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.
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?
Police in Oxford, Massachusetts are alerting residents about a hungry black bear that's been sighted in town.
Without Jrue Holiday making an impact everyone on the floor, the Celtics never would have had a chance to pull off their improbable Game 1 comeback against the Pacers.
The Biden administration says it has now wiped away $167 billion of student loans for 4.75 million people, or 1 in every 10 borrowers.
Kristaps Porzingis was expected to be back in the Celtics lineup sometime in the Eastern Conference Finals. But now we have a potential date for the big man's return.
The Karen Read murder trial resumes on Wednesday, with key witness Jennifer McCabe back on the stand for a second day of cross-examination.
Key witness Jennifer McCabe is back on the stand for a second day of cross-examination Wednesday.
There's a new ranking of the "Best Places To Live" - and New England cities are nowhere near the top.
You didn't expect the Eastern Conference Finals to be a cakewalk for the Boston Celtics, did you?
Kristaps Porzingis was expected to be back in the Celtics lineup sometime in the Eastern Conference Finals. But now we have a potential date for the big man's return.
The STEM Aviation program at the Jeremiah E. Burke High School in Boston helps students explore career options.
Massachusetts researchers say it's equally beneficial to measure exercise by how long you exercise and how many steps you take.
Men are at higher risk of Type 2 diabetes, and a new study says it may boil down to hormonal differences.
Parents may need to "perk up" when it comes to monitoring their teens' caffeine intake.
Teenagers are experiencing higher rates of depression than ever before, but a simple smartphone app could help treat a common symptom.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question on the benefits of kombucha.
Records show Massachusetts police departments typically and legally sell back or trade in their guns to dealers when they're no longer used by officers.
A woman told WBZ-TV's I-Team she believes she was raped by a killer just weeks before two bodies were found in Brockton in 2014.
The I-Team uncovered a posting on a Massachusetts State Police Instagram account that used a song with racial slurs and talked about guns.
Massachusetts is paying millions to vendors in the migrant crisis with little oversight on how taxpayer money is being spent
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
Independents are the ones who make the difference at the polls, but they don't like partisanship and extremism.
Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll spoke about what can be done about the state's housing crisis.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reaching out to younger voters where they get their news - social media.
Many residents say they really like Boston, but say the cost of living and high housing prices are taking a toll.
Despite an April revenue haul that exceeded forecasts, there is still anxiety on Beacon Hill about overall revenue shortfalls and economic uncertainty.
The West Boylston Cinema movie theater in central Massachusetts is going out of business.
You can once again grab a cocktail to go in Massachusetts.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Set in the woods outside of Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine, Terramor Outdoor Resort offers guests the joy of camping in nature with all the luxury amenities of a modern resort.
Chef Kate Smith joins Host Rachel Holt in the Test Kitchen to cook up her signature paella.
Rachel Holt learns all about the Viewpoint Hotel's distinctive design and what makes this destination so unique.
Rachel Holt gets an inside look at what makes this museum such a popular destination and tries her hand at driving a vintage trolley car.
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate is a sprawling seaside mansion in Ipswich dating back to the 1920s with something for all visitors.
Without Jrue Holiday making an impact everyone on the floor, the Celtics never would have had a chance to pull off their improbable Game 1 comeback against the Pacers.
Kristaps Porzingis was expected to be back in the Celtics lineup sometime in the Eastern Conference Finals. But now we have a potential date for the big man's return.
You didn't expect the Eastern Conference Finals to be a cakewalk for the Boston Celtics, did you?
The Celtics probably should have lost Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. But Jaylen Brown had other plans.
Jarren Duran homered and stole home as the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-2 on Tuesday night.
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.