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"FLiRT" COVID variants are spreading. Scientists share what we know so far.
Some of the strains in the "FLiRT" group are closely related to the JN.1 COVID variant from last winter.
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Some of the strains in the "FLiRT" group are closely related to the JN.1 COVID variant from last winter.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your questions on when those over 65 should get their next COVID booster.
The CDC is reportedly weighing a revision to COVID-19 guidance which could allow people who test positive to return to work sooner.
The World Health Organization's top official pointed to holiday gatherings and the spread of the JN.1 variant as factors behind nearly 10,000 COVID-19 deaths worldwide in December.
Experts say now is a good time to get vaccinated against COVID and flu ahead of your Thanksgiving holiday gathering.
The head of the CDC visited the Whittier Street Health Center to encourage people to get the updated COVID vaccine.
If you think you could have COVID and your initial test is negative, test again in 48 hours and wear a mask around others in the meantime.
Do you know where your Covid-19 vaccine card is? If not, getting a new one could be tricky.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions.
A local nurse had three confirmed appointments for the new COVID vaccine and each time was turned away.
The new COVID-19 vaccine is now available. Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your questions about them.
Some people planning to get the new COVID-19 vaccine are getting bills for nearly $200.
The new COVID-19 vaccines for fall 2023 started rolling out this week.
Vaccine experts considered narrower recommendations for only higher-risk groups, but decided almost all Americans could benefit.
The new shots are similar to previously approved formulas but were updated to target strains of the virus descended from Omicron.
Moderna said its updated COVID vaccine should protect against the highly-mutated new variant.
Vaccine maker Moderna said its updated Covid shot should protect against the highly-mutated new variant.
There may be a benefit to getting your COVID shots in the same arm each time.
Massachusetts State Police must reinstate seven troopers who refused to be vaccinated for COVID-19, an independent arbitrator has ruled.
According to the CDC, if you have recently had COVID, you may want to wait at least three months before getting a booster.
Most of us have only had one bivalent booster and now seniors and people with weakened immune systems are being asked to get a second one now.
Robin writes, "I developed tinnitus several years ago. It runs in my family. I recently saw an article related to COVID vaccinations and tinnitus. What can you tell me?"
The Boston Red Sox stunned New York 5-3 on Friday night and sent the Yankees to their 14th loss in 18 games.
A Massachusetts teen managed to stop a runaway boat going in circles on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire.
President Biden sat down with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos in Wisconsin Friday for the first interview since his disastrous presidential debate last week.
With tourism booming - especially around Halloween - the city of Salem will be charging tour guides 3,500% more for a tour guide license in 2025.
A ticket booth that sells discounted theater tickets on the day of performances will be returning to Boston for the first time since the pandemic.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is the latest Democrat to express concerns about President Joe Biden running for re-election.
In an exclusive interview with WBZ-TV, John O'Keefe's brother revealed what he said to Karen Read in court after a mistrial was declared in her murder trial.
For the first time, John O’Keefe’s brother Paul is speaking about Karen Read and what his family has gone through during the high-profile case that ended in a mistrial.
A man accused of trying to kidnap a child from a Boston July 4th party was in court Friday, where a judge ordered him to undergo a psychiatric evaluation.
For the second straight year, the Sumner Tunnel in Boston is closing for a lengthy renovation.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern."
Brominated vegetable oil will no longer be allowed in food and beverages in the U.S., 50 years after chemical banned in U.K.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
The I-Team's Call for Action helped an Ipswich woman who spent years trying to get to the bottom of a mistake that was affecting her credit score.
A reformed romance scammer is speaking out, sharing with the I-Team how he got women to send him tens of thousands of dollars.
The I-Team's Call for Action came to the aid of a Waltham woman who paid thousands for a procedure to help her lose fat.
Records show Massachusetts police departments typically and legally sell back or trade in their guns to dealers when they're no longer used by officers.
A woman told WBZ-TV's I-Team she believes she was raped by a killer just weeks before two bodies were found in Brockton in 2014.
Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin spoke to WBZ-TV about his concerns over public distrust in the election process.
Jon Keller said Trump's delivery in his first debate was crisp and forceful, while Biden's presentation was halting, his voice raspy.
A bombshell report on the global EV marketplace finds 46% of American EV drivers are so fed up with charging and mobility issues, they're ready to switch back to gas-powered vehicles.
Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio hopes voters will empower her by approving the initiative petition.
Diana DiZoglio wants to perform an audit of the Massachusetts legislature, but has been met with pushback.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket is set to open in 2025 next to Foxwoods in Connecticut.
In a humble space in Hyde Park, a local company is on a mission to fix how flour is made.
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 Boston Red Sox stunned New York 5-3 on Friday night and sent the Yankees to their 14th loss in 18 games.
Automatic runner Romy Gonzalez scored a go-ahead run on David Hamilton's RBI groundout in the 12th inning, Tyler O'Neill added an RBI double and the Boston Red Sox beat the Miami Marlins 6-5 on Thursday for a sweep of the three-game series.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Ceddanne Rafaela tripled, doubled and drove in three runs, Brayan Bello limited Miami to a run over 6 2/3 innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Marlins 7-2 on Wednesday night.
Celtics star Jaylen Brown lost his ring during the team's parade. Two fans helped him track it down, and he paid them back with a big surprise.
A humpback whale was caught on video leaping out of the water in Kittery, Maine.
Harvard researchers suggest intelligent beings concealed on Earth could be responsible for UFO sightings.
The MSPCA says goats can be goofy and fun pets - and you don't need to be an experienced farmer to adopt one.
Twenty-three sets of twins have graduated from Pollard Middle School in Needham.
A Nantucket restaurant and store has sold two scratch tickets worth more than $1 million this year.