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U.S. health advisers said Thursday that some Americans who received Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine should get a half-dose booster to bolster protection against the virus.
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U.S. health advisers said Thursday that some Americans who received Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine should get a half-dose booster to bolster protection against the virus.
Massachusetts is one of the safest states during the COVID pandemic, a new study found.
The study also said if you got the Johnson & Johnson shot, a different booster may actually be better.
The state has announced two more COVID-19 booster locations - one in Springfield and one in Lowell.
Last week, the Biden administration announced a $1 billion investment towards buying the tests to put on the market.
Hopkinton High School is the first school in Massachusetts to get approval from the state to drop the mask mandate for anyone who's vaccinated.
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered the National Guard to help with possible staff shortages in the state's prison system and COVID testing at schools.
A Worcester high school football team is dealing with a coronavirus outbreak.
Dr. Mallika Marshall said people have many different reasons why they are not vaccinated against coronavirus.
The test is being given under state guidance, but Hingham parents have been told it's voluntary and they can opt-out.
Teachers, administrators, and school staff can get a free breakfast at McDonald's next week.
Some schools say they are seeing more behavior issues in classrooms this year and the pandemic may be to blame.
There were 2,248 coronavirus cases among students and staff in Massachusetts schools in the last week.
As of Thursday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 1.84%.
An independent expert panel will publicly debate the evidence on Oct. 26.
Is it common to experience swelling after getting the Pfizer COVID vaccine booster shot?
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 1,492 new confirmed COVID cases and 27 additional deaths in the state on Wednesday.
The Cambridge School Committee voted six to one Tuesday night in favor of a vaccine mandate for students that will go into effect November 22.
As of Tuesday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 1.79%.
Johnson & Johnson filed a request with the FDA Tuesday to authorize boosters for people who previously received the company's one-shot vaccine.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your coronavirus vaccine-related medical questions.
Marlboro Hospital has increased its free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing to meet a growing demand.
As of Monday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 1.69%.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday that it will be safe for families to spend Christmas together this year.
More than 90 health care facilities have requested a 30-day extension to meet Gov. Dan McKee's requirement to get all workers vaccinated against COVID-19.
Darren Raddysh broke a tie with 5:31 left and Tampa Bay beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Saturday night, hours after the Lightning secured a playoff spot.
Ramón Laureano had a bloop RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning off closer Aroldis Chapman and the San Diego Padres outlasted the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Saturday at frigid Fenway Park.
A search is underway for a gunman who allegedly shot a police officer in Raymond, New Hampshire on Saturday.
A man armed with a sword stabbed a Boston Police officer near Northeastern University in Boston on Saturday, according to police.
Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum added 23, and the hot-shooting Boston Celtics capitalized on another fast start in a 133-101 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
A search is underway for a gunman who allegedly shot a police officer in Raymond, New Hampshire on Saturday.
A man armed with a sword stabbed a Boston Police officer near Northeastern University in Boston on Saturday.
A potentially rabid fox attacked a woman in Worcester, Massachusetts Friday in an incident that was captured on video.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
The union says audio of conversations are being recorded in the hallways of Lawrence City Hall without authorization or consent.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
A woman went to visit her mother's grave at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury and was surprised to see the headstone was moved.
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."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Easter is Sunday. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
A Framingham, Massachusetts bakery that was well known for its pizza trays has closed for good.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Darren Raddysh broke a tie with 5:31 left and Tampa Bay beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Saturday night, hours after the Lightning secured a playoff spot.
Ramón Laureano had a bloop RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning off closer Aroldis Chapman and the San Diego Padres outlasted the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Saturday at frigid Fenway Park.
Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum added 23, and the hot-shooting Boston Celtics capitalized on another fast start in a 133-101 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
Marcelo Mayer and Willson Contreras both hit home runs and the Red Sox snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 win in their home opener over the Padres on Friday.
Boston, which had won four straight, got a goal from Fraser Minten. Jeremy Swayman made 22 saves in the loss.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.
Researchers spotted the season's first North Atlantic right whale mothers and calves in Cape Cod Bay.
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, have been spotted not far off the coast of Massachusetts.