coroanvirus

Some of the compounds in cannabis may prevent the entry of the coronavirus into healthy human cells, according to a study published in the Journal of Nature Products.

There are ways to minimize health risks if you’re hosting a holiday gathering and still enjoy the beloved traditions of the season.

Department of Defense officials on Wednesday said they expect the doses to arrive as early as next week. They said they plan to administer shots within 20 to 48 hours from when the vaccine gets approval.

Fans won’t be allowed into Patriots or Revolution games at Gillette Stadium through the end of their seasons, stadium officials announced Monday. Officials said they had learned that Gov. Charlie Baker’s executive order banning gatherings at large venues amid the coronavirus crisis would remain in effect through the NFL and MLS seasons. Patriots fans hadn’t been allowed at Gillette...

Broncos defensive end Shelby Harris wasn’t thrilled with the news that Sunday’s Week 5 matchup vs. the Patriots has been postponed to Monday night.

Officials are banning fans from attending games, at least through September at Gillette Stadium, and for the remainder of the season at Fenway Park, over the risk of transmitting the coronavirus in the stands. The Massachusetts Reopening Advisory Board told officials at Gillette Stadium Tuesday that fans won’t be allowed inside in September, meaning New England Patriots fans will...

New England Patriots fans will all be watching games at home for at least the start of this football season because of the coronavirus, while Boston Red Sox fans won’t get a chance to watch the team in person at all this year. Officials at Gillette Stadium said Tuesday that they were told by the Massachusetts Reopening Advisory Board...

Mayo Clinic researchers reported a strong hint that blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors helps other patients recover, but it’s not proof and some experts worry if, amid clamor for the treatment, they’ll ever get a clear answer. More than 64,000 patients in the U.S. have been given convalescent plasma, a century-old approach to fend off flu and measles before...

Erica Resha has created a movement that is giving the community a chance to connect with our Heros working on the front lines. NECN’s Derek Zagami has the story.

One of the most vulnerable population groups in the coronavirus crisis now has a new outlet to avoid social isolation amid the social distancing meant to keep them safe. Seniors across Massachusetts identified through a state commission called “Grandparents Raising Grandchildren” will get phone calls from volunteer state troopers under the new “Chat With a Trooper” program, Massachusetts State Police…

Brockton is launching a drive-up coronavirus testing site for essential workers.

Amid concerns some people would run the Boston Marathon course Monday amid the coronavirus crisis, Mayor Marty Walsh was doubling down on his message to runners to stay away from the route.

“I think we are one of the safest places to be in the world today right now” said Sanbury as she spoke with NECN’s Derek Zagami

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker