Mask-Up Worcester: 3 Viruses Circulating, Officials Warn

"Face coverings are also recommended for all residents while indoors and around others," Worcester officials said in a bulletin Monday.

Potentially Dangerous Algae Scum Seen In Lake Quinsigamond

A southern portion of Lake Quinsigamond near Route 20 may contain algae that's harmful to people and pets.

Worcester St. Vincent Nurses Raise Alarm About Plan To Cut IV Workers

St. Vincent nurses are planning to deliver a petition to CEO Carolyn Jackson on Thursday.

$75 Incentive In Worcester At COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

The state Department of Public Health is giving out gift cards to anyone who gets either a booster or a first COVID-19 vaccine dose.

UMass Docs Save Mom, Son From Deadly Mushroom Poisoning

Kam Look foraged the mushrooms in Amherst for a family meal, mistaking them for a type found in Malaysia that are edible.

New Worcester Vax Clinic Offers Monkeypox, COVID-19 Shots

The new clinic sponsored by AIDS Project Worcester complements vaccine clinics held weekly at the library.

Worcester Offers Omicron Booster Shots At Weekly Vax Clinics

The clinics will also offer the new Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, the fourth type approved for use in the U.S.

Worcester Reports Sewage Overflow Into Blackstone River

The 5-million gallon overflow happened during a long rain event in Worcester.

Monkeypox Cases In Worcester Reach 7: Health Officials

The number of monkeypox cases in Worcester has tripled over the past two weeks, and officials are debuting a new virus resource.

CCC Warns Cannabis Product Sold In MA Could Be Harmful

The product contains an ingredient that may cause liver damage, according to the Cannabis Control Commission.

West Nile Virus Found In Worcester, Millbury Mosquitoes

Special mosquito spraying will take place in the area of Worcester where the mosquitoes were found.

Coes Reservoir In Worcester Reopens After Toxic Algae Recedes

Worcester closed water access, including at John J. Binienda beach, due to harmful cyanobacteria.

Clark Shares Abortion Story and Consequences of Extreme GOP Attacks

“House Democrats will keep fighting for your freedom. This is about people over politics,” said Clark.

Clark Joins Mass. Lawmakers in Call for Action Amid Monkeypox Outbreak

Massachusetts has one of the nation’s highest counts of confirmed cases.

Assistant Speaker Clark Votes to Protect the Right to Contraception

Assistant House Speaker Katherine Clark votes to codify access to birth control into federal law.

Clark Arrested While Fighting for Abortion Rights at Supreme Court

Assistant House Speaker Katherine Clark arrested while standing up for reproductive freedom & bodily autonomy in a powerful call to action.

Clark Votes to Protect Abortion Rights and Those Seeking Care

These critical pieces of legislation would federally protect abortion access & the right to travel for those seeking care.

Clark Votes to Protect Abortion Rights and Those Seeking Care

These critical pieces of legislation would federally protect abortion access & the right to travel for those seeking care.

As Heat Wave Rolls, Worcester Beach Closed By Toxic Algae

Worcester health officials have detected cyanobacteria in Coes Pond, prompting a warning to stay away.

Worcester Reports Large Sewage Overflow Into Blackstone River

The sewage overflow happened early Thursday morning near Tobias Boland Way, according to Worcester officials.

No Monkeypox In Worcester, But Officials Urge Caution

About 44 Massachusetts residents have tested positive for monkeypox recently amid a wider global outbreak.

More Mosquito Spraying Coming To Worcester In July

See when the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project will be out in Worcester in July.

Summer Bike Rides Begin Along Blackstone Heritage Corridor

Join the Blackstone bikeway ambassadors this summer for five rides along the historic river in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Worcester's 2022 'Fitness In The Parks' Series Begins At Bell Hill

Basketball, Zumba, self-defense and more will be taught all summer in parks across Worcester.

Mask Use Urged In Worcester As Coronavirus Cases Spike

Worcester health officials on Friday urged residents to wear masks indoors. COVID-19 rates in Massachusetts have risen steadily recently.

Coronavirus Testing, Vaccine Site Moves To New Location In Worcester

The UMass Memorial-run site has been a hub for testing and vaccines for much of the pandemic.

Hit By COVID-19, Worcester City Councilor Postpones Fundraiser

The councilor's coronavirus diagnosis comes during an emerging increase in cases in Worcester and Massachusetts.

Worcester Coronavirus Cases Dropping As Other Communities Rise

More than 140 cities and towns in Massachusetts saw a COVID-19 increase over the past week, but Worcester cases continued to fall.

MA Hospital Owner Tenet Earned $3.48 Billion In 2022: Filing

Tenet owns St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, and the MetroWest Medical Center facilities in Framingham and Natick.

Worcester Vaccine Week: Events, Giveaways To Boost Inoculations

Worcester has a 61 percent COVID-19 vaccine rate. Events during school break will aim to increase that number, especially in young people.

4 Million Gallons Of Sewage Entered Lake Quinsigamond: Officials

The leak began Sunday at a pump station in Worcester along Lake Avenue, but was largely fixed by Monday night.

Sewage Discharges Into Lake Quinsigamond After Pump Failure

A pumping station in Worcester flooded on Sunday, leading to a wastewater discharge into the lake.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Worcester Area

See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Worcester County and across MA.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Worcester Area

See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Worcester County and across MA.

Worcester Coronavirus Case Count Nears 50,000, But Surge Slowing

Worcester officials see the recent omicron surge slowing. But it drove case number sky-high, and cases have likely been undercounted.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Worcester Area

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Worcester County and across MA.

Worcester COVID-19 Test Site Shut By State Pledges To Reopen

The state issued cease-and-desist letters to three Center for COVID Control sites in Massachusetts last week.

5 Complaints Against Worcester Pop-Up COVID-19 Test Company: AG

A Center for COVID Control site along Grafton Street has wracked up negative complaints by local residents after opening several weeks ago.

Hospital Capacity In Worcester Area: See The Latest

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Worcester County.

Questionable COVID-19 Test Site Pops Up In Worcester

A Center for COVID Control test site has attracted long lines in Worcester. But the company's practices have attracted negative attention.