Nantucket Issues Indoor Mask Mandate After Emergency Meeting
The Nantucket Board of Health passed an indoor mask mandate after an emergency meeting on Thursday.
The Nantucket Board of Health passed an indoor mask mandate after an emergency meeting on Thursday.
Moderna says a third booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine will likely be necessary this fall because of the rapid spread of the Delta variant of the coronavirus.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is 93-percent effective against the coronavirus six months after people get the second dose.
Because the Delta variant spreads so easily, some believe that percentage for COVID-19 herd immunity is now closer to 80%, perhaps even as high as 90%.
A respiratory illness that is commonly seen in young children in the winter is making an early appearance this year and some kids can get pretty sick from it.
As of Wednesday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 2.62%.
All staff members and students in Burlington Public Schools will be required to wear masks this year, regardless of vaccination status.
Concerts are returning to places such as Fenway Park as health officials warn of concerns surrounding the COVID Delta variant.
As students prepare to return to the classroom this fall, the contagious Delta variant has convinced some parents in Brockton to get their children vaccinated.
As of Tuesday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 2.54%.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker said he does not believe Barack Obama's birthday party with several hundred people on Martha's Vineyard is a good idea.
A Massachusetts lawmaker is proposing a bill requiring a universal mask mandate in schools this fall.
A new study finds that early symptoms of COVID-19 may differ based on age and gender. Dr. Mallika Marshall explains.
Some Massachusetts businesses are requiring customers to wear masks, or in some cases show their vaccination card.
Lawmakers in Worcester said the city is now in the process of deciding if they'll make mask wearing indoors mandatory following the CDC's new COVID-19 data.
The National Weather Service released its winter outlook and the La Niña forecast on the coldest morning so far in Massachusetts.
Residents in Grafton who've been dealing with a smelly situation for years can finally get some relief.
The family of a man hit and killed over the weekend outside the Forest Hills T station in Jamaica Plain plans to file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Using artificial intelligence, a doctor at Brigham and Women's Hospital has developed a tool that identifies patients at risk for intimate partner violence.
Shoppers will be able to find Bed Bath & Beyond-branded products in stores again, at The Container Store locations.
Using artificial intelligence, a doctor at Brigham and Women's Hospital has developed a tool that identifies patients at risk for intimate partner violence.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
In this week's At the Clinic with Dr. Mallika, she explains what charley horses are and how to treat them.
Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day and a new study finds that meditation can be just as effective in treating anxiety as medication.
Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
A Plymouth man says that fraudsters tried to steal his home out from under him, just one week after WBZ's I-Team reported on a similar scam in Concord.
In the wake of Enrique Delgado-Garcia's death following a boxing training exercise with the Massachusetts State Police, the I-Team uncovered a similar case decades ago where a recruit died after excessive police training.
Relief may be on the way for hundreds of drivers in Massachusetts, who lost their commercial driver's licenses due to violations from decades ago.
Valuable land in Concord, Massachusetts was stolen from a couple. Now a home is being built there against their wishes.
Senator Elizabeth Warren and her challenger John Deaton went head-to-head in a debate held at the WBZ studios.
Senator Elizabeth Warren and Republican challenger John Deaton met in their first debate hosted by WBZ-TV.
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and her Republican challenger John Deaton will face off in a debate on October 15.
WBZ political analyst Jon Keller is putting two new commercials from the candidates to the truth test.
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell has filed a lawsuit against TikTok. Is that the best way to fight back?
The owner of the New Hampshire coffee shop believes it will cost them more than a million dollars to move and buy another property.
An old Christmas Tree Shops location in Massachusetts will be turned into a "Spirit Christmas" store.
Parlee Farms in Tyngsboro made Newsweek's list of the best apple picking spots in the United States.
Toy and game maker Hasbro is looking at moving its headquarters from Rhode Island to downtown Boston, according to a new report.
Nearly 900 hotel workers at four Boston hotels went on strike Sunday morning.
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.
The Patriots listed quarterback Drake Maye with a knee issue on their first injury report of the week.
David Pastrnak and Hampus Lindholm scored 13 seconds apart in the second period to help the Boston Bruins beat Colorado 5-3 on Wednesday night.
The Patriots will take over England this weekend as they'll play the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London.
Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida is on the mend this offseason after undergoing right shoulder surgery, the team announced Wednesday.
Jerod Mayo knows a fast start will go a long way toward his team winning games, and the Patriots will face a Jaguars team that has given up a lot of first-quarter points this season.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.
The northern lights have been very active in 2024. An expert explains why it could continue for months to come.
A treasure hunt that spanned much of the northeast before being narrowed to Massachusetts has turned up gold.
The giant flying Joro spider was nowhere to be found in Boston on Thursday.
A Joro spider has made it to Massachusetts. The giant, venomous arachnid was spotted in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood.