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COVID Cases Growing South Of Boston; Nantucket 7-Day Positivity Rate Over 11 Percent
A group of cities and towns located south of Boston have higher positivity rates for coronavirus than the state average.
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A group of cities and towns located south of Boston have higher positivity rates for coronavirus than the state average.
That means the CDC now recommends everyone in the state wear a mask indoors.
All students, staff, and visitors at Medford Public Schools will be required to wear face coverings while inside school buildings and buses.
The FDA has authorized a booster shot for immunocompromised people for whom two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine might not be enough protection.
Acting Boston Mayor Kim Janey announced on Thursday that all city employees will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to regular testing for the virus.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker reiterated on Thursday that he does not believe a statewide mask mandate for schools is necessary at this time.
A man from Attleboro and an eighth grader from Reading are the third pair of winners in Massachusetts' VaxMillions giveaway.
Moderna is doubling the number of kids in its COVID-19 vaccine trial and there are three local sites that are part of the study.
Worcester, one of the largest school districts in the state, will require masks in school this fall.
If you lose your COVID-19 vaccination card, there are ways to get another one.
The number of breakthrough COVID infections in Massachusetts is nearing 10,000, but a closer look at the numbers shows the vast majority of fully vaccinated people are protected.
Some Billerica parents have organized a protest on August 24, when the school committee plans to vote on their masking guidelines.
As of Tuesday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 2.88%.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now urging people in every county in Massachusetts except Hampshire County to wear masks indoors.
Dr. Mallika Marshall says until we know more, sneaking out and getting a third COVID vaccination right now, may not help you, and could potentially harm you.
A new study finds that people who have had COVID-19 in the past still benefit from getting vaccinated against COVID.
The Falmouth Road Race returns this Sunday after a one-year break because of the pandemic and runners will be required to wear masks at the start and finish lines.
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test at all concerts on the band's current tour.
A new mask mandate is now in effect in Belmont. It's one of a growing list of communities now requiring masks indoors.
The cancelation comes after several Community Center employees tested positive for coronavirus.
Counting Crows canceled their Sunday night concert in Boston after a member of the band's touring party tested positive for COVID-19.
In recent weeks, the number of people taking a COVID-19 test has roughly doubled.
Fire departments in several Massachusetts communities have reported COVID cases in vaccinated firefighters.
Travelers leaving from Hyannis to Nantucket are packing more than just umbrellas. They're bringing extra face coverings after the island's Board of Health voted to require masks indoors again
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your coronavirus and coronavirus vaccine-related medical questions.
Michael Bono is carving out his own independence, while serving his community.
Yainer Diaz's tiebreaking solo homer with one out in the ninth inning lifted the Houston Astros to a 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night.
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.
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.
Yainer Diaz's tiebreaking solo homer with one out in the ninth inning lifted the Houston Astros to a 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night.
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.
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.