Massachusetts school closes for deep clean after possible norovirus outbreak
A doctor says the outbreak of suspected norovirus at a Medford, Massachusetts elementary school is unusually large. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
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A doctor says the outbreak of suspected norovirus at a Medford, Massachusetts elementary school is unusually large. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
Roberts Elementary School in Medford is closed Thursday after a suspected norovirus outbreak sickened more than 100 students. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
A cruise ship headed from Canada to Boston has reported a norovirus outbreak that sickened 75 people on board.
Dr. Mallika Marshall has more on both stories in this edition of Healthwatch.
Dr. Cassandra Pierre of Boston Medical Center shares her thoughts on the norovirus and what everyone in Massachusetts should know about the stomach bug with WBZ's Courtney Cole.
Massachusetts is seeing an increase in reported norovirus cases this season compared to the previous year.
Massachusetts is seeing an increase in reported norovirus cases this season compared to the previous year.
Cases of the "stomach bug" are on the rise in the U.S. and it's hitting the Northeast especially hard.
Cases of the "stomach bug" are on the rise in the U.S. and it's hitting the Northeast especially hard.
The exact cause of this year's uptick in cruise cases remains unclear
COVID cases may be going down, but now there is a spike in norovirus.
The FDA is issuing a warning about raw oysters sent to Massachusetts and other states.
A new report from the CDC says that the norovirus, the germ responsible for the stomach flu, has been increasingly active since January.
A state investigation has been unable to identify the source of a norovirus outbreak that sickened 20 people and led to one death at a restaurant co-owned by a Democratic congressman.
Norovirus was a contributing cause of the death of a person who had attended a function at a New Hampshire restaurant where a group of guests became sick, health officials said Tuesday.
The CDC said the 13 students who became sick on an American Airlines flight from Miami were diagnosed with norovirus and a bacterial infection.
Maine state scientists say the highly contagious norovirus sickened nearly 100 people who swam at Woods Pond Beach or had contact with someone who did.
The department is investigating Wright's Farm Restaurant following reports that patrons became ill after eating there on Sunday.
Parts of Billerica High School were disinfected on Wednesday because a student may have the norovirus.
A Chipotle in Billerica has been shut down temporarily after an employee was diagnosed with norovirus.
The investigation is tied to a norovirus outbreak in California.
After a norovirus outbreak that sickened around 150 people, inspectors have cleared the restaurant to get back to business.
A Cleveland Circle Chipotle is likely to reopen by Christmas after an outbreak of norovirus forced owners to close the restaurant for several weeks.
A Brookline mother has filed a lawsuit against Chipotle after her son got sick from norovirus.
The CEO of Chipotle is apologizing to sick customers after a norovirus outbreak in Boston.
Neil O'Flaherty is accused of breaking into an elderly couple's Falmouth, Massachusetts home and holding a great grandmother against her will.
Willson Conteras homered and drove in three runs on Friday night to lead the Red Sox to a 5-3 victory over the Yankees.
Steven Dana is accused of trying to drown an injured 21-year-old at Sandy Beach in Hopkinton, Massachusetts.
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Bentley University is upgrading its facilities as it prepares to host the French national team ahead of the World Cup.
Neil O'Flaherty is accused of breaking into an elderly couple's Falmouth, Massachusetts home and holding a great grandmother against her will.
Steven Dana is accused of trying to drown an injured 21-year-old at Sandy Beach in Hopkinton, Massachusetts.
Needham Chairman of Parks and Recreation Christopher Gerstel was arrested amid accusations of stealing from Little League families.
It could take fans over an hour to go through security for the FIFA World Cup matches at Boston Stadium, according to Foxboro Police Chief Michael Grace.
Former Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor wants to reschedule his deposition in the Karen Read lawsuit
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.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
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."
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
A proposed bill would push back "last call" so Massachusetts bars could stay open until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Built and operated entirely by volunteers, Waushakum Live Steamers brings miniature steam railroading to life on a full-scale landscape.
A Newburyport native, multitalented author, potter, and chef, Dave Becker opened his first restaurant at just 24 years old.
With routes that wind past rugged islands, historic lighthouses, and abundant marine life, Cap'n Fish's Cruises offers a classic way to experience Maine's midcoast by sea.
With over four decades dedicated to the art of bonsai, Bonsai West is one of New England's premier destinations for this living tradition.
New England's largest and oldest Renaissance festival, King Richard's Faire, is a celebration of music, theater, and history.
Willson Conteras homered and drove in three runs on Friday night to lead the Red Sox to a 5-3 victory over the Yankees.
Coby Mayo hit a bases-clearing double in a six-run first inning to help the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 8-2 on Thursday.
The Boston Fleet announced on Thursday the hiring of Francois Methot as their head coach.
Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run homer, Payton Tolle pitched six scoreless innings and the Red Sox beat the Orioles 8-1 on Wednesday.
Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer and Shane Baz pitched seven solid innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.