Boston Mayor Marty Walsh on Sunday declared a public health emergency over the coronavirus outbreak and announced sweeping changes for bars and restaurants in the city in an effort to protect residents.

The emergency declaration will help the city marshal resources, Walsh said Sunday at a news conference at City Hall. The regulations for the city’s eateries come after a slew of South Boston restaurants and bars agreed to close Sunday after people had been seen packing them Saturday.

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