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.
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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.
A large group of teens took over a McDonald's in Lynn, Massachusetts, and some are seen on social media videos assaulting an employee.
With new businesses and places to live popping up, some believe downtown Boston is one of the most desirable neighborhoods to live, work and play in the city.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyers asked a judge to question the holdout juror about his alleged use of a cellphone during deliberations and his answers on a questionnaire.
A new production of "Eleanor" at Central Square Theater is providing an intimate look at the longest serving First Lady in American history.
More flight delays are expected at Logan Airport in Boston Tuesday, a day after ground stops at airports in the New York City area led to major delays.
A large group of teens took over a McDonald's in Lynn and some were seen assaulting an employee.
There are new businesses and places to live in downtown Boston.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyers asked a judge to question the holdout juror about his alleged use of a cellphone during deliberations and his answers on a questionnaire.
More flight delays are expected at Logan Airport in Boston Tuesday, a day after ground stops at airports in the New York City area led to major delays.
A social media account impersonating a small business in Quincy has been removed. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.
Last year, insurance companies in Massachusetts said they would stop covering GLP-1s when used specifically for weight loss.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
A former FAA special agent says the 9/11 attacks never should have happened because the government was aware of the vulnerabilities.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
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.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
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.
The New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
The Red Sox were 32-46 and 15 1/2 games back in the AL East race on June 24. They have since gone 52-25 and will be in the playoffs.
Despite the loss, the Boston Red Sox secured a playoff berth when the Houston Astros lost to the Atlanta Braves.
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
Kickoff between the Patriots and Steelers today is set for 1 p.m. at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Here's how to watch.
A two-headed turtle on Cape Cod has veterinarians seeing double.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.