COVID-19

A Boston lab that produced hundreds of faulty coronavirus test results has been cleared to get back to work.

A trauma psychologist who is a mother herself realized early in the pandemic that parents needed more resources and support to cope with the “relentless” demands that were being placed on them. So Amanda Zelechoski and her fellow psychologist Lindsay Malloy started Pandemic Parenting, a website where parents can find science-based information about parenting during the COVID-19 outbreak. Zelechoski joined...

With most K-12 schools in Massachusetts remaining in some sort of hybrid or remote learning so far this school year, many districts have set a goal of returning to more traditional learning in the fall. But there are currently no plans to vaccinate children — which means we’d be relying on the herd immunity of adults only in the hope…

Gov. Charlie Baker announced a new timeline Monday for COVID-19 vaccinations in Massachusetts. He also released new information on vaccination locations across the state and how to schedule an appointment. Here’s what you need to know: The state is currently vaccinating all priority groups for Phase 1, and that will continue through the end of February and possibly beyond. They…

Once the coronavirus vaccine becomes available to the general public, only people 16 and older will be able to get it.

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has provided new information on the plan to vaccinate people across the commonwealth.

Health officials in Minnesota say a resident who recently traveled to Brazil was infected with a COVID-19 variant associated with that country

COVID-19 infections and deaths continue to grow in many parts of the country while vaccine distribution continues to lag.

On Monday, President Joe Biden reinstated travel rules to help slow the spread of the virus. The restrictions will be on non-American travelers from Brazil, Ireland, the United Kingdom and 26 other European countries, as well as South Africa.

Massachusetts reported 3,477 new confirmed coronavirus cases and an additional 45 deaths on Monday. There have now been 479,402 confirmed cases and 13,889 deaths, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Another 289 deaths are considered probably linked to COVID-19. Generally, Massachusetts’ coronavirus metrics have been trending down, according to the Department of Public Health’s interactive coronavirus dashboard, with…

President Joe Biden said he expects anyone who wants a vaccine to be able to get one by the spring and he upped his vaccination goal for his first 100 days in office. Biden said Monday he now thinks the country can administer 1.5 million shots a day in the coming weeks and give 150 million vaccinations over the next 100 days,…

Health experts say wearing two or three masks is more effective to protect against coronavirus.

Gov. Charlie Baker details new vaccine sites in the state and releases new timeline for when residents can receive it.

Earlier in the coronavirus pandemic, PPE shortages meant that many people were making cloth face coverings out of available fabrics, like T-shirts and bedsheets, or wearing bandanas. Not only are there now plenty of mask options out there, we have data on what materials and designs are most effective at blocking droplets and aerosolized particles.

Kati Morton is a licensed therapist who shares her mental health advice with her million followers on YouTube. She joined LX News to offer tips for how to take back control of your life when the world feels chaotic — and when to know when it’s time for professional help.

Networking is important any time. Connecting is the name of the game when it comes to your career, but success coach Jessica Miller explains it looks a little different in a pandemic. She shared her tips with Mom2Mom’s Maria Sansone.

The Japanese government and IOC are adamant that the Tokyo Olympics will go forward in July after an anonymously sourced report suggested that the events might be canceled. Olympic rower Grace Luczek reacted to the uncertainty around the competition and shared how she and her teammates are continuing to prepare despite COVID-19.

The CDC is recommending educators get vaccinated in phase one, but in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, teachers are slated for phase two — and they’re not happy about it. “We’re not the ones politicizing it, the governor is,” said Megan Tuttle, president of the National Education Association of New Hampshire (NEA-NH). Tensions are running high in New Hampshire as...

While some restrictions are being eased starting Monday, businesses still can’t exceed 25-percent capacity.

Massachusetts health officials reported 3,750 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and another 67 deaths on Sunday, one day before the state is set to ease some restrictions related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. There have now been 475,925 confirmed cases and 13,844 deaths, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. There are also 289 deaths are considered probably linked to…