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.
The MBTA and Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey are announcing changes to make public transportation more affordable.
Curtis Mead left his first game with the Boston Red Sox after being hit on the left wrist by a pitch against the Athletics.
Ceddanne Rafaela hit his first major league grand slam and the Boston Red Sox beat the Athletics 4-2 Monday night.
A towering and wide tree that has stood in Belmont, Massachusetts for more than 150 years will remain standing longer than planned after a discovery right before its scheduled removal.
It may be months away, but Boston's theater community is buzzing for The Lyric Stage Company's production of "Les Misérables."
Patrick Clancy, the ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy, was the first witness to take the stand in her trial.
The MBTA and Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey are announcing changes to make public transportation more affordable.
The WBZ weather team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert for a period of stormy weather that will get started for some on Tuesday and the rest of the region on Wednesday.
A towering and wide tree that has stood in Belmont, Massachusetts for more than 150 years will remain standing longer than planned after a discovery right before its scheduled removal.
"Mass Lottery Online" debuted on Monday.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
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.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
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.
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.
Curtis Mead left his first game with the Boston Red Sox after being hit on the left wrist by a pitch against the Athletics.
Ceddanne Rafaela hit his first major league grand slam and the Boston Red Sox beat the Athletics 4-2 Monday night.
Michael Lombardi joined Bill Belichick in making the NFL-to-college move when North Carolina hired the former New England Patriots coach in 2024.
The Red Sox bounced back from snapping their 15-game winning streak by winning two out three over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays.
The Boston Red Sox acquired infielder Curtis Mead from the Washington Nationals for left-hander Connelly Early on Saturday night.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
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.