Coronavirus Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic is slowly releasing its grip on the sports world. Fans already are thinking about returning to stadiums and arenas. But what awaits them could be unlike anything they have ever seen.

The coronavirus pandemic has spawned countless conspiracy theories and misinformation on everything from what caused the outbreak to false cures and phony treatments. Here are some of the most common myths debunked.

More than two months into the coronavirus pandemic, wearing a cloth mask has become a way of life for many Americans. Public health experts recommend them to prevent the wearer from spreading any illness they may be carrying unknowingly, but many mask vendors are touting methods that offer extra protection. Filters, which can mi...

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills urged Republican President Donald Trump to “check the rhetoric at the door” when he pays a visit Friday to a manufacturer of specialized swabs used in testing for the coronavirus. Mills criticized the president’s strident tone during a teleconference in which he accused governors of being “weak&#8...

The number of coronavirus cases in Massachusetts since March 1 is now over 100,000, according to new data released by the Department of Public Health on Monday. The Department of Public Health began reporting both confirmed and probable coronavirus cases and deaths for the first time on Monday as part of the latest guidance from the Centers for Dis...

High schools across the country are honoring the Class of 2020 in creative ways while traditional graduation ceremonies have been called off due to COVID-19. In Burlington, Vermont, the high school graduation will take three days. Monday was graduation day. Tuesday will be, too. And so will Wednesday. The city’s high school went with a three-day ce...

COVID-19 related surcharges are popping up on bills at many reopened businesses across Massachusetts.  On a recent bill, one hair salon added a 10% fee to cover what they called increased costs amid the coronavirus pandemic. They explain on their customer receipts that those costs include contactless payment processing, masks, gloves...

The coronavirus likely will sap about $7.9 trillion of economic activity over the next decade-plus even with all of the rescue funding being poured in to offset the pandemic’s impact, according to a government estimate Monday. Through fiscal 2030, the virus will reduce real economic output — nominal GDP adjusted for inflation — by 3% from...

Two separate events were planned for the Boston area Monday to call for justice following the death of George Floyd. The events will call for justice and reform following the death of Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes, igniting rage across the nation. A “Silent Vigil for Black Lives&#8221...

Health experts are concerned that protests erupting across the nation and the law enforcement response to them will upend efforts to track and contain the spread of coronavirus just as those efforts were finally getting underway

A California biotech company says its experimental drug remdesivir improved symptoms when given for five days to moderately ill, hospitalized patients with COVID-19

Coronavirus hospitalizations continue to decrease as total cases reported in Connecticut top 42,700. There was an increase of 539 cases overnight and 20 additional deaths. There are 454 total hospitalizations in the state, with a decrease of 27. There are now 42,740 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 3,944 deaths. Cumulative hospital admissions have r...

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu on Monday addressed the ongoing protests happening across the country in memory of George Floyd. During a news conference, Sununu said there have been peaceful protests, including in the Granite State, which he supports. However, due to violence that has occurred in many cities nationwide, the governor said he has be...