coronavirus outbreak

Here are some dos and don’ts when it comes to wearing a mask, explained by some of history’s most famous paintings.

This year’s Big E Fair is canceled amid coronavirus concerns, according to the Eastern States Exposition. They say the decision was made “for the safety of fair goers, staff, vendors, entertainers, exhibitors, sponsors, suppliers and the broader community.” “Please know that this decision was not made lightly. In fact, it was one of the hardest decisions we, as an...

When asked about the campaign rally President Trump held in Tulsa, Okla., last week, Vice President Pence defended the decision to move forward with the event despite the rising number of coronavirus cases across the U.S. The vice president also avoided answering if he was concerned that his own inconsistent use of face masks was sending the wrong message.

A group of about 50 farm workers went on strike Thursday at a California pistachio farm demanding free face coverings, gloves and information from the farm’s owner after they said they learned from the media that dozens of their coworkers tested positive for the coronavirus, a union official said.

Public health experts say the U.S. may not be experiencing a “second wave” of coronavirus cases, because the first wave isn’t over yet

The novel coronavirus has changed lives, economies and health care systems as we know it.  On March 11, the World Health Organization classified COVID-19 as a pandemic. The respiratory virus that originated in China has infected hundreds of thousands of people worldwide, and killed thousands.  Since the WHO’s classification, the United States and other countries have taken drastic steps...

There were nearly 14,000 coronavirus tests performed overnight as cases in Connecticut near 45,000 and hospitalizations continue to decrease. In total, 342,338 people have been tested for coronavirus in Connecticut, including an additional 13,985 people since yesterday. Less than three percent of the tests that were performed have come back positive. In Connecticut, there are 44,994 cases of coronavirus, including…

The show will go on, promises Charlotte St. Martin, president of the Broadway League. But not quite as before. St. Martin speaks on the lasting impact of coronavirus on the Broadway community.

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh on Wednesday said his administration was exploring reforms to ensure racial equity, including diverting some police funds to social programs, but fell short of offering specific policies. During a press conference, Walsh said he was consulting with staff members and elected officials of color to find “permanent solutions” that would lead to systemic changes. He said…

While malls across Massachusetts are reopening, the experience will feel different than before.

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh postponed his scheduled press conference Tuesday afternoon out of respect for the ongoing funeral services for George Floyd. Walsh was originally scheduled to speak at 1 p.m. but pushed his press conference back to 3 and then 4:30 p.m. before finally cancelling it around 4. Earlier on Tuesday, Walsh announced that the city is partnering with…

There were no new coronavirus-related hospitalizations in Connecticut overnight and there are now nearly 44,000 cases of the virus. There are 333 patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19, however, there were no new coronavirus-related hospitalizations since yesterday, according to new numbers released by the state on Sunday. In Connecticut, there are 43,968 cases of coronavirus, including an increase of 150 cases…

Gov. Charlie Baker expects an independent investigation into the COVID-19 outbreak and deaths at the Holyoke Soldiers Home to wrap up “reasonably soon” but said Friday it is not yet complete.  Baker on April 1 announced he had hired former federal prosecutor Mark Pearlstein to probe the events that led up to a string of veteran deaths at the...

Coronavirus-related hospitalizations in Connecticut are continuing to decline as cases exceed 43,500. There are 333 patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19, which is a decrease of 17 since yesterday, according to new numbers released by the state on Saturday. In Connecticut, there are 43,818 cases of coronavirus, including an increase of 358 cases since yesterday. The death toll now stands at…

Rhode Island’s top health official on Tuesday said racism over multiple generations has made the coronavirus outbreak worse for residents of color, as the nation grapples with the issue of racial inequality. “We recognize that there are inequities in our communities that can go back many, many generations,” health director Nicole Alexander-Scott said in a daily coronavirus news conference....

Coronavirus-related hospitalizations in Connecticut are continuing to decline as cases now exceed 42,200. There are 481 patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19, which is a decrease of 52 since yesterday, according to new numbers released by the state on Sunday. In Connecticut, there are 42,201 cases of coronavirus, including an increase of 179 cases since yesterday. The death toll now stands…

Coronavirus-related hospitalizations in Connecticut are continuing to decline as cases exceed 42,000. There are 533 patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19, which is a decrease of 44 since yesterday, according to new numbers released by the state on Saturday. In Connecticut, there are 42,022 cases of coronavirus, including an increase of 260 cases since yesterday. The death toll now stands at…

One reason why measles — a notoriously contagious disease — is so difficult to contain is because its infectious viral particles can linger in the air for up to two hours. Can the coronavirus do the same? It’s a question health officials appear to be grappling with: On Thursday, the San Francisco Department of Public Health said people must wear masks...