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Massachusetts Reports 1,796 New COVID-19 Cases, 11 Additional Deaths
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 1,796 new confirmed COVID cases and 11 additional deaths in the state on Wednesday.
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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 1,796 new confirmed COVID cases and 11 additional deaths in the state on Wednesday.
Thirteen districts applied to the state to start remote learning academies. Seven will welcome students this fall.
As of Monday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 2.61%.
Town Manager Alex Morse announced on Tuesday that Provincetown will drop its indoor mask mandate and replace it with an advisory.
There was a special meeting Tuesday where the commissioner for the Department of Early Education and Care asked for the authority to require masks for childcare and after school programs.
The Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline will now require customers to show proof they've had the COVID-19 vaccine.
A Tewksbury teenager is fighting the school's mask policy, just days before students return to classrooms.
Inspiring kids and their parents to get vaccinated is the current focus of the Baker administration, with roughly 100 school site vaccination clinics popping up statewide.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your coronavirus vaccine-related medical questions.
About 2,000 schools in the state will take part in coronavirus testing this year, Gov. Charlie Baker said Monday.
The city is requiring employees to be fully vaccinated by November 1.
Every county in Massachusetts but one is now at a high risk for COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker said he does not envision students having to switch to remote learning, even if COVID cases riser this fall and winter.
The number of COVID-19 patients in the ICU hit 71 on Friday, tying the previous high on Jan. 20 in Maine after a holiday surge in infections.
One Boston gym owner says the city's new indoor mask mandate is "crushing" for her industry.
Students at the schools sued in July, asking the judge to find the vaccination mandates to be unconstitutional.
Beverly City Councilor Dominic Copeland is recovering from a serious breakthrough case of COVID-19 that put him in Beverly Hospital for six days.
The mandate applies to all indoor public spaces regardless of vaccination status.
The Red Sox will be without Kiké Hernandez and Christian Arroyo when they begin their three-game series in Cleveland on Friday night. The former has tested positive for COVID-19, while the latter has been deemed a close contact.
The return of the mask mandate in Boston comes as The Eagles prepare to play at TD Garden Friday and Saturday to a fully masked audience.
Boston's new indoor mask mandate takes effect Friday morning.
The fifth and final round of winners in Massachusetts' VaxMillions COVID vaccine lottery were revealed Thursday.
The MBTA has announced new initiatives that they are hoping will make commutes easier and safer.
When the Big E returns next month for the first time since the COVID pandemic began, visitors could be required to mask up.
The new mask mandate will apply to students playing or practicing indoor sports until October 1.
I-Team sources say the victims are a young child and a woman.
Black widow spiders are known for their distinct look and painful bites. Learn how to deal with black widows.
"Les Misérables" is at the Citizen's Bank Opera House in Boston through August 25.
Boston Police are asking for the public's help in finding video footage of a gathering where five people were shot near Boston's Franklin Park on Sunday night.
Anheuser-Busch has notified the state that it plans to lay off nearly 200 workers at a Medford facility.
A Boston Duck Tour boat came to the rescue of a boy and his father who were in the Charles River Monday morning.
I-Team sources say the victims are a young child and a woman.
Methuen school officials agreed to ban the use of cellphones during instructional time in the upcoming year, calling the devices "addictions" and disruptive to learning.
Gosder Cherilus, a former NFL offensive lineman, is accused of urinating on another passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight.
Boston Police are asking for the public's help in finding video footage of a gathering where five people were shot near Boston's Franklin Park on Sunday night.
A man in his 80s from Worcester County is the first person in Massachusetts diagnosed with EEE since 2020.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center in Worcester is celebrating 50 years of saving young lives.
Doctors at Shriners Children's Boston are warning parents about a candied fruit trend on TikTok that can cause serious burns, especially in children.
Scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston have found that a common, painful rash could be linked to symptoms of dementia.
Could you spot a deepfake video? A WBZ-TV I-Team survey found more than half of those who took the test failed.
Inmates at a prison in Massachusetts claim the Department of Correction retaliated against them for speaking out earlier this year about a lack of programs there.
David Almond was living with autism and doing well when the state returned him to his abusive parent. Within months, the 14-year-old was dead.
Nurses told the I-Team they had no idea cameras were being mounted in operating rooms until after they were installed in early June.
An advocacy group wants immediate changes at a state hospital for mental patients accused of crimes in Massachusetts.
Jon Keller moderated a debate between Republicans looking for the party's nomination to challenge Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
A new report says Massachusetts is the best state to live in. But experts say you should really take a closer look before celebrating.
Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are expected to provide details of their economic policies this week.
A political expert is using a different way to find out what are people saying about former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of November's election.
Even with a heavily Democratic legislature, Massachusetts's leaders have trouble finding common ground. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller talks with Doug Howgate, president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation.
Anheuser-Busch has notified the state that it plans to lay off nearly 200 workers at a Medford facility.
Some New England orchards made Yelp's list of the best U.S. apple picking spots.
Multiple Big Lots stores in Massachusetts and another in New Hampshire are set to close, according to the retailer's website.
Massachusetts is getting ready to hold its 2024 tax free weekend. Here's what to know about the sales tax holiday.
It was a scary Monday for those who watch stocks closely and those who have retirement funds tied up in 401k accounts.
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.
Bill Simmons said Monday there is "legitimate buzz" surrounding Jeff Bezos potentially buying the Boston Celtics.
Hunter Henry has been sidelined for the last week with a leg injury, but head coach Jerod Mayo expressed some confidence that his top tight end will be on the field when the Patriots kick off the 2024 season in a few weeks.
Jayson Tatum and Matthew Tkachuk reunited in St. Louis and recreated a viral photo from their high school days together.
Will it be Jacoby Brissett or Drake Maye at quarterback for the Patriots in Week 1 of the regular season? Jerod Mayo still doesn't know in the final week of the preseason.
Matthew Judon reacts to being traded by the Patriots to the Atlanta Falcons in a 1-on-1 interview with WBZ-TV Sports director Steve Burton.
Matt Damon and Casey Affleck are part of a heist gone wrong in a new Dunkin' ad to promote "The Instigators."
Two orphaned cougars have found a new home at the Stone Zoo in Massachusetts.
A young whale's presence in Boston Harbor could delay ferries in the area.
A one-in-30-million orange lobster in Maine is a little less rare now after giving birth.
Bears that are no longer afraid of humans are trailing New Hampshire campers in search of food.