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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.
A massive storm system is expected to bring heavy snow to New England this weekend.
The Boston Celtics outlasted the lottery-bound Brooklyn Nets 130-126 in double overtime on Friday night.
School districts across Massachusetts and New Hampshire will be closed on Monday, January 26 because of the weekend snow storm.
Several churches in Massachusetts and New Hampshire have closed and cancelled services Sunday because of the weekend snow storm.
A pair of New England Patriots superfans have been making waves at games over their matching attire and self-made threads.
How much snow will Boston get from a monster winter storm this weekend? Here's the latest weather forecast.
When does the snow start in Boston this weekend? The weather forecast shows the latest storm timeline.
Weather maps show what you can expect for dangerous cold and heavy snow in the forecast for Boston this weekend.
Much like the Patriots in the playoffs, Boston has been on "snow hiatus" for the last several years.
Several churches in Massachusetts and New Hampshire have closed and cancelled services Sunday because of the weekend snow storm.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
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.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
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.
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.
Time Out Market Boston, a food hall that opened in the Fenway neighborhood in 2019, won't be closing after all.
The 2026 semifinalists for the James Beard Award are out, and several Massachusetts restaurants, bars and chefs made the list.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
Three Uno Pizzeria & Grill locations in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island have closed for good.
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 Boston Celtics outlasted the lottery-bound Brooklyn Nets 130-126 in double overtime on Friday night.
David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins held off the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 on Thursday night.
The Patriots offense could potentially get a boost during the AFC Championship Game against the Denver Broncos.
Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was asked if he had any response to Broncos coach Sean Payton saying Denver fans would have two weeks to rest up before the Super Bowl.
Five New England Patriots have been named finalists for awards during the NFL Honors ceremony next month.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
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.