Melrose Has 20K Masks On Order; 90 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases

Melrose is awaiting a large shipment of masks, but it could take some time before they arrive.

Brodeur: Melrose's Surge Has Yet To Come

The mayor also said the city is no longer reporting the number of deaths caused by COVID-19.

Hospitals Hope For The Best, Prepare For The Worst

Preparation and innovation has MelroseWakefield Hospital in a unique spot. But the stress is real, and it's not just on the infrastructure.

Melrose Wants You To Wear A Mask. Here's How To Donate, Get One

The emergency public health advisory says all residents should wear a mask while in public.

Ex-Melrose Alderman Continuing Veterans Outreach Amid Uncertainty

The Veterans Northeast Outreach Center has been forced to make adjustments in the era of coronavirus, but it's still getting job done.

Melrose Coronavirus: Second Resident Dies From COVID-19

There are now 59 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Melrose.

Melrose Advises Curfew, Asks Residents To Wear Masks

The emergency public health advisory, which is not be enforceable by law, comes ahead of an expected surge in Massachusetts COVID-19 cases.

Melrose DPW Worker 'Somewhat Stable,' Fundraiser Nets $23K

A GoFundMe for Bob DiVola, who remains on a ventilator in the ICU, is helping his family in a difficult time.

Melrose Coronavirus: City Suffers First Death Related To COVID-19

An elderly resident is the first person from Melrose to die from the coronavirus.

Melrose Coronavirus Updates: 1 Week Later, City Has 29 Cases

Last Tuesday the city announced its first three cases. That number has multiplied by nearly 10 in a week.

DPW Worker Fights For His Life As Melrose Coronavirus Cases Grow

The 56-year-old man developed symptoms two days after attending a sizable department meeting. There are now 24 coronavirus cases in Melrose.

Melrose To Resume Making Coronavirus Cases Public

Mayor Paul Brodeur cited the state's "evolving position" as to why the city will return to announcing the number of COVID-19 cases.

PatchChats: Melrose Mayor Paul Brodeur Talks Coronavirus Response

Mayor Paul Brodeur discusses social distancing, why the city won't be publicly reporting COVID-19 cases and more, economic impact and more.

Melrose Coronavirus: City Sees First 3 Cases

Health Director Ruth Clay said to expect more positive cases as testing increases.

MelroseWakefield Looking For Medical Donations, Mask Sewing

Do you have personal protective equipment? Can you sew masks? MelroseWakefield Healthcare is asking for your help.

Melrose Coronavirus Update: None Confirmed, 'Few' Quarantined

The Health Department has no problem with people going to restaurants for takeout or ordering delivery, as long as they social distance.

Melrose Declares State Of Emergency, Public Health Emergency

Mayor Paul Broduer called the declarations "precautionary measures."

Melrose Shutting Down All Personal Care Business

The Health Department is issuing an emergency order to shut down all hair salons, barber shops, nail salons and other similar businesses.

Melrose Announces Sweeping Measures To Battle Coronavirus

The city is shutting down school events to the public, closing Memorial Hall for more than a month and more.

MelroseWakefield Hospital Has A Coronavirus Plan, If Need Be

"We do take this very seriously," Dr. Steven Sbardella said. "We hope none of our planning ever comes to fruition."

YMCA Metro North Road Race Series Kicks Off with Saugus 5k

The Saugus YMCA is pleased to announce its annual 5k, Not a Walk in the Park, will take place at Breakheart Reservation on April 25.

Melrose Closely Watching Coronavirus Outbreak

"We don’t know whether this new virus will have a significant impact on Melrose," said Mayor Paul Brodeur.

Neighborhood Utility Disaster Gets Worse: Patch Originals

A look at some of Patch's best original reporting in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island recently.

10th Annual Melrose YMCA Spooky Sprint 5k

Register for the can't miss family event of the season hosted by the Melrose Family YMCA in downtown Melrose!

EnhanceFitness Comes to the Melrose Family YMCA

New program geared towards older adults of all fitness levels launches this Fall

Walk In Wednesdays at YMCA

Try the Y Wednesdays through July!

Free Outdoor Yoga Hosted by the Melrose Family YMCA

Join us in Colby Park this summer from July 9th through August 22nd for free Yoga and Tai Chi classes taught by our certified instructors.

What happens during an OB/GYN visit at each stage of life?

OB/GYN visits should start well before family planning and should not end after the reproductive years.

Middlesex County's Health Rankings, Life Expectancy Revealed

County Health Rankings and Roadmaps released its 2019 report Tuesday. See how Middlesex County fared.

Middlesex County Girl Third Child To Die From Flu: DPH

Health officials announced the death Tuesday.

The Intersection of Behavioral Health & Criminal Justice Reform

Examining proven pilots from across the U.S.

Melrose resident supporting cancer care and research in B.A.A. Half Marathon®

Melrose resident supporting cancer care and research in B.A.A. Half Marathon®

Melrose Farmers Market In Melrose Thursday Afteroon

Thursday at 3 p.m. at Bowden Park.

Healthy Melrose Family Fitness and Welness Fair to Return Saturday

Here are some events coming up during the Healthy Melrose Family Fitness and Wellness Fair.

Trauma Awareness Month: Where to Donate Blood in Melrose

During the month of May, the Red Cross urges donors to donate blood for patient emergencies.

Registration Open for 2nd Annual Footprints 5K Run/Walk in Melrose

Melrose Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition hosts 2nd Annual Footprints 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, June 5th at Pine Banks Park.

National Prescription Drug Take-back Day: Melrose's Collection Location

According to the DEA, many abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.

Hospital Safety Rankings Released: How Did Melrose-Wakefield Do?

The Leapfrog Group announced its ratings Monday, which give hospitals a grade of A through F for patient safety.

Melrose Holds 13th Annual Memorial Blood Drive

The annual blood drive, "Give Life, Remember Love," will be held Saturday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

How Long Before Hard-Boiled Easter Eggs Go Bad?

Easter egg hunts are a time-honored tradition, but Food poisoning from Salmonella enteritidis is not.