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Massachusetts COVID Deaths Drop After New Definition Adopted; 1,520 New Cases Reported
As of Monday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 1.51%.
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As of Monday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 1.51%.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your coronavirus vaccine-related medical questions.
The City of Cambridge is lifting its indoor mask mandate on Monday.
As of Friday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 1.67%.
As of Thursday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 1.60%.
The number of people who have died from COVID-19 in Massachusetts will decrease by 3,700 after the state adjusted its definition of what classifies.
Thursday marked the second anniversary of the day Gov. Charlie Baker declared a State of Emergency in Massachusetts due to the COVID pandemic.
The Board of Health said the School Department will decide when to drop the mask mandate.
"Undoubtedly, there are others out there," Dr. Mallika writes.
As of Tuesday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 1.62%.
The state-run COVID-19 testing sites in New Hampshire will close next week.
As of Monday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 1.55%.
A new study has identified a variety of different heart and vascular-related effects of COVID.
Starting Monday, people visiting the Massachusetts State House don't need to wear a mask or show proof of vaccination to get in.
Boston has officially ended its indoor mask mandate in most settings.
As of Friday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 1.82%.
Once again, the number of cases have dropped across Massachusetts schools.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 1.80%, which is the first time in 2022 the positivity rate has been that low.
COVID-19 vaccines may reduce the risk of long COVID.
At least two local epidemiologists say we're heading transitioning from pandemic to endemic.
As of Wednesday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 1.85%.
A CDC study found that two doses of Pfizer vaccine was still very effective at keeping young kids and teens out of the ER, urgent care centers, and hospitals.
The Boston Board of Health voted on Tuesday to end the city's indoor mask mandate in most settings, effective Saturday.
As of Tuesday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 1.88%.
As of Monday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts has dropped to 1.89%.
After a three-week-long adventure that spanned 10 miles, a missing cat was reunited with his family in Somerville.
Brayan Bello took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and Jarren Duran delivered a tiebreaking two-run single in the seventh to carry the Boston Red Sox past the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 Saturday night.
Three people are dead, and two are injured following a head-on crash on Route 101 in Candia, New Hampshire, on Saturday.
Police are investigating after a man died when he stumbled onto the electrified track at Boston's Park Street MBTA station on Saturday.
Facing personal challenges and giving to others makes Boston College's Ismael Zamor this week's BZ's MVP.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
Police are investigating after a man died when he stumbled onto the electrified track at Boston's Park Street MBTA station on Saturday.
After a three-week-long adventure that spanned 10 miles, a missing cat was reunited with his family in Somerville.
Three people are dead, and two are injured following a head-on crash on Route 101 in Candia, New Hampshire, on Saturday.
After a baby boy died when he was left in a hot car in Massachusetts this week, experts are offering advice to parents and pet owners on how to prevent similar tragedies.
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.
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.
Donald Trump's comments about Kamala Harris' race reminded Jon Keller of Trump's infamous comments insulting war hero Sen. John McCain.
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.
The Great Scott rock club is making a comeback after closing during the COVID pandemic.
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.
Brayan Bello took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and Jarren Duran delivered a tiebreaking two-run single in the seventh to carry the Boston Red Sox past the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 Saturday night.
Facing personal challenges and giving to others makes Boston College's Ismael Zamor this week's BZ's MVP.
Masataka Yoshida homered and had four RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 12-10 on Friday night.
Now that he's healthy again, Raekwon McMillan is making a strong case to earn an important role on the New England defense.
Triston Casas is expected to make his long-awaited return to the Red Sox lineup Friday night as the team continues its four-game series against the Orioles in Baltimore.
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.