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.
