These 29 Communities Cannot Move Forward With Reopening

Eleven new high-risk cities and towns were added to the "red" in the state's most recent coronavirus map.

MA's Positive Test Rate Creeps Back To 1% As State Pushes Ahead

Just hours after the state gave most communities the green light to further reopen, another daily update trended in the wrong direction.

Coronavirus Hospitalizations Continue Climbing Across MA

The three-day average of COVID-19 hospitalizations is at 393, which is 85 more than the average just two weeks ago.

Red Sox Partners With The City Of Boston For Coronavirus Testing

The testing program will begin at a location near Fenway Park and will move to a different location at a later date.

Boston's Coronavirus Mobile Testing Site Will Now Be Located In Grove Hall

The mobile testing team has previously been in Roxbury, Allston, South Boston, Mattapan, and East Boston, ordering 10,874 tests.

Pandemic Brings Out Rats In Boston

Boston city councilors say the pandemic has made a disturbing rodent problem go from bad to worse.

U.S. News: 8 MA Counties Among 2020’s Healthiest Communities

Where you live is a major factor in your health, well-being and life expectancy, according to these new rankings.

Specht PT Clinic Tackles Epidemic of Everyday Chronic Pain

Stop looking down - and check out this free online Shoulder Clinic!

Reasons For New Coronavirus Outbreaks In High-Risk MA Communities

Some communities tied recent spikes to a family, household or nursing home facility. Others had trouble tracing back to the genesis.

MA Coronavirus Latest: 26 Deaths, 569 New Cases

The latest figures released by the MA Department of Public Health showed hospitalizations increased from Friday.

'Incredibly Difficult' To Fight Coronavirus, Flu Together: Baker

The state is pushing residents to get their flu shots ahead of a potential second surge of COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts.

17 Communities At High Risk For COVID, A New High For MA

Six cities and towns were newly shaded red in the state's color-coded coronavirus map released Thursday.

Health Insurance Premiums Increasing For 460K In Massachusetts

The premiums will increase an average of 7.9 percent despite insurers profiting as people stayed away from hospitals during the pandemic.

What Caused Coronavirus Spikes In New High-Risk Communities In MA

Coronavirus outbreaks at parties, restaurants, churches and nursing homes led to "red" status for six more communities last week.

State Public Health Commissioner On Medical Leave

Dr. Monica Bharel's leave isn't related to COVID-19, which she contracted in March.

13 Communities At High Risk For COVID, Delaying School For Some

Six communities were added to the high-risk category in the coronavirus map, prompting two districts to delay in-person learning.

Hospitals In Massachusetts Plan For More COVID-19 Cases In Fall, Winter

Nick Duncan, the Director of Emergency Management at Tufts Medical Center, said his team has already stockpiled personal protective equi ...

Should The Massachusetts Flu Vaccine Requirement For Students Also Apply To Teachers?

The Department of Public Health said state law allows them to make school vaccination requirements for students, but not for anyone else.

State Stops Coronavirus Testing At Boston Lab After 383 False Positives Found

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said Tuesday it started looking at Orig3n’s lab in the Seaport in early August.

MA Pharma Companies Won't Rush Coronavirus Vaccine

Cambridge-based Moderna and other drugmakers say they won't release vaccines prematurely, despite pressure from the Trump administration.

Baker Warns Against Rushing A Coronavirus Vaccine

One day after the CDC told states to prepare for a potential vaccine distribution before the election, Baker urged following the process.

State Working With 5 Hardest-Hit Cities To Stem COVID-19 Spread

Massachusetts on Wednesday updated its new color-coded map​, which is based on average positive rates over the past two weeks.

MA Prisons, Jails Coronavirus Rates 'Exceptionally High': Study

A study found that the COVID-19 transmission rate in state correctional facilities was three times higher than the general population.

MA Exempts 4 More States From Travel Order

The travel order exemption now extends to states beyond the Northeast.

Plan Now to Ensure COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution: Experts

One expert said Massachusetts is already "one step ahead" when it comes to disseminating a potential COVID-19 vaccine.

Boston Conference Led To 20,000 MA Coronavirus Infections: Study

The Biogen conference held at Boston’s Marriott Long Wharf hotel in February was previously thought to have caused just 99 illnesses.

Mandatory Flu Vaccine For Students Here For Good: Patch PM

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Mandatory Flu Vaccine For MA Students Goes Beyond This Year

Students enrolled in remote learning are not exempt from the mandatory flu immunization.

Children May Be 'Silent Spreaders' Of Coronavirus, New Mass General Study Says

A new Mass General Hospital study is adding to concerns that children may be considered “silent spreaders” of coronavirus.

10 Communities At High Risk Of Coronavirus Infections

The state is now connecting certain things, like the ability to start school sports, to its color-coded map.

Flu Vaccines Now Mandatory For All Students Across MA: Patch PM

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Flu Vaccines Required For All Students, Children In Care Programs

They will be required from the age of six months for attendees of child care programs, pre-schools, K-12 schools colleges and universities.

Latest MA Coronavirus Report: 303 New Cases, 11 Deaths

The pandemic has now claimed more than 8,600 lives in Massachusetts, but the positive test rate continues to decline, the state says.

Rare Coronavirus Syndrome In Kids: MA Among Hardest-Hit States

At least 31 children in Massachusetts have been diagnosed with a rare inflammatory syndrome linked to coronavirus.

MA Town-By-Town Numbers: Statewide Positive Rate Hits New Low

One-quarter of Massachusetts communities had increased positive test rates, while nearly 40 percent saw that number fall.

Feds, MA's Moderna Reach Vaccine Candidate For Up To 500M Doses

Moderna estimated the value of Tuesday's award at $1.525 billion, including incentive payments for timely delivery of the product

Report Shows Pediatric Coronavirus Cases Soaring; How MA Is Doing

A two-week span in July saw nearly 100,000 children contract the coronavirus. The rate in Massachusetts is in line with the national one.

MA's New Gathering Limits: What You Need To Know

Backyard gatherings and get-togethers at homes fall under the new restrictions, which include potential fines for not wearing face masks.

Over 16K New Coronavirus Tests Reported In 24 Hours: MA DPH

A total of 1,294,206 people in Massachusetts have been tested for coronavirus.

MA On Track For Over 10K Virus Deaths By December: Model

The projections come as the state slows reopening plans and adds new restrictions to slow the increase of coronavirus cases.