Covid-19 Death Rate Has Fallen, But Experts Caution Virus Is Not Milder
The Centers for Disease Control says the death rate from COVID-19 has dropped to roughly .65 percent from 2 or 3 percent earlier in the pandemic.
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The Centers for Disease Control says the death rate from COVID-19 has dropped to roughly .65 percent from 2 or 3 percent earlier in the pandemic.
Governor Charlie Baker stopped short of giving any official guidance on Thanksgiving gatherings, but he said he is concerned about the upcoming holiday season.
The total number of confirmed cases in the state is now 137,565 while the total number of deaths is 9,413.
Johnson & Johnson developed the vaccine with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.
Tufts University will provide free coronavirus testing to the surrounding community starting Tuesday.
The town currently has 16 active cases of COVID-19 in residents, but is in the "red zone" because of an outbreak at Merrimack College.
The coronavirus pandemic has made the game more challenging to play mentally for the athletes, coaches and the entire organization.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your coronavirus-related medical questions.
The Fruit Basket Marketplace on Granite Street is closed after a worker there tested positive.
The total number of confirmed cases in the state is now 136,933 while the total number of deaths is 9,401.
Families need to be as vigilant against coronavirus inside the home as they are out in public this Thanksgiving, Dr. Deborah Birx said.
Activists, community leaders, and residents took to the streets of Boston and Somerville on Sunday, calling for an extension of the Massachusetts Eviction Moratorium.
Health officials reported 570 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 16 additional deaths in Massachusetts on Sunday.
Could Cam Newton return for the Patriots now that the team has an unscheduled bye week?
After six new positive coronavirus cases over the last five days, Daniel Webster Elementary School in Marshfield will shift from hybrid learning to full remote learning for at least two weeks.
Health officials said the total number of confirmed cases in the state is now 135,598 while the total number of deaths is 9,372.
The University of Rhode Island issued a two-week shelter-in-place order Friday for fraternity and sorority members, citing a high number of coronavirus cases in the school's Greek system.
A referee who was on the ice for eight games over two days could've exposed hundreds of youth hockey players to the coronavirus in Maine and New Hampshire, officials said Thursday.
The positive test rate in Revere is just under four percent, still one of the highest in the state.
The pandemic has completely crippled the performing arts and theatres across the country including the Boch Center.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your coronavirus-related medical questions.
The Coronavirus Task Force coordinator said now is the time to act in the northeast and change personal behavior.
Health officials said the total number of confirmed cases in the state is now 135,011 while the total number of deaths is 9,362.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said schools are safe enough to keep high needs students in the classroom.
The decision affects six public schools and two parochial schools in Worcester.
American flags were vandalized on the Lance Corporal William Joseph Donovan Jr. Memorial Bridge over Route 6.
The documentary "Living The Dream" honors Yarmouth, Massachusetts Marine Cpl. Nick Xiarhos, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2009.
Jayson Tatum is breaking his silence about the blockbuster trade that sent Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics to the 76ers.
There was a transformer fire on the Seabrook, New Hampshire nuclear power plant property. The nuclear facility was not impacted.
Sightings of a black bear have prompted warnings from police in Avon and Randolph, Massachusetts.
Boston made it back-to-back days hitting 100 degrees. Thunderstorms could be on the horizon for July 4th, threatening fireworks displays across Massachusetts.
Due to extreme heat, the public will not be able to access the Esplanade for Boston's July 4th fireworks celebration until 4 p.m. Saturday.
American flags were vandalized on the Lance Corporal William Joseph Donovan Jr. Memorial Bridge over Route 6.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made a $1 million donation to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank ahead of their wedding at Madison Square Garden.
There was a transformer fire on the Seabrook, New Hampshire nuclear power plant property. The nuclear facility was not impacted.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
Boston Dynamics is expanding with a new robotics and AI center in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
Jayson Tatum is breaking his silence about the blockbuster trade that sent Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics to the 76ers.
Jaylen Brown said he felt disrespected by the Celtics as he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers after a decade in Boston.
Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli and Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras were each issued a seven-game suspension by Major League Baseball on Thursday.
Jaylen Brown, who was traded by the Boston Celtics to the 76ers, is comforting a young 6-year-old fan who was heartbroken by the news.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.