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.

MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus Stats: Fewer Than 1,000 Daily Cases

The average daily case count dropped to the lowest point in two months among a continued decline in all coronavirus metrics.

Should Kids Under 12 Get The Coronavirus Vaccine? Take Our Survey

FDA approval for vaccinating kids between the ages of 5 and 11 could come as early as this month. Patch wants to know readers' thoughts.

MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus Stats: Declines In All Metrics

With nearly seven in ten Massachusetts residents fully vaccinated, the latest wave of coronavirus cases is on the decline.

Mysterious Salmonella Outbreak Strikes MA: What We Know

The cause of the outbreak remains unknown, but it has already sickened 10 MA residents. Here's what we know about Salmonella Oranienburg.

State Police Must Get Vaccinated After Judge Denies Challenge

The decision leaves unvaccinated troopers just days to get their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine or face potential disciplinary action.

MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus Stats: Positive Rate Declines Further

The death rate continues to rise gradually, but other metrics indicate the latest wave may be waning.

MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus Stats: Over 2/3rds Fully Vaccinated

The rate of coronavirus hospitalizations rose again, after briefly leveling off. But the positive test rate remains steady at 2.3 percent.

MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus Stats: Hospitalizations Level Off

Nearly two-thirds of the state's population is now fully vaccinated, the third-highest proportion of any U.S. state.

MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus Stats: Deaths, Hospitalizations Rise

The positive test rate continued to decline gradually across the state, but deaths are slowly increasing.

MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus Stats: See Your Community's Data

Massachusetts reported its 700,000 confirmed coronavirus case this week, as hospitalizations continued to rise.

MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus Stats: Hospitalizations Continue Rise

The state's hospitalization rate continued to rise, but the positive test rate leveled off.

MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus Stats: Hospitalizations Rise

Around two-thirds of the state's communities reported rising positive test rates and case counts in the latest community-level report.

MA Breakthrough Deaths Hit 100, Remain (Very) Rare

The DPH said the deaths represent about 0.002 percent of fully vaccinated people in the state.

MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus Stats: Deaths Down, Other Metrics Up

Over two-thirds of the state's communities reported rising positive test rates and case counts in the latest community-level report.

How Massachusetts Ranks In New COVID-19 Hospitalizations

Is Massachusetts among those managing the surge in coronavirus cases? Or is it collapsing beneath the weight? A new ranking weighs in.

Massachusetts Has The Best Health Care In The Country: Report

The report also found that Massachusetts has one of the third lowest average monthly insurance premiums in the country.

MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus Stats: Daily Case Rate Doubles

All coronavirus metrics, including deaths and hospitalizations, rose again for a second straight week.