Massachusetts COVID-19 Mask Order Remains In Place, Despite CDC Guidance
The mask order will remain in place in Massachusetts, despite new guidance from the CDC released on Thursday.
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The mask order will remain in place in Massachusetts, despite new guidance from the CDC released on Thursday.
Some local epidemiologists were surprised -- yet pleased -- with the CDC's announcement that fully vaccinated people are safe to drop their masks.
As of Thursday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 1.15%.
Clinics across the state started vaccinating children age 12 to 15 Thursday, a day after the CDC gave the green light for that age group to get the Pfizer vaccine.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now says in most settings, people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 do not have to wear masks indoors or outdoors.
Brockton High asked for a waiver of the Mass. Department of Elementary & Secondary Education's Back Into Class Order, but were denied.
The CDC is easing indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your coronavirus vaccine-related medical questions.
Shoppers at Shaw's and Star Market will no longer have to follow arrows when they go down certain aisles.
The Deerfield Fair will be back after a year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic.
A New Hampshire nurse who has been working during the COVID pandemic while completing her studies was surprised with her diploma.
Anyone age 12 or older can now get a COVID vaccine in Massachusetts.
Governor Charlie Baker said there are no statewide plans right now for a school vaccine mandate.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 626 new confirmed COVID cases and 13 additional deaths in the state on Wednesday.
The city's board of health unanimously voted to lift the rule Tuesday.
Gov. Charlie Baker remains popular, but Jon Keller says are there still reasons to hope for Democrats.
Employers in Massachusetts are about to have the opportunity to bring COVID vaccines directly to their workers.
Moderna expects FDA approval of its COVID vaccine for children 12-17 years old is just weeks away.
Needham will "absolutely require" students and staff at schools in town to be vaccinated once COVID vaccines are fully authorized by the FDA.
Acting Mayor Kim Janey said Boston is considering accelerating the city's COVID reopening timeline due to improving health metrics.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 472 new confirmed COVID cases and zero additional deaths in the state on Tuesday.
The state of Massachusetts has not formally rolled out use of the shot in this new age group.
Some surveys show fewer and fewer people want to return to the office full-time.
Massachusetts has now surpassed 3 million people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Gov. Charlie Baker was part of a bipartisan group of governors to meet with President Joe Biden Tuesday afternoon to talk about their COVID-19 vaccination programs.
