Massachusetts Reports 145 Additional COVID Deaths Over 3 Days, 7,120 New Cases
As of Tuesday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts dropped to 11.40%.
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As of Tuesday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts dropped to 11.40%.
Parents hoped to grab the attention of state education officials who are holding their monthly meeting.
DJ Ferguson was set to receive a heart transplant, but because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 he is no longer eligible, according to hospital policy.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your coronavirus vaccine-related medical questions.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 24,512 new confirmed COVID cases on Monday, after no reports over the weekend.
About 100 firefighters stood outside Boston City Hall Monday in protest as Mayor Michelle Wu spoke about the decision to delay implementation of a vaccine mandate for city workers by another week.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced Sunday that city employees will have an additional week to show proof of COVID vaccination before they face potential disciplinary action.
Harvard professor Danielle Allen said she is running for governor in an attempt to bring a "people-powered approach" to Beacon Hill.
The city is offering a $500 bonus to workers at Salem businesses complying with the vaccine mandate.
While the forecast for the current surge is optimistic, the one for hospitals is not.
On Thursday night, the city's Board of Health defeated the proposal by a count of two to one.
As of Friday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts dropped to 13.70%.
Union nurses want Governor Charlie Baker to address employee burnout nearly two years into the pandemic.
Three new CDC studies from the CDC suggest a booster shot is the best protection against the Omicron variant.
New data released by the state shows nearly half of the patients in Massachusetts hospitals who tested positive for COVID were admitted for other reasons.
Districts, collaboratives, and special education schools reported 28,151 cases among students and 4,758 among staff between January 13 and January 19.
One viewer asks, "How do KF94 masks compare to KN95 masks? Is one better than the other?"
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 14,384 new confirmed COVID cases on Thursday.
Nearly every one of the National Guardsmen volunteering at Brockton Hospital is from the city.
From an office at UMass Amherst, the country's leading COVID-19 predictor is churning out some hopeful news.
Child care and early education programs in Massachusetts will soon be able to get rapid at-home COVID tests so kids can stay in day cares and preschools.
The masks will be available for pickup at pharmacies and community health centers across the country.
As of Wednesday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts dropped to 16.70%.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced a new COVID testing plan for schools. But some parents believe the plan will only place more of a burden on families.
Mike and Mikayla DeCelle are now both home in Salem after spending weeks in the hospital fighting COVID since November.
A Boston Police homicide investigation is affecting MBTA service on the Green Line at Boylston and Tremont streets.
A shooting in Brockton, Massachusetts is under investigation after a bullet pierced the outer wall of the Catholic Charities building and flew inside.
A fisherman who treaded water for hours several miles off the coast of Cape Cod was rescued after he was spotted by another fishing crew.
At Little Leaf Farms in Shirley, Massachusetts, lettuce is grown inside highly controlled greenhouses.
The Red Sox and Orioles will play a doubleheader on Wednesday after their Tuesday night came was postponed due to rain.
A Boston Police homicide investigation is affecting MBTA service on the Green Line at Boylston and Tremont streets.
A fisherman who treaded water for hours several miles off the coast of Cape Cod was rescued after he was spotted by another fishing crew.
At Little Leaf Farms in Shirley, Massachusetts, lettuce is grown inside highly controlled greenhouses.
Massachusetts voters will face a long list of ballot questions in November.
After two days, 12 total jurors have been selected out of a desired 18 for Lindsay Clancy's murder trial in Plymouth Superior Court.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
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.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
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.
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.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
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.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
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 Red Sox and Orioles will play a doubleheader on Wednesday after their Tuesday night came was postponed due to rain.
The Red Sox are approaching franchise history as they're on a 14-game winning streak, and their fans can't get enough of the action.
Caleb Durbin hit a tiebreaking homer over the Green Monster and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles Monday for their 14th straight win.
The Boston Red Sox have now won 13 games in a row after completing a 4-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.
A seal pup was spotted hanging ten on a boogie board off the cost of Maine this Fourth of July.
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.