At this time, no human cases were detected, and the city's WNV risk remains moderate.
Testing found elevated levels of E. coli bacteria in the water, according to city officials.
Testing results showed cyanobacteria densities above the state’s recreational public health threshold.
Worcester's West Nile virus risk level was raised to moderate.
Fishing and swimming restrictions were in place near a section of Lake Quinsigamond after a sewer overflow on Friday morning.
The body of water is closed to swimming, boating and fishing until further notice.
Officials said that the city's West Nile virus risk level remains low.
Worcester will treat Coes Reservoir and Indian Lake next week as part of a preventative effort to control algae growth.
The northern section of Coes Reservoir will be treated as part of an effort to control an invasive aquatic plant.
Mosquito control crews are scheduled to be in Milford on four dates in July to respond to resident concerns.
The Worcester-based health system has earned top national recognition.
UMass Memorial Health-Harrington Hospital is adding four primary care providers.
A 62-year-old died after a fatal crash on Sunday.
The devices were installed at five buildings to expand emergency access for residents and visitors.
The events aim to raise public awareness about ongoing contract negotiations across the hospital campuses.
The organization has granted over $62 million to 250 organizations since it launched in 1999.
Vaccination rates are waning nationwide: See the data and risk level for Worcester County.
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation announced more than $770,000 in grant funding to support 15 organizations.
He has held the position for over 12 years.
UMass Chan Medical School students will conduct the screenings.
GLP-1s like Ozempic are drugs that regulate blood sugar and appetite by increasing insulin secretion, and have been used for weight loss.
Through Worcester Earn-a-Bike, a nearly 25-year-old program, volunteers can earn free bikes by helping out.
The clinic will serve patients aged 18 or older who are uninsured, underinsured, or unable to access dental services.
He brings years of experience as a surgeon.
The clinic will offer dental assessments, teeth cleaning, x-rays and fluoride treatments.
More than 400 mosquito samples in Massachusetts have tested positive for the virus.
The city is urging residents to stay out of the water during the treatment.
A wide-area pesticide spray has been scheduled.
Here are the areas that will be sprayed.
George Jenkins is a 70-year-old grandfather from Worcester who takes his health seriously. He eats a balanced diet and practices tai chi.
Kids are invited to bring their teddy bear or doll for a checkup.
The tool was created with the hopes of improving outcomes mothers, infants and families across the city.
There will be a wide-area pesticide spray in the city on Tuesday.
There will be a wide-area pesticide spray in the city next week.
Health officials are urging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites.
The fitness center is offering a deal for new members.
Harris died of cardiopulmonary arrest "in the setting of recent ingestion of a food substance with high capsaicin concentration."
Family members of people living with mental health conditions will share their experiences as caregivers or supporters and their journeys.
The Last Call Organization is helping host the lecture on issues firefighters may face when they're not battling five-alarm blazes.
Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.