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Baker Announces Finalized Plans for Gillette Stadium COVID-19 Vaccination Site
Gov. Charlie Baker says the Gillette Stadium vaccine distribution site will eventually deliver up to 5,000 doses a day.
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There Are More Than 90,000 Active COVID Cases in Mass. Right Now
Massachusetts now has more than 90,000 active cases of COVID-19 — a total roughly equal to the population of Fall River — after a weekend during which state officials counted more than 12,000 newly confirmed cases of the respiratory illness, the Department of Public Health estimated. The department reported 7,110 new cases on Saturday and another 5,396 on Sunday. In…
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Mass. Schools Report 431 New COVID Cases Among Students, Staff
Massachusetts schools across the state on Thursday reported 431 new cases of the coronavirus among students and staff. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released the numbers Thursday in its weekly COVID-19 report. A total of 178 students with district building access within seven days of the report tested positive from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6, as did 253 school…
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Mass. First Responders to Start Getting COVID Vaccine Jan. 11, Gov. Baker Says
Gov. Charlie Baker details vaccine distribution for first responders in Mass.
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Is the New Strain of COVID Already in Massachusetts?: What You Need to Know
The new, more contagious variant of the coronavirus that originated in the United Kingdom may already be here in Massachusetts. California announced the nation’s second confirmed case of the mutated strain of COVID-19 on Wednesday. That came 24 hours after word of the first reported U.S. variant infection, which emerged in Colorado. The cases triggered a host of questions...
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Baker Discusses New COVID Strain, Warns Against New Year's Eve Parties
Gov. Charlie Baker discussed the new, highly-contagious strain of coronavirus and warned residents against holding New Year’s Eve parties on Wednesday. “Both Pfizer and Moderna said they don’t believe this variant would have any less of an impact on the ability of their products to work,” he said. “It is really the primary issue is not the strength of...
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Mass. Reports 5,655 More COVID-19 Cases, 76 New Deaths
Massachusetts reported 5,655 new confirmed coronavirus cases Thursday and an additional 76 deaths. There have now been 328,307 confirmed cases and 11,706 deaths, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The percentage of coronavirus tests coming back positive, on average, has slightly decreased to 5.76%, according to the report. The number of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 has increase to…
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Gov. Baker Announces New Mass. COVID-19 Restrictions Starting Dec. 26
Gov. Charlie Baker announces new restrictions on Mass. residents to prevent another coronavirus surge, including reducing capacity for most industries to 25% and reducing indoor gatherings to a maximum of 10 people.
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Baker: ‘We're Basically Begging' Mass. Residents Not to Travel for Christmas
After the Thanksgiving COVID-19 case surge and uptick in hospitalizations, Baker warns Mass. residents not to travel over the next 10-12 days.
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Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Approved by FDA
The federal government plans to roll out nearly six million doses of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine.
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FDA Authorizes Moderna Coronavirus Vaccine
The federal government plans to roll out nearly six million doses of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine.
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Mass General Brigham's COVID Vaccine Site Crashes Amid Demand From Health Workers
Health care workers at the largest hospital system in Massachusetts were temporarily barred from signing up for the new COVID-19 vaccine after the online appointment system crashed amid a surge in demand on Wednesday night, system officials said. The Mass General Brigham system had to shut down its signup system Wednesday after it slowed down because of heavy traffic from…
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For 2nd Straight Week, Mass. Schools Report Record Number of COVID-19 Cases
Massachusetts’ schools are continuing to see an increase in coronavirus cases, with 1,009 more cases reported this week. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released the numbers Thursday in its weekly COVID-19 report. A total of 591 students learning in-person or in a hybrid plan tested positive from Dec. 10 to 16, as did 418 school district staffers. This week…
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First Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Arrive in New England
The first shipment of Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine arrived in states across New England on Monday as the number of those requiring hospital care for coronavirus continues to climb. The Boston Medical Center was among the first hospitals in Massachusetts to receive a shipment of the live-saving vials that were immediately put into an ultra-cold freezer, where they...
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First Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Arrive in Mass.
A Massachusetts hospital is expected to be one of the first in the state to receive the new coronavirus vaccine.
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New Mass. COVID-19 Restrictions Take Effect: Here's What to Know
Massachusetts takes a step back today in its reopening plan, retightening restrictions to levels in place over the summer as COVID-19 case counts soar in the state. Gov. Charlie Baker last week announced that starting Sunday, the Commonwealth would shift to Phase 3, Step 1, albeit with some alterations to the plan. The primary goal, according to Baker, is to…
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FDA Approves Pfizer Vaccine, 60,000 Doses to Arrive in Mass.
The first round of available vaccines will be heading to the Bay State this week after an emergency approval from the FDA Friday,
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Mass. Schools Announce Highest-Ever Weekly Number of COVID-19 Cases
Coronavirus cases are continuing to rise in Massachusetts schools, with 923 more cases reported this week. The Department of Elementary and Secondary released the numbers Thursday in its weekly COVID-19 report. A total of 503 students learning in-person or in a hybrid plan tested positive from Dec. 3 to 9, as did 420 school district staffers. This number represents the most…
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Hear Our Truth: Parents and Students Talk COVID-19, School and Inequities
Leaders from the Education Trust talk with parents and students about racial inequities in education and the impact of COVID. It’s a very candid conversation about challenges and what can be done to bring meaningful change. Check out these stories behind the data. #HearOurTruth
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Baker, Cuomo to Be Honored by Edward M. Kennedy Institute
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo are set to be honored with the Edward M. Kennedy Institute Award for Inspired Leadership at a virtual event Wednesday evening. Both Baker, a Republican, and Cuomo, a Democrat, have been at the helm of their states during the coronavirus pandemic, which hit both states hard during the country’s...