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The Celtics and the NBA could resume their season as early as July 31 as an oversight board considers the Association’s season restart plan. The NBA told the National Basketball Players Association that it will present a 22-team plan for restarting the season to the league’s board of governors on Thursday, a person with knowledge of the situation told...

Massachusetts officials revealed more information on phase 2 the state’s reopening process Wednesday, discussing the health and safety requirements to open child care centers and summer camps. “I know that there is a lot of anxiety in the field, and I assure you that our approach is meant to be supportive, not punitive,” said Early Education and Care Commissioner Samantha…

Freshly polished salon nails are something that many haven’t been able to indulge in for months due to the pandemic. Nail salons are included in phase 2 of Massachusetts reopening plan, and Gov. Charlie Baker will decide Saturday when the state will move to that phase. NBC10 Boston spoke with Trinh Nguyen of Milton Nails and Spa. She who says…

School districts will be able to hold in-person graduation ceremonies beginning July, but they must follow certain health and safety restrictions, according to the governor. The schools will be able to hold outdoor ceremonies with a limit of 150 people, according to Gov. Ned Lamont. Larger schools would be permitted to do graduation ceremonies in shifts to accommodate all seniors,…

The White House medical team kept a close eye on President Donald Trump’s heart rhythms, including at least one electrocardiogram, when he took a two-week course of a malaria drug to try to prevent the coronavirus

A tiny town in Maine is getting ready for an intense national spotlight.

Legislation to add new flexibility to a coronavirus relief program for small businesses is on its way to the White House for President Donald Trump’s signature after passing the Senate.

The small Maine town of Guilford is preparing to welcome President Donald Trump, in the middle of a pandemic and widespread protests and despite the governor’s reservations.

For the eighth straight week, the state Department of Public Health released a breakdown of the total number of coronavirus cases in each Massachusetts city and town. Health officials also released data showing which communities had the highest rate of positive COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people from Jan. 1 through June 3. Below is a list of the 50 Massachusetts…

Raul Martinez chats with Chris Forsberg to talk about the NBA’s 22-team format & how the plan in place affects the Celtics moving forward

Fear and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic prompted Jaqueline Liakopoulos, of Beverly, Massachusetts, to cancel a family trip to Aruba this summer. She said trying to get a refund for her flight was impossible, even though she bought travel insurance. “There was a day when I was on hold for an hour and a half,” Liakopoulos said. Instead of a…

Massachusetts has had 68 more people with the new coronavirus die, health officials said Wednesday. Another 429 confirmed and probable coronavirus cases were reported Wednesday, bringing the total to 101,592. The death toll now stands at 7,152. This week, the coronavirus case total jumped past 100,000 and the death toll past 7,000, due in large part to the department adding…

Researchers say that a malaria drug President Donald Trump took to try to prevent COVID-19 proved ineffective for that in the first large, high-quality study to test it in health workers and others closely exposed to people with the disease

Dr. Bob Lahita, professor of medicine at New York Medical College, says that doctors are worried that the ongoing protests are going to cause another spike in COVID-19 cases if demonstrators aren’t careful. He also discusses the importance of antibody tests.

New Hampshire announced nine new coronavirus deaths on Wednesday, six at long-term care facilities. So far, about 80% of the state’s total COVID-19 deaths have occurred at nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Gov. Chris Sununu also announced that the state’s testing capacity has increased to the point that anyone who wants to get a coronavirus test should be...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and his administration released new guidance Wednesday for youth sports, summer camps and retail stores as they prepare for Phase 2 of the state’s reopening. The governor said he plans to announce on Saturday when the second phase will officially begin, which could be as soon as June 8 if public health trends continue to trend…

The world’s largest movie theater chain said Wednesday it has “substantial doubt” it can remain in business after shuttering all of its locations during the coronavirus pandemic. In April, AMC Theaters said a new debt offering would allow the company to withstand these closures until a partial reopening ahead of Thanksgiving. However, in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission the company disclosed concerns...

While protests continue across the country following the death of George Floyd, officials in Rhode Island say they plan to distribute masks due to the ongoing concerns of the coronavirus. During her daily news conference, Gov. Gina Raimondo said Wednesday “it’s a fundamental right in our society to protest” but people must still be aware of the coronavirus. “It...

For high school seniors, spring is usually a time of reflection and joy, as they celebrate their accomplishments and prepare for the next chapter of their lives. This year, however, has been vastly different due to the novel coronavirus. Graduation ceremonies have been held virtually, and gone are the parties and celebrations. With this in mind, NECN asked seniors to…

Mass Gov. Baker will announce more details on phase two reopening on Saturday.