Peabody Drops Out Of 'High Risk' Coronavirus Spread Category

For the first time in four months, the city is not designed "red" for community coronavirus spread.

Peabody Vaccination Help For Homebound Residents: Patch PM

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Peabody Helping Homebound Residents Get Vaccinated

The city's Board of Health is compiling a list of eligible residents to give the state to set up coronavirus vaccinations later this month.

Peabody 1 of 19 MA 'High Risk' Coronavirus Communities

While virus rates have fallen significantly from the holiday surge, they remain higher in Peabody than most of the state.

Peabody Adds 2 March Coronavirus Testing Dates

The city, which remained at "high risk" for community virus spread as of this week's state report, will offer free, drive-thru testing.

Stubborn Peabody Coronavirus Rates Slow To Decline

Peabody businesses can move to Phase 3, Step 2 in the state's reopening despite the city still being "high risk" for community spread.

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Peabody Still 'High Risk' Amid Slowly Falling Coronavirus Rates

The city has additional coronavirus testing planned next week as its rates decrease more gradually than much of the region.

Peabody To Host Coronavirus Vaccine Information Night

City health officials will answer resident questions about the vaccines, their safety, effectiveness, how they work and how to get one.

COVID Restrictions Lawsuit Just 'Generalized Grievance’: Patch PM

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Peabody Contractor's Challenge To Gov. Baker's Orders Dismissed

The state Supreme Judicial Court ruled mask and social distancing mandates do not violate Vincent Delaney's religious rights.

Peabody Denied Additional Coronavirus Vaccine Doses: Mayor

Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt said he is "extremely disappointed" as the city's efforts to vaccinate locally stall.

Marblehead, Peabody To Join Regional Solar Project

Marblehead and Peabody are two of six utilities in the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company project.

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Peabody To Host Coronavirus Vaccination Clinics

UPDATED: Registration links for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday clinics are now included.

Daigle Launches Bid For Peabody City Council

The former city treasurer declared she is running for the Ward 4 seat.

Peabody Still 'High Risk' For Coronavirus Despite Falling Rates

With a positive test rate dropping to 5.98 percent, Peabody remains in the state's "high risk" category for community spread.

Peach Running For Peabody City Council Seat

The Peabody Veterans Memorial High alumna will run for Ward 3 seat held by James Moutsoulas.

Peabody To Host Coronavirus Vaccination On Thursday

Thursday's vaccines will be available to Peabody residents ages 75 or older and those Phase One eligible who work or live in the city.

Peabody Mayor To State: Let Us Vaccinate Our Residents

Mayor Ted Bettencourt slams the state for largely cutting cities and towns out of Phase Two and causing anger, fright and disappointment.

Peabody To Use Danvers Site, Pharmacies For Phase 2 Vaccinations

The city intends to open a municipal vaccination site the Senior Center, but its supplies will be very limited "for the foreseeable future."

Rep. Moulton Urges Older Veterans To Skip State On Vaccine

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton said vets should consider enrolling in VA to get the coronavirus vaccine independent of the state rollout schedule.

Peabody Health Director Preaches Patience While Awaiting Vaccine

Sharon Cameron urges residents that it's important to adhere to coronavirus-related protocols amid the promise of widespread vaccinations.

Peabody Urges Cooperation With Contact Tracers

Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt says the ability to maintain in-classroom learning is tied to a willingness to follow quarantine protocols.

Peabody Adds 3 More Coronavirus Testing Dates

Testing will be held on three Wednesdays at Higgins Middle School, including next week, through Feb. 24.

Peabody Mayor Praises City Services Amid Coronavirus Surge

Mayor Ted Bettencourt lauded public health officials, first responders, teachers and municipal staff on Wednesday.

Peabody Resident Coronavirus Testing Resumes Wednesday

Drive-thru testing will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. at Higgins Middle School.

Peabody High School To Act As First Responder Vaccination Site

Beginning as soon as Monday, Peabody first responders will be eligible for a coronavirus vaccine at the high school fieldhouse.

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Peabody Resident Coronavirus Testing Resumes Tuesday

The drive-up testing program at Higgins Middle School will run from 4 to 8 p.m. with pre-registration strongly encouraged.

Peabody Mayor Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt announced this weekend he tested positive for coronavirus, was experiencing mild symptoms.

Peabody Coronavirus Cases Surge Higher Ahead Of Holidays

New positive coronavirus case count rose by more than 200 over the past 14 days as the city remained "high risk" for community spread.

Peabody Coronavirus Cases Rise Sharply As A 'High Risk' Community

The city reported 752 new positive coronavirus cases over the past 14 days with a positive test rate of 8.9 percent.

Peabody To Offer Coronavirus Testing Amid Reopening Rollback

Indoor recreation facilities closed Monday with Peabody considered a "high-risk" city for community virus spread for a third straight week.

Peabody Reverts Back One Step In Coronavirus Reopening

Peabody recorded 458 positive coronavirus tests over the past two weeks as it remains a "high-risk" city for community spread for 3 weeks.

Peabody Coronavirus Cases Soar Into 'High-Risk' Category

The city's test positive rate rose to 4.86 percent with 325 positive tests over the past 14 days.

Peabody Native Kimberly Budd Confirmed As MA Chief Justice

The Governor's Council confirmed Budd as the state's high court's first Black Chief Justice on Wednesday.

Peabody Releases Map Of Coronavirus Cases In City

Peabody Health Department said the spike is affecting all parts of the city and is driven by household transmission and social gatherings.

Peabody Coronavirus Rates Rise Sharply

Peabody joined neighboring Salem and Lynn in topping 20 cases per 100,000 people in the latest state report.

What To Expect In Peabody On Veterans Day

Veterans in Peabody and nationwide will be recognized on Wednesday.