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The joy and optimism of the medical miracle of the COVID-19 vaccine have been replaced in some hospitals with frustration and confusion.
The Hyde Park site's expanded testing capacity will increase the accessibility of coronavirus testing for any resident.
Over 200 Massachusetts communities reported positive test rates above 5 percent in the latest town-by-town report.
The City of Boston had been in Step One of Phase Three of the Reopening Massachusetts plan since July 6, 2020.
The City of Boston had been in Step One of Phase Three of the Reopening Massachusetts plan since July 6.
Recently updated data released by the federal government shows how close hospitals in Massachusetts are to reaching capacity.
As per guidelines, residents are urged to stay home and celebrate with people who live in their own household.
The state's daily coronavirus figures released Saturday afternoon show a continuing high number of new daily cases.
The Biogen conference in February was a coronavirus superspreader event like few others, according to a study in the journal Science.
Over 150 Massachusetts communities were labeled high risk for the coronavirus in the latest town-by-town statistics.
Vaccine Advisory Group Chief says that's how long it will take the state to vaccinate enough people to achieve herd immunity, ease mandates.
The timeline on a new three-phase distribution plan starts next week with hospitals receiving the first 60,000 Pfizer doses.
“Part of the reason I’m speaking up is I want to act earlier so we don’t get to the point where we have to shut the whole state down."
Gov. Charlie Baker hinted Monday more coronavirus restrictions could be on the way.
Most respondents to a Patch survey said they generally believe in vaccines and want the COVID-19 vaccine, but there is some trepidation.
City of Boston is partnering with LCG to add this site to increase testing capacity citywide, following increased demand for Thanksgiving.
Nearly 100 Massachusetts communities were labeled high risk for the coronavirus in the latest town-by-town statistics.
“There’s not much more we can take," the Boston mayor said.
Below is a list of available resources for those in need of meal assistance or toy donations this holiday season.
Coronavirus vaccines are expected to begin arriving within weeks, but not everyone is clamoring to get them as soon as possible.
While vaccines could get here within a couple weeks, it will be months before members of the general public have access to immunizations.
In order to be granted emergency use authorization, the vaccine will need to show the benefits clearly outweigh the known risks.
The Cambridge-based biotech company said its vaccine proved 100 percent effective against severe cases of COVID-19.
Positive coronavirus test rates rose in most Massachusetts communities over the last two weeks and the high-risk list of towns grew by 19.
Hospitals can expect the first coronavirus vaccine doses by mid-to-late December. They are earmarked for front-line health care workers.
“He remains hopeful. He definitely wants to prove everyone wrong."
“It’s worth the wait,” said Debra Kako, as she waited in line for a test.
Watch: ‘Get Back Mass.’ Massachusetts revealed a new statewide COVID-19 public awareness campaign on Monday.
More than 5 percent of all reported cases have resulted in a death, though the rate of fatalities has slowed considerably.
This is the time to recognize the important work school psychologists and other educators do to help all students thrive.
The city has a 31.5 average daily incidence rate per 100,000, a significant jump from 23.1 last week.
Three-quarters of Massachusetts cities and towns reported rising positive test rates in the latest state data.
As people get tested amid the COVID-19 surge and ahead of Thanksgiving, some lines are seeing waits of up to five hours.
One nurse said the tough experience frontline workers faced during the first surge last spring helps this time around.
The mayor said homes and workplaces are proving to be major coronavirus spreaders, and students who go home for Thanksgiving should stay.
Indoor gatherings with non-household members in Massachusetts more than doubled and restaurant and gym visits increased, the report found.
Massachusetts reported 2,076 confirmed coronavirus cases and 33 deaths Sunday.
Nearly two-thirds of Massachusetts communities reported rising positive test rates and the number of high-risk communities rose to 30.
The state is almost certain later Thursday to pass 10,000 reported deaths. The rate of death has slowed, but virus metrics are escalating.