5 years ago, Massachusetts declared a COVID State of Emergency
It was five years ago today that then-Gov. Charlie Baker declared a State of Emergency in Massachusetts due to COVID.
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It was five years ago today that then-Gov. Charlie Baker declared a State of Emergency in Massachusetts due to COVID.
Even if you get rebound COVID after taking Paxlovid, Dr. Mallika Marshal says the medication definitely works.
Many people are pulling out the rapid home tests they bought months ago. But how do you know if they still work?
The head of the CDC visited the Whittier Street Health Center to encourage people to get the updated COVID vaccine.
Do you know where your Covid-19 vaccine card is? If not, getting a new one could be tricky.
The new COVID-19 vaccine is now available. Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your questions about them.
A local nurse had three confirmed appointments for the new COVID vaccine and each time was turned away.
The hospital says that if the trend continues, it may need to require masks for anyone who enters the building.
Most of us have only had one bivalent booster and now seniors and people with weakened immune systems are being asked to get a second one now.
Tufts Medical Center has no COVID inpatients for the first time in more than three years.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccines will remain free, even after the government contract ends this spring.
Mayor Michelle Wu says the city will have a decision by the end of this week on a potential temporary mask mandate for Boston Public Schools after the holiday break.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 7,790 new confirmed COVID cases over the past week.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 8.09%, which is down from the last report by .08%.
Appointments for young children will be available at 400 locations starting Tuesday.
Should you be wearing a mask in a grocery store again? Top epidemiologists weigh in.
Friday is the highest rate since January 31 when it was 6.63%.
Barnstable, Berkshire, Franklin, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Worcester counties are in the high-risk category
The latest developments concerning coronavirus in Massachusetts, updated throughout the day.
Thursday marks the first time the positivity rate is over 6% since early February.
Ever wonder why your loving and affectionate child all of a sudden tunes you out as soon as they hit their teen years? Well, new research is shedding some light and I'm sure a lot of parents will want to "tune" in.
The latest developments concerning coronavirus in Massachusetts, updated throughout the day.
The FDA says there are counterfeit kits out there that could give false results.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is up to 5.63%.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts decreased slightly to 5.15%.
A scientist believes the rock that crashed into a home in Gloucester, Massachusetts was a meteorite.
The Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Wednesday night.
Boston officials are rolling out new tools and sensors to increase the fight against rat infestations.
The NBA has unanimously approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to a group led by private equity mogul Bill Chisholm in a deal that values the franchise at $6.1 billion.
A new Gallup poll finds the percent of American adults who drink alcohol has dropped its lowest point in nearly a century.
Falmouth health officials say an older person has contracted a rare infection from a bacteria that can cause a "flesh-eating" illness.
Police with K-9 units have been searching woods where they say Kaylee Monteiro was last seen.
A scientist believes the rock that crashed into a home in Gloucester, Massachusetts was a meteorite.
A Tennessee man was arrested after police said he used fake money to buy more than $100,000 in jewelry from a store in Boston.
Boston officials are rolling out new tools and sensors to increase the fight against rat infestations.
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.
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.
Hank Brennan, the special prosecutor in Karen Read's second trial, was paid more than half a million dollars in legal fees alone.
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.
The Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Wednesday night.
The NBA has unanimously approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to a group led by private equity mogul Bill Chisholm in a deal that values the franchise at $6.1 billion.
The Patriots got some big plays on offense from Drake Maye, but the line struggled against the pass rush in the first of two joint practices with the Minnesota Vikings.
We now know when the Celtics will tip off their NBA Cup action, as well as a spot in the NBA's debut night on Amazon Prime.
The New England Patriots have struggled to win games on the field over the last two seasons, but the franchise remains one of the most valuable organizations in the NFL.
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.