The number of uninsured MA residents could more than double and more than $3 billion of federal funding could be lost, a new report says.
With new metrics, just 16 towns were marked high-risk, but over half of Massachusetts communities reported rising positive test rates.
The change dramatically reduced the number of high-risk communities across the state. Schools are expected to prioritize in-person learning.
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The average daily incidence rate per 100,000 residents is 15.8, nearly double what it needs to be to escape high-risk status.
Over half of the state's cities and towns reported rising positivity rates, and the statewide rate approached 2 percent.
Mayor Marty Walsh asked businesses to help employees get tested while on the clock.
The Cambridge-based expects data on a late-stage trial next month that could lead to it filing for emergency use authorization.
The cities and towns that have been high-risk for three straight weeks are moving back to phase 3, step 1.
Boston residents can submit their applications online or by emailing until November 22.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak has been found in three states - including Massachusetts.
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One leading expert said the rising caseload could forecast a wave of transmission in older adults.
More than one in five communities were marked high-risk in the latest town-by-town report. The state reported nearly 1,000 new cases.
Health care workers are poised "to carry a huge brunt and a huge burden" in the weeks ahead, a Health Policy Commission member said Tuesday.
Both testing sites are available for everyone until October 24.
"What we are seeing that as the weather gets colder here, cases are going up," said Dr. Shira Doron, an epidemiologist for Tufts Medical.
Massachusetts detailed preliminary plans on how to distribute a coronavirus vaccine and who would be first in line to receive it.
Saturday was the ninth straight day state health officials reported at least 500 new coronavirus cases in its daily report.
Mayor Marty Walsh said he's considering fines for both tenants and landlords for parties in an attempt to curb COVID-19 spread.
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With numbers continuing to creep upward, there is no clear path for a return to a lower-risk designation for the city.
The Department of Public Health is proposing capping residential room occupancy at two people and setting a minimum staffing requirement.
Gov. Charlie Baker said the state has made significant progress in preparing against what some are calling a potential second surge.
There were 511 peopl hospitalized for a coronavirus-related illness as of midday Sunday.
The state reported the healthcare systems are not showing a positive trend, but designated as "in progress."
A White House chief coronavirus expert met with Gov. Charlie Baker and warned residents of signs that people are letting their guard down.
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The city remained in the red for the second straight week after seeing its average daily incidence rate per 100,000 residents rise to 9.99.
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The TestBoston study is looking for people within 45 miles of Boston to take part in the six-month project.
Monday's report showed a positive test rate at 4.1 percent and 20 more deaths across the state.
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As of Sunday, there are 438 people currently hospitalized for a coronavirus-related illness, an increase of 22 from Saturday.
The numbers mark the largest day over day increase since May.
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Eleven new high-risk cities and towns were added to the "red" in the state's most recent coronavirus map.
Just hours after the state gave most communities the green light to further reopen, another daily update trended in the wrong direction.