President-Elect Biden's Coronavirus Task Force Has Several Boston Ties
President-elect Joe Biden has named his coronavirus advisory board for his transition team and several have ties to Boston.
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President-elect Joe Biden has named his coronavirus advisory board for his transition team and several have ties to Boston.
Dr. Mallika Marshall warned this is preliminary data and the effectiveness could change as the trial continues.
Pfizer says an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19.
In Saugus, many parents waited outside the rink to reduce the risk of the spread of COVD-19.
Civil cases are going to take a backseat in Maine's courts as the state presses to clear a backlog of 8,800 felony criminal cases.
There are an estimated 22,023 active cases.
Mayor Marty Walsh said he does not believe crowds gathering to celebrate Joe Biden's presidential election will increase the risk of coronavirus in Boston.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said the total number of confirmed cases in the state is now 164,936 while the total number of deaths is 9,903.
Beginning Saturday, Massachusetts will require people traveling from California to fill out a travel form and then quarantine upon arrival.
New coronavirus restrictions in Massachusetts went into effect Friday.
Teresa Ashby's husband Clint Nixon is in the hospital with COVID-19. She says he contracted the virus after attending Crossroads Community Church in Fitchburg last month.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said the total number of confirmed cases in the state is now 162,736 while the total number of deaths is 9,880.
Hockey rinks are set to reopen Saturday in Massachusetts after being closed for two weeks due to a rise in coronavirus cases.
Governor Charlie Baker said data shows coronavirus transmission in classrooms is low.
Massachusetts released new guidance Friday for high school winter sports. Some will get to play games, but athletes will have to wear masks at all times.
The MBTA will be enforcing the state's new mask restrictions on all buses and trains starting Friday.
There have been more than 250 coronavirus cases among students and staff in Massachusetts schools in the last week.
A group of local restaurateurs sent a letter to Governor Baker Thursday asking him to reconsider the new restrictions.
Millions of Americans are expected to have much smaller gatherings this Thanksgiving as the coronavirus pandemic shows no signs of slowing down.
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu said Thursday he's not considering further restrictions or safety measures in response to the rising number of coronavirus cases, but will take targeted action if necessary.
Earlier this week Governor Charlie Baker announced new restrictions that will impact gatherings of people.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said the total number of confirmed cases in the state is now 160,698 while the total number of deaths is 9,859.
Approximately 4.5 million phones in Massachusetts will receive an alert from the COVID-19 Command Center Thursday at 5 p.m.
The announcement comes at a time when Boston and the rest of Massachusetts prepare to enact more coronavirus restrictions on businesses.
New coronavirus restrictions in Massachusetts are set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday.
Jayson Tatum is breaking his silence about the blockbuster trade that sent Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics to the 76ers.
There was a transformer fire on the Seabrook, New Hampshire nuclear power plant property. The nuclear facility was not impacted.
Sightings of a black bear have prompted warnings from police in Avon and Randolph, Massachusetts.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made a $1 million donation to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank ahead of their wedding at Madison Square Garden.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
Boston hit 100 degrees for a second day in a row on Friday.
Due to extreme heat, the public will not be able to access the Esplanade for Boston's July 4th fireworks celebration until 4 p.m. Saturday.
There was a transformer fire on the Seabrook, New Hampshire nuclear power plant property. The nuclear facility was not impacted.
Sightings of a black bear have prompted warnings from police in Avon and Randolph, Massachusetts.
Dozens of beaches in Massachusetts are closed during what could be the most extreme heat wave in years for the Boston area.
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 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.
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.
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."
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.
Boston Dynamics is expanding with a new robotics and AI center in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
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.
Jayson Tatum is breaking his silence about the blockbuster trade that sent Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics to the 76ers.
Jaylen Brown said he felt disrespected by the Celtics as he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers after a decade in Boston.
Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli and Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras were each issued a seven-game suspension by Major League Baseball on Thursday.
Jaylen Brown, who was traded by the Boston Celtics to the 76ers, is comforting a young 6-year-old fan who was heartbroken by the news.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
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.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.