Worcester Sees Biggest One-Day Coronavirus Rise Since May

Worcester added 84 cases alone on Thursday, and 266 over the past week.

Fitchburg Church Linked To 150 Coronavirus Cases

The cases stem from a service at Crossroads Church on Oct. 18, health officials said.

Worcester Mercantile Center To Host Free Coronavirus Testing

The lone pop-up testing and flu shot event in Worcester this week will happen Thursday.

Worcester Adds 191 New Coronavirus Cases, Biggest Swing Since May

"We're on the wrong track here," City Manager Edward Augustus Jr. said Thursday in front of a new memorial to the city's COVID-19 dead.

Where To Get Free Coronavirus Tests, Flu Shots in Worcester

This week's events around Worcester will offer free coronavirus tests, vaccines, masks and other pandemic supplies.

Worcester Preparing For Winter Coronavirus 'Explosion': Augustus

The city manager says Worcester has an equipment stockpile, a new program for evictions and foreclosures and a vaccine distribution plan.

Massachusetts Lions Launch Low Vision Network

Provides Solutions for the Visually Impaired

Worcester Free Coronavirus Test, Flu Shot Events This Week

Get a free test of flu shot at events in Worcester planned for Oct. 13, 14 and 15.

Coronavirus In Worcester Shifts Toward Young People

Fall school sports are canceled, and city officials say that people under 19 are increasingly testing positive for the virus.

Worcester Health Board Sought To Avoid 'Berating' Of Police: Docs

A Worcester city attorney opinion gave the board cover to avoid public comment in a meeting about police reforms in August, documents show.

Worcester Coronavirus Cases Rise Sharply In State DPH Report

The rate of new infections jumped in Worcester over the last week, according to the weekly data release.

2 Worcester Free Coronavirus Test Events This Week

Great Brook Valley and Community Healthlink will host the events, and one will feature free flu shots.

4 Worcester School Workers Positive For Coronavirus: DESE

State officials released the first report on coronavirus cases in public schools on Friday.

MA Politicians React To Trump's Positive Coronavirus Test

Massachusetts politicians used the first family's diagnosis as a reminder of the massive toll of the pandemic.

3 Free Flu Shot, Coronavirus Test Events In Worcester Coming Up

See the free Worcester coronavirus testing events for the week of Sept. 28.

Coronavirus At Worcester Colleges: The Latest Data

Worcester's major colleges have not seen widespread coronavirus outbreaks so far this fall, according to each school's health data.

UMass Memorial Stockpiles PPE For Potential Coronavirus Surge

The largest hospital in central Massachusetts is trying to prevent a shortage, like what was seen when coronavirus hit last spring.

Worcester Plans Free Flu Clinics For Students, Families

Two upcoming clinics in Main South and Union Hill will feature flu shots and coronavirus testing.

Worcester Coronavirus Cases Fall As State Labels City 'High-Risk'

Worcester's leader are asking residents to recommit to mask wearing and social distancing, especially as flu season nears.

3 Free Coronavirus Test Events In Worcester This Week

Worcester will host walk-up coronavirus test events on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Worcester Hosts Free Coronavirus Test, Flu Shot Event

A series of free coronavirus testing events in Worcester continues this week in the Columbus Park neighborhood.

Worcester Sees Highest Weekly Coronavirus Increase Since July

For the second week in a row, coronavirus cases rose in Worcester, according to health officials.

3 Free Coronavirus Testing Events In Worcester This Week

The events come after Worcester reported its first increase in cases in two weeks.

Worcester Coronavirus Cases Rise After Recent Decreases

After two weeks of decreasing coronavirus cases, Worcester added 87 new cases over the past week.

Worcester Medical Chief Criticizes New CDC Coronavirus Guidance

Dr. Michael Hirsh said the CDC's more relaxed testing guidelines are "false recommendations."

UMass Doc Recalls How Plasma Saved Life From Coronavirus

Convalescent plasma from COVID-19 patients was authorized for emergency use over the weekend by the FDA.

Coronavirus Case Linked To Holy Cross Party Off-Campus

Holy Cross confirmed at least one student tested positive after a party at a home along College Street.

Worcester Hosting 2 More Free Coronavirus Test Events

Free coronavirus testing will return to Main South on Wednesday following a slight drop in cases recently.

Second Human EEE Case Discovered In MA This Year

​A Hampden County woman in her 60s became the second Massachusetts resident to contract Eastern equine encephalitis this year.

Free Coronavirus Testing In Worcester Extended Into September

Testing sites in Marlborough, Framingham and Worcester were heading toward an Aug. 14 closing deadline.

Worcester Opens Coes Pond Beach As Bacteria Levels Drop

Binienda Memorial Beach was shut down last week due to high levels of E. coli bacteria.

Worcester Adds New Free Coronavirus Test Locations

The state's "Stop the Spread" campaign is expanding in Worcester as cases begin to rise.

Coronavirus Rising In Worcester After Summer Lull: Officials

Several factors are pushing cases up in Worcester, and in many cases it's due to people letting down their guard, officials said Wednesday.

Free Coronavirus Tests, Masks In Worcester Monday

The UMass Memorial Medical Center event happens in Main South all day Monday.

New MA Travel, Quarantine Rules Start This Weekend: What To Know

You could face $500 per-day fines for disobeying new coronavirus restrictions that start Saturday.

MinuteClinic Video Visit Offering Now Available in Massachusetts

Service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week through the CVS Pharmacy App and on MinuteClinic.com.

Dangerous Bacteria At Worcester Beach Forces Closure

On one of the hottest days of the year, high E. coli levels were detected at a busy Worcester swimming spot.

MA Expands Free Coronavirus Testing To 8 More Communities

Gov. Charlie Baker announced Monday that the “Stop The Spread” program is expanding.

How To Get A Free Coronavirus Test In Worcester

The state has expanded its free coronavirus testing program to Worcester. People who may be asymptomatic are encouraged to get tested.

Worcester Sees Marked Increase In Coronavirus Cases

After two weeks of declines, new coronavirus cases in Worcester ticked up this week.