Coronavirus Latest: Mass. Reports 1,139 New Cases, 22 Additional Deaths

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 1,139 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 22 additional deaths in the state on Sunday.

• Nov 1, 2020

Data Show Prevalence Of In-Home Transmission Among Massachusetts Coronavirus Clusters

The overwhelming majority of COVID-19 cases that state public health officials linked to cluster outbreaks occurred at home.

• Oct 30, 2020

MIT Working On App That Could Detect Coronavirus Based On Cough Sound; 'Pandemics Could Be A Thing Of The Past'

Could your phone one day tell you if you're likely to have COVID-19 based on the sound of your cough? That's what scientists at MIT envision.

• Oct 30, 2020

121 Communities Now At High Risk For Coronavirus In Massachusetts

More than a third of Massachusetts, a total of 121 communities, are now considered high risk for coronavirus infections.

• Oct 29, 2020

Boston Suicide Prevention Hotline Experiences 'Increase In Demand' Due To Pandemic, Election

With the pandemic threatening lives, the contentious presidential election days away and a sharp turn in temperatures, experts are concerned about people's mental health.

• Oct 29, 2020

'We're Ready': Cambridge's Moderna Nearing Finish Line For COVID-19 Vaccine

Moderna says it is getting close to completing its vaccine after a trial that inclided 30,000 people.

• Oct 29, 2020

Massachusetts Reports 1,243 New Coronavirus Cases, 27 Additional Deaths

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said the total number of confirmed cases in the state is now 151,741 while the total number of deaths is 9,727.

• Oct 29, 2020

'Critical Time In This Pandemic': Walsh Says Every Boston Resident Should Be Tested

Mayor Marty Walsh said Tuesday the city is launching a new program called "Get The Test Boston."

• Oct 29, 2020

Dr. Fauci: First COVID Vaccines Will Aim To Reduce Symptoms, Not Infections

Dr. Fauci said earlier this week that the first COVID-19 vaccines will aim to reduce symptoms but not necessarily prevent infection.

• Oct 29, 2020

Noisy Communities May Increase Risk Of Dementia Later In Life, Study Says

A study by University of Michigan researchers says that living in noisy communities could increase a person's risk of developing dementia.

• Oct 29, 2020

Tufts University Providing Coronavirus Testing For Medford And Somerville Public Schools

Tufts University is partnering with Medford and Somerville public schools to test students as they return to class.

• Oct 29, 2020

MGH Study: Some Coronavirus Long Haulers Have Skin Problems, 'COVID Toes' Months After Infection

Researchers said the data emphasizes the long-term effects the virus can have on the body.

• Oct 29, 2020

Massachusetts Contact Tracing Program Hiring As Coronavirus Cases Rise

With COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts rising, the group running the state's contract tracing program is hiring new workers.

• Oct 28, 2020

NH Soccer Teams Forfeit Tournament Games When Oppenents Decline To Wear Masks

Newmarket, NH soccer teams had to forfeit because the district has a mandate to wear masks during games and their opponents would not agree to it.

• Oct 28, 2020

COVID Antibody Levels Dropping In Coronavirus Patients, Study Says

There is some concerning news when it comes to immunity and the novel coronavirus.

• Oct 28, 2020

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