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"Up front, there was a 20% increase in adoption right at the beginning of the pandemic in the first few weeks."
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"Up front, there was a 20% increase in adoption right at the beginning of the pandemic in the first few weeks."
"Some infrastructure exists. And a lot is being built," said Dr. Paul Biddinger of Massachusetts General Hospital and the COVID Advisory Board.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your coronavirus-related medical questions.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 5,278 new confirmed COVID cases and 86 more deaths in the state on Wednesday.
Massachusetts is expanding its coronavirus vaccination program next week.
The federal government is encouraging states to start vaccinating everyone 65 and older.
The vaccine distribution system in Florida has been overwhelmed, with a limited supply but a huge demand from senior citizens.
The owner of Deb's Barber Shop in Pembroke said she got a call that she was possibly exposed to COVID-19.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 4,906 new confirmed COVID cases and 67 more deaths in the state on Tuesday.
The North Quincy and Quincy High School Hockey programs began just two weeks ago and they are already skating on thin ice.
Gillette Stadium will serve as the first mass vaccination site in Massachusetts, starting on Thursday, Gov. Charlie Baker announced on Tuesday.
Moderna's chief medical officer said they will have to test people to see if adding a boost of a third dose might extend protection.
Moderna says the technology it used to develop a COVID-19 vaccine will now be used to develop three new vaccines, including shots for the seasonal flu and HIV.
Mike Shaw's staff at Loco Taqueria and Fatbaby say the outpouring of support has been overwhelming.
First responders are rolling up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines across Massachusetts.
Dentists are after harbormasters during Phase 1 of the state's COVID vaccine distribution list.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your coronavirus-related medical questions.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 4,239 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 54 more deaths in the state on Monday.
The Quincy high school boys hockey teams will go "into hiatus" and players are being asked to quarantine after the superintendent said pictures from the teams' game showed them not following COVID protocol.
Mary Dentler, a 107-year-old New Hampshire woman, said vaccination distribution at her assisted living center went like "clockwork."
Boston Public Schools plan to bring students back to the classroom in a hybrid learning model, starting March 1.
More than 150 medical students took part in the training over the weekend.
As of Sunday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 7.21%.
A limited number of jury trials will resume across Massachusetts on Monday.
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise, ICUs in hospitals across the state are feeling the burden.
When trains started moving into Taunton, Massachusetts on the new South Coast Rail last March, neighbors say it brought loud noises and horrible smells.
For the first time in the organization's history, the Professional Bull Riders tour, often seen as PBR, will make a stop in Boston.
A 20-year-old Mattapan man has been charged with murder in connection with a shooting that left one dead and two injured in October.
A golden retriever has a second chance at life after falling through an icy pond in Westerly, Rhode Island, on Tuesday.
Stefon Diggs, the New England Patriots' wide receiver, spoke to the media for the first time since it was revealed he is facing criminal charges.
Stefon Diggs, the New England Patriots' wide receiver, spoke to the media for the first time since it was revealed he is facing criminal charges.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
A golden retriever has a second chance at life after falling through an icy pond in Westerly, Rhode Island, on Tuesday.
When trains started moving into Taunton, Massachusetts on the new South Coast Rail last March, neighbors say it brought loud noises and horrible smells.
A 20-year-old Mattapan man has been charged with murder in connection with a shooting that left one dead and two injured in October.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
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.
TJ Maxx has closed its Newbury Street store in Boston less than a decade after it first opened.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire is opening unusually early this year.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
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.
The Kings (8-26) have lost four of five and nine of 11.
David Pastrnak had two goals and an assist as the Boston Bruins closed out the calendar year with a much-needed 6-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night.
The Kraft Group, owners of the New England Revolution, announced Wednesday that they have reached an agreement to move forward with plans to build a soccer stadium for the franchise in Everett.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said Wednesday afternoon that the team intends to let the legal process play out for star players Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore as they face criminal charges.
Christian Barmore, a star defensive tackle with the New England Patriots, is facing a misdemeanor charge of domestic assault.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.