
Expert: Omicron Will Displace Delta Variant In The Coming Weeks
Omicron will become the dominant strain of the coronavirus in the U.S. in as little as 6 to 8 weeks, according to one expert.
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Omicron will become the dominant strain of the coronavirus in the U.S. in as little as 6 to 8 weeks, according to one expert.
The study is in line with others from the US and around the world showing Delta's increased tendency to cause largely minor infections among fully vaccinated people.
Because the Delta variant spreads so easily, some believe that percentage for COVID-19 herd immunity is now closer to 80%, perhaps even as high as 90%.
Concerts are returning to places such as Fenway Park as health officials warn of concerns surrounding the COVID Delta variant.
Some Massachusetts businesses are requiring customers to wear masks, or in some cases show their vaccination card.
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky confirmed Friday that the agency relied on data from the Provincetown COVID cluster to update its guidance for fully vaccinated people to start wearing masks again in some indoor settings.
New data from Pfizer claims a third dose of its' COVID-19 vaccine can "strongly" boost protection against the Delta variant, beyond the protection from the standard two doses.
Does the huge drop in the Dow Jones and other indices mark the end of a historic run that dates back to the pandemic's early days?
On Friday, a federal judge in Vermont asked both the defense and prosecution if Carman should take a mental health evaluation.
Nearly 20 officers were in a hallway for more than 45 minutes before agents used a master key to open a door and confront the gunman, authorities said.
Boston Calling headliner The Strokes will not be playing their scheduled set on Saturday due to a positive COVID case in the band.
Students in a Mattapan classroom are having difficult discussions following a Texas school shooting.
Narragansett, Rhode Island, and multiple Cape Cod towns are offering free seasonal beach passes to any Native American with proof of certain tribal affiliation.
The highest risk for rain is Saturday and the warmest day will be Memorial Day.
A 27-year-old Melrose man is accused of driving 121 mph on I-89 in New London.
Massachusetts General Hospital became the first in the country to use the monkeypox vaccine outside of clinical trials this week.
Waving in the wind outside Swampscott Town Hall is a breathtaking Memorial Day tribute.
On Friday, a federal judge in Vermont asked both the defense and prosecution if Carman should take a mental health evaluation.
Nearly 20 officers were in a hallway for more than 45 minutes before agents used a master key to open a door and confront the gunman, authorities said.
Boston Calling headliner The Strokes will not be playing their scheduled set on Saturday due to a positive COVID case in the band.
Students in a Mattapan classroom are having difficult discussions following a Texas school shooting.
Narragansett, Rhode Island, and multiple Cape Cod towns are offering free seasonal beach passes to any Native American with proof of certain tribal affiliation.
Massachusetts General Hospital became the first in the country to use the monkeypox vaccine outside of clinical trials this week.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 8.34%.
One day, doctors may be able to treat cataracts with a drug instead of surgery.
Scoring well on seven health metrics could reduce your risk of dementia, and physical activity is one of them.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 8.33%.
Parents were not notified of a recent security breach at Masconomet Regional High School in Boxford until days later.
Kids in crisis often end up waiting for days or weeks in emergency rooms. It's a practice called "boarding."
Chelsea residents gathered Wednesday evening to get answers about the state's dumping of a pile of rubble filled with asbestos.
Crews in Chelsea have begun removing a pile of debris that is contaminated with asbestos on Friday.
Zelle is now a favorite for thieves because once the money is transferred out, it's nearly impossible to get back.
Rayla Campbell, the presumptive GOP nominee for Secretary of State in Mass., is making news for some shocking comments.
In the wake of Tuesday's horrific mass murder in Texas, the calls for Congress to do something are everywhere.
The "Faces of COVID" Twitter account remembers lives lost during the pandemic.
As women's soccer players negotiate equal pay, the question remains: What about the rest of America's women?
While the hearing did reveal some detail, a lot still remains a mystery.
Memorial Day will be a busy weekend for many Massachusetts businesses, with more to come as summer arrives.
This is welcome news for shoppers getting squeezed by inflation.
A well-known chain restaurant near Faneuil Hall is pulling out of Boston for now.
Wayfair is opening a new physical store on the North Shore this week.
Roxbury based and minority-owned City Fresh Foods is taking on the responsibility of providing meals to almost 50,000 Boston Public School students starting on July 1.
Mill River Winery is creating its own unique blends while celebrating the beauty of its surroundings.
From tea served in traditional antique China, to an elegant tower of crustless finger sandwiches.
We're in the Test Kitchen with chefs from Strega Italiano.
In our Mixology series, a lesson on how to make a fun and easy summer cocktail.
WaterFire has been a Providence tradition for over 25 years.
The Celtics let a golden opportunity slip away Friday night, but remain a confident bunch heading into Sunday's Game 7 in Miami.
The Celtics-Heat Eastern Conference Finals will come down to a Game 7 in Miami on Sunday night.
Anthony Santander hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning and also had a two-run homer, helping the Baltimore Orioles overcome a pair of six-run deficits to beat the Boston Red Sox 12-8 Friday night.
The Celtics will once again have their full lineup as they look to clinch a spot in the NBA Finals on Friday night.
San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler said Friday he will refuse to take the field for the national anthem in a protest over the nation's political direction following this week's school shooting in Texas.
A Maine K9 has been hard at work over the past few days.
The Peterboro Basket Company has been in business since 1854.
A fishing crew spotted a majestic sight in the waters off Massachusetts this week – an orca whale.
An elderly man in Vermont had a wild encounter with a bobcat when the animal broke into his home and attacked him.
Sunday night brought the first total eclipse to the northeast in over three years.