Most Vaccinated MA Residents Avoid Death, Serious COVID Illnesses

The report also showed vaccinated people who did become vaccinated were less likely to suffer serious symptoms, with nearly 97% surviving.

MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus: 5M Vaxxed, But Positives Keep Rising

The weekly average death rate has risen to its highest level since April.

Cooked Ham, Pepperoni Recalled In MA Over Listeria Risk

More than 2.3 million pounds of pork products produced by Michigan-based Alexander & Hornung have been recalled.

Omicron Makes Up 2 Percent Of New England COVID Cases: CDC

The omicron coronavirus variant has a 3 percent rate across the rest of the country, according to the CDC.

MA Doctors Push For Masks Indoors After Baker Balks At Mandate

The Massachusetts Medical Society, which represents 25,000 doctors and medical students, said universal masking could curb a spike in cases.

When Will COVID-19 Pills Be Available In Massachusetts?

Pills from Merck and Pfizer, which limit the severity of coronavirus illnesses, are moving through the regulatory process.

2M At-Home COVID Tests Coming To Hardest-Hit MA Towns

Gov. Baker said the program, which is coming to 102 communities, is the start of a bulk purchasing deal his administration is negotiating.

MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus: Positive Rate Rises Above 5 Percent

All coronavirus metrics remain elevated, with the weekly average hospitalization rate over 1,000 people.

Protestors Told Kids COVID-19 Vaccine Could Kill Them: Report

At a Gardner kids' vaccine clinic, a protestor reportedly told a student, "Your mom is making you take a vaccine that could make you die."

Massachusetts Has First Coronavirus Omicron Variant Case: DPH

A vaccinated woman in her 20s from Middlesex County is the first known case of the new omicron variant in Massachusetts.

MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus: New Cases Top 5K

The state reported over 5,000 new positives Thursday for the first time since Jan. 16 and the weekly average positive rate neared 5 percent.

UMass-Amherst Requiring COVID-19 Booster Shots For All Students

As part of a policy requiring students to be fully immunized, they will need a booster and be tested for COVID-19 over the winter break.

Mass AG Sues Company For Allegedly Marketing False Hand Sanitizer

Attorney General Maura Healey is suing School Health for allegedly marketing $100K worth of ineffective hand sanitizers to school districts

'Three Big Questions' About Omicron Variant

If Omicron is shown to be a more difficult variant to contain, it could threaten the state's pandemic recovery efforts.

MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus: Positive Rate Hits 10-Month High

Over 1 million residents have received booster doses, but cases and other coronavirus metrics continue to surge.

MA Hospitals Told To Reduce Elective Surgeries As Cases Surge

The guidance from the state Department of Public Health comes as COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise.

MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus Stats: Surge In Cases Continues

Massachusetts expanded booster shot eligibility to all adults Thursday amid rapidly rising coronavirus cases.

MA Sees Highest COVID-19 Case Count In 9 Months As Virus Rebounds

With cold weather and family gatherings on the horizon, the state reported more new COVID-19 cases Wednesday than any day since February.

Boosters On Horizon For Fully Vaccinated MA Adults

The Pfizer vaccine is expected to receive federal approval this week, opening the door for millions to receive another shot.

How To Get An Affordable Flu Shot In Massachusetts

GoodRx is working with leading pharmacy chains to get you lower prices for your flu shot.

Massachusetts Tied For Smallest Percentage Of Obese Adults: Study

Overall, the commonwealth came in at No. 48 in a study's ranking of "Most Overweight & Obese States in the U.S."

New MA Hospital Safety Ratings: 30 Get 'A' Grade, 1 Gets 'D'

Safety grades by the nonprofit health care watchdog group Leapfrog show how hospitals in Massachusetts responded to the pandemic.

MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus Stats: 500K Booster Doses Given

Most coronavirus metrics continued to decline, but the weekly average positive test rate rose slightly to 1.84 percent.

Baker: Children's Vaccine Available, No Supply Problems

The governor said more than 500 vaccine sites are so far offering the Pfizer pediatric vaccine.

Angelicae Sinsensis Herb Recalled In Massachusetts

Herbal Doctor Brand Angelicae Sinensis is being recalled due to high levels of lead and cadmium

11 MA Schools Approved To Drop Mask Mandates

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has approved 11 out of 18 requests to remove mandates for vaccinated students and staff

COVID Vaccine For Kids Under 12: Where To Get One In MA

You can book appointments for COVID shots for children 5-11 as early as Saturday at Walgreens​ and Sunday at CVS.

As Holidays Approach, Massachusetts Faces A Mental Health Crisis

Mental health counselors are turning away clients as the pandemic and the approaching holidays increase anxiety and depression levels in MA.

MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus Stats: 10 Million Vaccine Doses

All coronavirus metrics continued to decline, with the weekly average positive test rate falling to 1.69 percent.

9th MA West Nile Virus Case Confirmed In Middlesex County

State health officials warn the threat of West Nile is not over despite cooling temperatures.

Mysterious MA Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Onions: CDC

The outbreak that has sickened between 11 and 30 people in Massachusetts is linked to whole red, white, and yellow onions, the CDC said.

MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus Stats: Metrics Resume Decline

The statewide positive test rate fell back below 2 percent and other metrics continued to decline.

Kids' COVID Shots Expected To Arrive In MA By Nov. 5

The Baker administration expects there will be about 700 locations across the state where kids as young as 5 will be able to get vaccinated.

Kids COVID Vaccine In MA: New Timeline, Rollout Plan

Smaller doses, smaller needles and larger initial availability will characterize the rollout of the COVID vaccine for young children in MA.

MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus Stats: Positive Rate Rises Again

Most coronavirus metrics continued to fall statewide, but the positive test rate reversed its decline.

Meat Recalls In Massachusetts: Butterball Turkey And Beef Gravy

Meat recalls in Massachusetts address plastic found in ground turkey and unacceptable lead levels in beef gravy products.

MA Could Vaccinate Younger Children Within A Month

Massachusetts is preparing for an expanded rollout with vaccine approval for children 5-11 seemingly on the horizon.

Marijuana Use And Breakthrough Cases Of COVID-19 In MA: New Study

A new study shows that Massachusetts residents heavily dependent on cannabis may be more susceptible to catching COVID-19 after vaccination.

Here's How Many MA COVID Hospitalizations Are Among Unvaccinated

A minority of coronavirus cases and deaths in Massachusetts have been among the vaccinated — even though most residents are vaccinated.

Most MA Parents Will Vaccinate Younger Kids After FDA OK: Survey

The latest Patch reader survey on the coronavirus also suggests Massachusetts has reached the ceiling for vaccinating adults.