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Houston-based Boxer Property launched its fully digital leasing experience last week, offering businesses the ability to take live video tours, and by week's end, Boxer signed its first lease from the video tour.

United Medico will be expanding the office space over the next few years to accommodate the company's headquarters.

Gov. Baker has also directed the Department of Public Health to issue a stay at home advisory outlining self-isolation and social distancing protocols. Residents are advised to stay home and avoid unnecessary travel and other unnecessary activities during the two-week time period.

By placing these appropriations in reserve on March 20, the release of those appropriations will now require the Budget Director's approval before the appropriated amount may be expended.

Ian Formigle of CrowdStreet says we are in a recession but there is data to suggest it will be more V-shaped than U-shaped or L-shaped, and right now, he is betting on a V-shaped recession.

Consistent with the governor's order last week, the city clarified that the following as life-sustaining businesses or services: laundromats, veterinary hospitals, pet stores, retail banks (allowing drive-through or limited lobby access), stores that primarily repair cell phones, and bicycle or motorcycle repair shops.

"I fully recognize that in some cases I am choosing between saving people's lives and saving their livelihoods. But ultimately, you can't have a livelihood without a life. This will not last forever, but it's what we must do to support the people on the front lines of this fight, and the people most vulnerable to its consequences," Gov. Pritzker added.

Additionally, the order mandates that all businesses or non-profits, wherever practicable, must accommodate their workforce for telework or work-from-home arrangements.