Boston Public Schools still mulling mask mandate after winter break
Boston Public School officials continue to weigh whether or not to require masks for students and staff when they return to class on Tuesday.
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Boston Public School officials continue to weigh whether or not to require masks for students and staff when they return to class on Tuesday.
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.
Boston Public Schools are looking into the possibility of bringing back a "temporary masking mandate" when students and teachers return to classes after holiday break.
After a three-month hiatus, the federal government is making four rapid virus tests available through covidtests.gov starting Thursday.
There's an incentive to get a COVID shot this holiday season.
A fifth of the U.S. population hasn't been vaccinated, most Americans haven't gotten the latest boosters and many have stopped wearing masks.
A federal judge has approved a nearly $58 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit filed in response to the deaths of dozens of veterans who contracted COVID-19 at a Massachusetts veterans home.
Stories about COVID experiments at the Boston University lab suddenly flew around the internet. So what happened?
Dr. Mallika Marshall said there's no reason to be concerned about the bivalent booster shot.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is offering some employees who were fired for refusing to get the COVID vaccine their jobs back, I-Team sources said.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your coronavirus-related medical questions.
The goal of the study was to determine why the Omicron variant of COVID-19 seems to cause less severe disease than the original strain.
There's an increased risk of exposure to COVID as kids go back to school, the FDA said.
A new poll shows most of us are done with masks and COVID precautions. But health experts say the virus isn't done with us.
The city's top health official says the level of COVID in Boston's wastewater is "very concerning."
If 80 percent of eligible people get their COVID boosters this fall, this would help contain the amount of deaths and hospitalizations over the next six months, a study says.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your coronavirus-related medical questions.
According to new data, a sore throat is becoming a hallmark symptom of COVID.
Wastewater data in Massachusetts has shown an uptick in COVID levels across the state.
"They were constantly checking in. For three months, they were essentially our family."
There are questions being raised about the state of the pandemic.
Getting the vaccine before Halloween will allow ample time to build immunity before cold and flu season hits.
The event aimed to make it easy for families to get the COVID vaccine.
The Boston Public Health Commission is looking to encourage people to get vaccinated for the back-to-school season.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 6,623 new confirmed COVID cases over the past week.
A Massachusetts mother is warning other parents about the respiratory risks this season as her young has been hospitalized with three illnesses at once.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Heavy winds brought down trees and debris across Massachusetts Thursday, including in Billerica where a giant tree fell on a home – narrowly missing the homeowner.
Snow from a sizable winter storm looks to pass just south of Massachusetts next week.
Five students at Assumption University in Massachusetts are facing criminal charges after police say they used a dating app to lure a man to campus, then attacked him.
Prosecutors want to exclude testimony that was a sticking point of controversy in Karen Read's first trial.
Surveillance video shows the burglar climbing down from the ceiling to get inside.
A Massachusetts mother is warning other parents about the respiratory risks this season as her young has been hospitalized with three illnesses at once.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
By beating Ted Kennedy in 1980, Jon Keller says Jimmy Carter opened the door for Michael Dukakis, Paul Tsongas and John Kerry.
Jon Keller said Jimmy Carter is a worthy study in what makes a great American great.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey says her top priorities heading in 2025 are transportation and housing.
In a year-end interview with WBZ-TV, Gov. Maura Healey had a message for the handful of Massachusetts communities that designate themselves as "sanctuary" cities for immigrants: "We are not a sanctuary state."
How do you keep political drama from poisoning important relationships during the holidays?
Many stores and supermarkets in Massachusetts are open Christmas Eve but closing early.
Holiday shoppers his the malls on Saturday to get last-minute gifts and a little bit of holiday cheer.
A romance bookstore - the first in the Boston area - has opened its doors in Cambridge, giving fans of the genre the chance to revel in romantic reads.
Ocean State Job Lot announced this week it is taking over another Christmas Tree Shops location, this one in North Attleboro.
Massachusetts is getting closer to allowing pot cafes and other sites for social marijuana consumption.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Jayson Tatum had 33 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-115 on Thursday night.
The New York Rangers beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 Thursday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said Drake Maye will start in the team's season finale as New England can clinch the No. 1 draft pick with a loss.
The AFC and NFC Pro Bowl teams were announced, and just one member of the New England Patriots is headed to Orlando.
Drake Maye will start for the New England Patriots in Sunday's regular-season finale as long as he's healthy, but the team may have an out for Week 18.
Centuries-old angels have been uncovered at the Old North Church in Boston, made famous by Paul Revere's midnight ride.
A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect "dog nativity scene" that's going viral on social media.
Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a 20-year-old blind cat who was seen floating on a piece of ice in Westford.
The Mount Washington Observatory shared photos of staff members hanging ten on "rime ice" formations.
A unique ATM tree in Greenfield, Massachusetts was hit by thieves in a heist.