Massachusetts Reports 1,632 New COVID Cases, 7-Day Positivity Rate Drops Below 2%
As of Monday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts has dropped to 1.89%.
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As of Monday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts has dropped to 1.89%.
For the first time in months, students in most school districts did not need to wear a mask when they returned to the classroom Monday following school vacation week.
U.S. officials say most Americans live in places where healthy people can safely take a break from wearing masks.
As of Friday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts has dropped to 2.13%.
According to the DPH, the data reported on Thursday included numbers that were not reported on Wednesday.
Protests are shaping up to be a pale imitation of Canada's, perhaps because it coincides with widespread relaxation of COVID-19 rules.
The CDC says delaying the second dose by a few weeks may also improve the effectiveness of the vaccine.
As of Monday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts has dropped to 2.44%.
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has lifted the proof of vaccine requirement for indoor businesses effective immediately.
There are 719 people currently in the hospital with COVID, which is down from 776 on Thursday.
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Mayor Michelle Wu said Boston is close to being able to drop its vaccine passport policy.
Districts, collaboratives, and special education schools reported 3,251 cases among students and 670 among staff between February 10 and February 16.
As of Thursday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts has dropped to 2.76%.
A new study finds people who have had COVID-19 can develop heart issues up to a year after the initial infection.
As of Wednesday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is down to 2.9%.
Police and firefighters unions in Boston on Wednesday celebrated an appeals court ruling that allows them to avoid being fired for not getting a COVID vaccine - at least for now.
A judge has blocked Boston Mayor Michelle Wu from imposing a COVID-19 vaccination mandate on certain classes of firefighters and police officers.
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As of Tuesday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 3.09%.
Provincetown is the latest Massachusetts community to drop its indoor face mask mandate and proof of vaccination requirement for certain indoor spaces.
An updated advisory no longer recommends that everyone wear a face mask, regardless of vaccination status.
A disruptive storm rolled through Greater Boston Tuesday night, leaving damage and thousands in the dark.
LymeAlert is an at-home test for anyone who finds a tick on themselves or a pet, that can detect Lyme disease within 15 minutes.
The MBTA wants to close part of Summer Street in front of South Station on the days of five World Cup matches in June and July.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 on Tuesday night.
The boy was found submerged in about 10-12 feet of water in Field Pond.
A disruptive storm rolled through Greater Boston Tuesday night, leaving damage and thousands in the dark.
The boy was found submerged in about 10-12 feet of water in Field Pond.
Boston set a new high temperature record on Tuesday, and Wednesday will be another scorcher.
The MBTA wants to close part of Summer Street in front of South Station on the days of five World Cup matches in June and July.
A group of good Samaritans, including an off-duty firefighter, rushed into action when an electric vehicle rolled over on I-495 in Plainville, Massachusetts.
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.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 on Tuesday night.
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.
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.