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.
Frugal Fannie's co-owner Kathleen "Fannie" Doxer said closing the bargain women's clothing store is "so sad."
Ticket refunds for the Ed Sheeran concerts at Gillette Stadium are available after the Massachusetts attorney general sent a letter to Ticketmaster.
The MBTA is set to start fining drivers who are caught on camera blocking bus lanes and bus stops in the Boston area.
Police in Lynn, Massachusetts, arrested four teenagers who were allegedly part of a large group that took over a McDonald's.
With a potential nor'easter heading for Massachusetts, Plymouth town officials are encouraging residents to pull their boats out of the water.
The WBZ Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert for a nor'easter in Massachusetts this weekend.
Ticket refunds for the Ed Sheeran concerts at Gillette Stadium are available after the Massachusetts attorney general sent a letter to Ticketmaster.
Frugal Fannie's co-owner Kathleen "Fannie" Doxer said closing the bargain women's clothing store is "so sad."
The MBTA is set to start fining drivers who are caught on camera blocking bus lanes and bus stops in the Boston area.
Police in Lynn, Massachusetts, arrested four teenagers who were allegedly part of a large group that took over a McDonald's.
Last year, insurance companies in Massachusetts said they would stop covering GLP-1s when used specifically for weight loss.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Conor Healy's powered wheelchair is his lifeline. When it broke, his family tried for months to get it fixed. So they reached out to Call for Action for help.
A former FAA special agent says the 9/11 attacks never should have happened because the government was aware of the vulnerabilities.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
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.
Frugal Fannie's co-owner Kathleen "Fannie" Doxer said closing the bargain women's clothing store is "so sad."
Frugal Fannie's, a warehouse clothing store known for its bargains, is closing its Westwood, Massachusetts, location after 43 years.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
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 Boston Red Sox edged Cleveland 1-0 on Wednesday night to snap the Guardians' six-game winning streak.
The Cleveland Guardians maintained their slim first-place lead in the AL Central with a 3-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
The Boston Red Sox officially named Chad Tracy as the 49th manager in franchise history and picked up two more options on Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow's contract.
The New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
The Red Sox were 32-46 and 15 1/2 games back in the AL East race on June 24. They have since gone 52-25 and will be in the playoffs.
A two-headed turtle on Cape Cod has veterinarians seeing double.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.