New federal data shows how the coronavirus epidemic has affected hospital capacity in Suffolk County and across Massachusetts.
Vaccinations will be available to those 75 or older beginning Feb. 1.
Just 5.4 percent of Massachusetts residents have been vaccinated for the coronavirus, putting it last among New England states.
The state partnered with dozens of supermarkets to bring vaccine distribution into their in-house pharmacies.
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Statewide case counts, test rates, hospitalizations and deaths all fell over the last week, though they remain above November levels.
Gov. Charlie Baker said it's "OK to start a gradual easing of restrictions," though many will remain through the near future.
There wasn't much information given about the newest case of the more contagious strain of the coronavirus.
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New federal government data shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in Suffolk County.
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Officials say a woman in her 20s tested positive for the more-contagious strain of the virus.
The positive test rate continued a decline from the New Year's Day high of 8.7 percent.
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The statewide positive test rate fell to 6.7 percent, down from the Jan. 1 high of 8.7 percent, but the high-risk list grew.
Gov. Charlie Baker announced a small change in the vaccination plan, but still defended it despite a slower rollout than neighboring states.
He has spent thousands of dollars to COVID-proof his office but there’s still no really safe way to perform dentistry right now.
Police officers, firefighters, and EMS workers from across Massachusetts finally got their shot at immunization.
New data provided by the federal government shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in Suffolk County (MA).
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise, ICUs in hospitals across the state are feeling the burden.
The latest figures from the Department of Public Health show higher positive rates among younger demographics.
The statewide positive test rate fell to 7.8 percent, down slightly from the Jan. 1 high of 8.7 percent, but the high-risk list grew.
The governor said the particularly contagious new strain of the virus is likely in Massachusetts, despite no reports of it yet.
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Officials also announced first responders will begin getting vaccinated Monday, Jan. 11.
“We’re in for it,” said Dr. Jon Santiago of Boston Medical Center, insinuating the state is “in” for a tough January.
Health officials said the total number of confirmed cases in the state is now 371,097 while the total number of deaths is 12,341.
Case counts fell in much of the state, but positive test rates continued to rise and the number of high-risk communities rose to 190.
“I think it’s critical that they get the shots out as quickly as they can,” said Quincy Police Chief Paul Keenan.
The hospital tweeted that Monroe O’Hare was born exactly at midnight.
Of those doses delivered, 78,643 first doses of the vaccine have been administered as of Thursday.
About 173,000 seniors across some 2,000 long-term care facilities will begin receiving coronavirus vaccinations Monday.
Rates continued to rise in nearly half of Massachusetts towns, but the high-risk list grew by only one.
Restaurants, stores, theaters, casinos, offices, places of worship, gyms, arcades & museums all must drop capacity limits from 40% to 25%.
"I was scared after learning about Pfizer’s reactions in the US, especially with those people who have shellfish allergies, like me."