Nearly 50% Of Massachusetts Is Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
The number of people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Massachusetts is approaching 50%, state officials said.
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The number of people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Massachusetts is approaching 50%, state officials said.
As of Sunday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 0.93%.
Andy Slavitt, the White House Senior Advisor for COVID Response, tweeted Saturday that Rhode Island has now joined the five other New England states.
As of Saturday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 0.99%.
Prom almost didn't happen this year, but along came the COVID-19 vaccine.
A COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Chelsea featured balloon animals, slushies and cotton candy.
Kate Bossi, who has several grandchildren in the regional district, was arrested and charged with disorderly contact.
As of Friday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 1.05%.
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The COVID-19 vaccine preregistration system in Massachusetts will shut down at the end of the month, the Baker administration said Friday.
There were 407 coronavirus cases among students and staff in Massachusetts schools in the last week.
Boston Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius has been in charge of the education and safety of 52,000 students during the pandemic.
Cape Cod officials say while the state's mandate ends on May 29, many restaurants and shops will continue to ask customers to cover their faces indoors.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your coronavirus vaccine-related medical questions.
Lawrence and New Bedford are the only Massachusetts cities considered high-risk for COVID-19, according to Massachusetts health officials.
There are an estimated 11,507 active cases in Massachusetts.
The brewing company will host pop-up vaccine clinics each Tuesday, starting on May 25, and will offer a free beer to anyone getting a COVID vaccine shot.
The town has a rule in place requiring face coverings in public buildings.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 425 new confirmed COVID cases and 14 additional deaths in the state on Wednesday.
A fun and crowd-filled Summer is expected in Boston following news of the state and city reopening on May 29.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your coronavirus vaccine-related medical questions.
There is one challenge looming over Cape Cod business owners right now - finding workers.
Three women say their new friendship has been one of if not the most powerful factors in their emotional recovery.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 359 new confirmed COVID cases and 6 additional deaths in the state on Tuesday.
Somerville will follow the reopening schedule created by the state.
An air quality alert was issued today for Boston and parts of Massachusetts.
Gas prices continue to climb in Massachusetts before travelers hit the road for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
A Plymouth, Massachusetts mom is looking for an affordable wheelchair van so she can keep taking her son on adventures.
Investigators say the suspect visited the store several days before the break-in.
Willson Contreras hit his team-leading 10th homer and Sonny Gray outdueled Seth Lugo as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Monday night.
After a glorious weekend in Boston, the weather forecast calls for possible record-setting heat to hit the city
An air quality alert was issued today for Boston and parts of Massachusetts.
Gas prices continue to climb in Massachusetts before travelers hit the road for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
A viral video taken at a Southbridge, Massachusetts McDonald's is leading to criminal charges.
A group of Good Samaritans, including an off-duty firefighter, rushed into action when a car rolled over on Interstate 495 in Massachusetts Sunday afternoon.
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 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.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
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.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
From private cruises to quintessential clambakes, Essex River Cruises offers a front-row seat to the beauty of the Great Marsh.
Argia Mystic Cruises in Mystic, Connecticut is one of the last commercial sailing ships in the region, offering a rare chance to explore the area by sea.
A 2026 James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef, and 3-time Chopped champion, Evan Hennessey uses locally farmed and foraged foots to create artistically inspired dishes.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
Willson Contreras hit his team-leading 10th homer and Sonny Gray outdueled Seth Lugo as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Monday night.
The first-place Braves took two of three from Boston for their 13th win in 15 series this season.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
After days of leaks and rumors, the NFL finally released the full schedule for the New England Patriots.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.