Millions more free COVID tests coming to Massachusetts towns
Municipalities will also be able to request PPE from the state for free distribution.
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Municipalities will also be able to request PPE from the state for free distribution.
For the first time since before the COVID pandemic, masks won't be required in Boston Public Schools Thursday for the first day of classes.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your coronavirus-related medical questions.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 7,790 new confirmed COVID cases over the past week.
This is the first time updated Covid-19 vaccines have received emergency use authorization in the United States.
The website where people can claim their tests blamed Congress for failing to provide more money for the program.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 7.84%, which is down from the last report by 0.21%.
In Worcester, the district has a warehouse with over 20,000 covid test kits and personal protective equipment.
Students who were exposed but are asymptomatic can remain in school.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the nation should move away from restrictive measures such as quarantines and social distancing and focus on reducing severe disease from COVID-19.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 8.05%, which is up from the last report by 0.08%.
An at-home test could become an essential tool in better protecting the most vulnerable from the virus.
Children tend to experience milder symptoms of COVID compared to adults and it could be due to their noses.
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Experts believe you're most contagious two days before your symptoms begin and during the first three days of illness.
A new study finds that a COVID vaccine skin "patch" may work better than traditional shots.
The agency is expected to de-emphasize regular screening testing for Covid-19 in schools.
It's estimated that more than 70% of Americans have had COVID, but we all know someone who says they've never had it.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your coronavirus-related medical questions.
There's good news about the state of the coronavirus pandemic in Boston.
The newly formulated booster targets the highly transmissible omicron variant.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 8.09%, which is down from the last report by .08%.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 8.17%, up .30% from the last report.
Dr. Mallika Marshall says "in all likelihood the president should be fine."
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID, one day after visiting Somerset, Massachusetts.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston say that, based on a study in mice, lithium could someday help treat Alzheimer's disease.
E-cigarettes have been drawing in young people for years and new research finds teenagers who vape have higher rates of depression and anxiety.
The Eastern equine encephalitis virus, or EEE, has been identified in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time in 2025.
Boston nurse practitioner Alexa Nicholls Costa wants to help couples struggling with infertility by assisting with the numerous injections that are part of in vitro fertilization.
MACI Arthro is a less invasive knee procedure used to repair cartilage with the patient's cells.
Boston researchers said that the timing of meals for night shift workers could be critical for heart health.
Rats in Boston may be spreading a potentially deadly disease, according to a Tufts University study.
A New Hampshire man is making sure that those facing a Parkinson's diagnosis are getting the support they need.
There's a new medical issue on Martha's Vineyard, and it's impacting the way people eat.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are meeting in Alaska on Friday for a high-stakes summit over ending the war in Ukraine. Follow live updates.
An Uber driver stopped his car to move a tree branch in the road when two men suddenly jumped out of the woods.
A woman has been arrested after allegedly running an illegal "erotic" massage parlor in a person's Massachusetts home after pretending to be a caretaker.
A police officer in Waltham is being called a hero after he managed to thwart an apparent Bitcoin scam.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston say that, based on a study in mice, lithium could someday help treat Alzheimer's disease.
E-cigarettes have been drawing in young people for years and new research finds teenagers who vape have higher rates of depression and anxiety.
The Eastern equine encephalitis virus, or EEE, has been identified in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time in 2025.
Boston nurse practitioner Alexa Nicholls Costa wants to help couples struggling with infertility by assisting with the numerous injections that are part of in vitro fertilization.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
The last time the state of Massachusetts inspected the Gabriel House in Fall River was in October 2023, the I-Team has learned.
The father of a 40-year-old woman who died in Brookline police custody says investigators are treating her death as a homicide and is demanding answers.
A new Gallup poll finds the percent of American adults who drink alcohol has dropped its lowest point in nearly a century.
Funding cuts and immigration policies may keep many international students out of Massachusetts and the United States this fall.
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren spoke to WBZ-TV's Jon Keller about a wide range of issues on this week's "Keller at Large."
A new poll reveals which newsmakers are popular and who isn't.
The 2024 presidential election showed neither party is "really working for the working class in a way [they] should be," said the Massachusetts AFL-CIO president.
Hawaiian Airlines is ending its direct flights from Boston to Honolulu this fall.
Tax free weekend is coming up in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the 2025 sales tax holiday.
Hannaford is closing one of its stores in Marlboro, Massachusetts, and another chain will be taking its place.
Home decor and furniture retailer At Home has filed for bankruptcy and announced it will close 26 stores across the country, including Massachusetts's Dedham and Shrewsbury stores.
A New Hampshire town's attempt to force a bakery to remove or alter its pastry painting is unconstitutional, a judge ruled.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
A student-athlete from Boxford is already getting the attention of colleges for his impressive javelin throwing skills.
Trevor Story bounced one through the drawn-in infield with the bases loaded in the ninth inning and the Red Sox beat the Miami Marlins 2-1 on Friday night.
The Boston Celtics signed second-round pick Amari Williams to a two-way contract on Friday.
A look at the Patriots players we'll be keeping a close eye on during Saturday's preseason tilt against the Vikings.
The Boston Celtics are going to look a lot different during the 2025-26 season, but there will be plenty of intrigue around the team as it navigates a season without Jayson Tatum.
Old Thom the orca was spotted in a rare killer whale sighting off Massachusetts.
A Worcester woman thought she had scratched a $10,000 winning lottery ticket, but it turns out that she won a whole lot more.
A Massachusetts man won $2 million playing the Powerball thanks to a very lucky mistake.
A tourist was posing for a photo in front of Sullivan's Castle Island in Boston, when a seagull swooped in and swiped her hot dog.
A Massachusetts man said the sting of the Asian needle ant left him feeling sick.