CDC signs off on Novavax Covid-19 vaccine for adults
Novavax's is the fourth coronavirus vaccine available in the U.S., and it uses a different type of vaccine technology than the others.
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Novavax's is the fourth coronavirus vaccine available in the U.S., and it uses a different type of vaccine technology than the others.
Studies suggest that infection from earlier subvariants of omicron provide good protection from the latest subvariants.
Women had been reporting this side effect for some time.
As the coronavirus continues to mutate, the symptoms reported by patients with COVID are changing as well.
Cases have increased in Boston by 38.9% in the last week, according to the BPHC.
A local doctor says there is no cause for panic in Massachusetts.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 7,096 new confirmed COVID cases over the past week.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers your coronavirus vaccine-related medical questions.
Some medical experts are concerned two of the latest variants could play a role in the increase of COVID cases.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 7.87%.
Starting next week, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health will release coronavirus case numbers every Thursday.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 7.29%.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 7.09%.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 6.66%.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 6.22%.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.62%.
Results of the trial showed that the vaccine appeared to be safe and had a strong immune response.
Some experts recommend that you wait 4-6 weeks after your last COVID shot before getting a mammogram.
The city of Worcester is advising residents to wear masks indoors again.
A growing number of Massachusetts school districts are suggesting, but not mandating that students put masks on, since COVID-19 numbers are climbing.
The return of masking in schools is not nearly as widespread as earlier in the pandemic.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts has now increased to 6.77%.
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%.
Just when it seems like things can't get any worse for the Boston Red Sox, the team has placed two players in COVID protocol on Friday. Enrique Hernandez and Rich Hill are both in protocol, according to multiple reports.
A Massachusetts doctor said he welcomes the surgeon general's proposal to add warning labels to alcohol about the links to cancer but some business owners are concerned this will affect their sales.
Massachusetts is seeing an increase in reported norovirus cases this season compared to the previous year.
A 6-year-old boy has RSV, strep throat, and pneumonia. His mother never thought a cough could escalate so fast.
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.
The forecast for Massachusetts is cold and windy, and we're tracking a potential snowstorm for the weekend.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft held a press conference on Monday.
The Boston Calling lineup for the 2025 music festival is out.
Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor, the lead investigator in the Karen Read case, will sit before a trial board to face allegations of misconduct.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has already made the biggest decision of the offseason, firing head coach Jerod Mayo on Sunday. Now he's got to find someone to turn the franchise around.
A Massachusetts doctor said he welcomes the surgeon general's proposal to add warning labels to alcohol about the links to cancer but some business owners are concerned this will affect their sales.
Massachusetts is seeing an increase in reported norovirus cases this season compared to the previous year.
A 6-year-old boy has RSV, strep throat, and pneumonia. His mother never thought a cough could escalate so fast.
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.
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.
Veteran political reporter Gin Dumcius of CommonWealth Beacon previewed the upcoming legislative session and other key 2025 topics in Massachusetts politics.
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."
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.
While Jerod Mayo is gone after one season as head coach, Eliot Wolf will remain the Patriots' Vice President of Player Personnel
The New England Patriots are wasting no time in their head-coaching search, reportedly requesting an interview with Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.
Jerod Mayo is out as head coach of the Patriots after just one season, but there is plenty of blame to go around in New England.
One day after firing head coach Jerod Mayo, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft took the podium at Gillette Stadium and shouldered the blame for a disappointing 2024 season.
Bo Hovart scored his second goal of the game on a breakaway 3:10 into overtime and the New York Islanders snapped a three-game skid with a 5-4 win over the Boston Bruins on Sunday night.
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.