Hospital Capacity In Framingham Area: See Latest Numbers

Here are updated numbers on which hospitals are nearing capacity in Middlesex County.

Ashland Coronavirus Test Site Switches To Appointment-Only

The drive-up site at the Ashland commuter rail station will also have new hours starting Jan. 3.

Framingham To Give Out More Free Rapid Tests In Second Round

Local residents can sign up to get a rapid test kit on Tuesday for distribution on Saturday.

3 Die, Hundreds More Infected In Framingham: Coronavirus Data

The city's latest coronavirus data release shows a continuing rise in local cases.

Hospital Capacity In Framingham Area: See The Latest

Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Middlesex County.

MA Needs Full Mask Mandate Spilka, Rausch Urge

A growing number of local elected officials are calling on Gov. Charlie Baker to bring back masks as COVID-19 surges.

Free Rapid Coronavirus Tests In Framingham: How To Get One

Framingham has released its plan to distribute about 10,000 free rapid tests to some city residents.

COVID-19 Booster Shots: Find One In Framingham

Boosters available in Framingham help protect against omicron and delta variant infections, and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Framingham Area

Here is updated data on which hospitals are nearing capacity in Middlesex County.

Active Coronavirus Cases In Framingham Double In Two Weeks

Framingham now has the highest number of active COVID-19 cases dating back to June.

Coronavirus Cases Up 20 Percent Recently In Middlesex County: CDC

Middlesex County is part of the national trend of growing coronavirus cases.

Framingham Will Get Rapid, At-Home Coronavirus Tests From State

Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday announced that 102 cities and towns will get free at-home coronavirus testing kits to hand out to residents.

Framingham Adds 234 Coronavirus Cases; Highest Since January

Framingham has added this many cases in a single week since January. The city is also reporting a new COVID-19 death

Framingham Church Offers Vaccines, Boosters At Clinic

Head to the Greater Framingham Community Church this weekend for boosters and initial vaccine shots.

Middlesex County Coronavirus Transmission 'High': CDC

The rate of new cases has increased recently in Middlesex County.

Framingham Marks First Coronavirus Death Since October

Coronavirus cases are rising in communities across Massachusetts, although the omicron variant still has not been detected here.

Kids Coronavirus Vaccine Event Planned In Framingham

Kids from Framingham and other towns age 5 to 11 can get vaccinated at this Saturday event.

Middlesex County Ranks Well In New 'Maternal Vulnerability' Index

The U.S. ranks poorly among developed countries for maternal health. Here is how Middlesex County compares to the U.S.

New Drive-Up Coronavirus Test Site Opens In Framingham

The new site opens as Framingham records a new coronavirus death.

Ashland, Hopkinton High Schools Can Now Lift Mask Mandate: DESE

Both schools submitted documentation that at least 80 percent of students and staff have been vaccinated against COVID-19​.

Arsenic Spurs Recall Of Baby Cereal Sold At Framingham Walmart

Trace amounts of arsenic were found in Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal sold at the Framingham Walmart and others nearby.

Framingham Coronavirus Test Site Closing For Boston Marathon

The marathon will pass right by the walk-up testing site at Saint Tarcisius Parish.

Framingham Adds New Coronavirus Death From 2020

But COVID-19 cases appear to be falling as the city passes the 70 percent fully vaccinated threshold.

Coronavirus Test Site Coming To Ashland Commuter Rail Station

The new site will be the only one offering drive-up tests in the MetroWest area.

Framingham To Hold Community Flu Shot Clinic

Don't forget about flu. The Oct. 2 clinic will be open to anyone 6 months or older.

Framingham Coronavirus Test Site Closing Due To Election

The temporary closure will last until Thursday. The city's testing site at St. Tarcisius is also a polling location.

Framingham To Offer Gift Cards To Encourage Vaccinations

The city's vaccine clinic will begin handing out the $25 grocery store gift cards this week.

Coronavirus, Flu Vaccine Clinics Coming To Framingham State

All Framingham State University are being required to get a COVID-19 vaccine before returning this fall.

Active Framingham Coronavirus Cases Mostly Flat Over Past Week

Framingham has added four active COVID-19 cases over the past week, far lower than in the previous several weeks.

MassBay To Hold Coronavirus Vaccine Clinic In Ashland

The Aug. 24 clinic will be open to anyone over age 12.

Framingham Records First Coronavirus Death In Months

The death comes with another steep weekly rise in local COVID-19 cases.

Active Framingham Coronavirus Cases Now Above 100

Framingham has been steadily adding active cases since mid-July, according to health data.

Spicer Nominates DePalo As New Framingham Health Director

Alexandra DePalo is Mayor Yvonne Spicer's second nominee for the health director job after City Council nixed the last pick.

State Coronavirus Testing Site Is Back In Framingham

A state-sponsored site closed on Monday, but Framingham will open a new site by Thursday, officials said.

*Media Alert* Massachusetts Department Of Public Health Issues New Mask Advisory In City Of Framingham

People who show no symptoms of illness may still be able to spread coronavirus.

Framingham Coronavirus Test Site Shutting Down

The drive-up site along Maple Street is closing as Framingham State University prepares to resume classes.

Update: Check Hospital Capacity In Framingham Area

Here's an update on how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Middlesex County and across MA.

Masks Now Required In All Framingham Civic Buildings

Mayor Yvonne Spicer's mask order comes as the Delta variant pushes coronavirus cases higher across the region.

Mosquito Spraying Planned For Wednesday In Framingham

All spraying will be done between dusk and 11:30 p.m.

Sharp Rise In Active Framingham Coronavirus Cases: Data

Framingham reported 43 active COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, more than double the amount reported a week ago.