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Former Mass. state senator indicted on COVID fraud charges
Former Mass. state Sen. Dean Tran was in federal court for allegedly fraudulently applying for COVID-19 unemployment benefits.
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Study suggests blood test for long Covid is possible
Scientists have found clear differences in the blood of those who recover from Covid and those who don’t.
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The next Covid booster is on the horizon: Will the vaccine be covered by insurance?
The next booster is slated to be available in the fall. Here’s what doctors are saying to those wondering if the new shots will be covered by insurance.
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In-N-Out Burger to ban employees from wearing masks in these 5 states
In-N-Out Burger is taking a hard line stand against COVID masks in five states — Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Texas and Colorado — telling employees they can no longer wear protective masks starting next month.
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Some COVID Patients Have Not Regained Their Senses of Taste Or Smell
Recovery from COVID-19 is different for everyone, with a new study showing many Americans are still struggling to taste and smell more than a year after becoming sick.
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‘Extremely frustrating': Millions of COVID patients living without sense of taste and smell
About a quarter of Americans who had COVID-19 never fully regained their sense of taste or smell, according to researchers at Mass. Eye and Ear, and patients say it’s having a major impact on their quality of life. Lisa Milne, of Pelham, New Hampshire, was first diagnosed with severe anosmia, or loss of smell, shortly after she contracted COVID-19...
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Massachusetts' COVID Emergency Ends Thursday: What It Means for You
The COVID-19 public health emergency orders in Massachusetts and across the U.S. are ending on Thursday, May 11, bringing to a close an unprecedented pandemic-era that prompted lockdowns, crippled economies and killed millions of people. Former Gov. Charlie Baker first declared the Massachusetts state of emergency on March 11, 2020, two days before then-President Donald Trump declared one. The ensuing…
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COVID Q&A: Boston Doctors Discuss Medical Mask Mandates, Second Booster Dose
Top Boston Doctors Discuss the End of Masks Mandates in Health Care Settings, a Potential Second Booster Shot for High-Risk People and Changes in How the State Defines COVID-Related Deaths.
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COVID Q&A: Cases, Wastewater Levels Trending Down in Mass.
Top Boston doctors talk about the latest data trends, subvariant XBB.1.5 and whether we’ve reached herd immunity during NBC10 Boston’s weekly “COVID Q&A” series.
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Boston Doctors ‘Looking Forward' to Seeing Gov. Healey's COVID Response Plans
As freshly sworn-in Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey settles into the corner office, top Boston doctors are weighing in on how her administration should prioritize COVID-19 response. In an historic inauguration, Healey took the oath of office earlier this month. Healey’s rise to power marks the first time a woman has been elected governor in Massachusetts, and she is among the...
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COVID Q&A: ‘This Is a Time to Be Vigilant,' Boston Doctors Say
Top Boston doctors talk about the latest data, hospitalizations and ‘the Kraken,’ a new nickname for subvariant XBB.1.5, during NBC10 Boston’s weekly “COVID Q&A” series.
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NBC10 Boston's Top 10 Stories of 2022: COVID, Crime, Marine Life and More
It seems like every year has flown by since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and with another blink 2022 has come and gone. For the second year running, the pandemic stole the spotlight on nbc10boston.com. But it wasn’t the only topic that got a lot of attention in 2022. Crime, ocean wildlife (both real and mythical) and, of...
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Should Boston Schools Bring Back Masks? Here's What Infectious Disease Experts Say
Infectious disease experts are split on whether Boston Public Schools should bring back a mask mandate after the holiday break as COVID-19 metrics continue to rise. Officials are considering a temporary mask mandate in an attempt to avoid repeating last year’s staffing issues and student absenteeism related to a surge in cases. In a letter sent to families, officials...
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COVID Q&A: Cases Rising Amid New Dominant Variant
Top Boston doctors talk about rising COVID wastewater levels, the newly dominant XBB variant and whether Boston Public Schools should implement a temporary mask mandate during NBC10 Boston’s weekly “COVID Q&A” series.
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Boston Officials Consider Reinstating Mask Mandates
Health experts warned that recent holiday gatherings with loved ones could accelerate infection rates. The concerns stem in part from the looming “tripledemic” where respiratory viruses continue to pose a threat to the public. While nationally flue and RSV cases are slowing down, COVID infections are on the rise.
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Out of Prison for Sex Trafficking, RI Man Started COVID Unemployment Scam
A man under federal supervision after being imprisoned for sex trafficking participated in a COVID unemployment scheme across the country, federal prosecutors in Rhode Island said Wednesday. Mackenzy Scott, a 26-year-old from Providence, pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to charges of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, stealing government money and identity theft, according to the U.S....
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Feel Like Everyone's Sick Right Now? Boston Doctors Explain What's Going Around
Feel like everyone’s getting sick right now? You’re not alone. Aside from “the big three” of COVID-19, RSV and influenza, Boston doctors say there are plenty of other upper respiratory viruses circulating right now that are causing people to be under the weather. Why does it seem like so many people are sick? Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s Chief of...
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COVID Q&A: Testing and Other Tips Ahead of the Holidays
Top Boston doctors talk give testing tips, explain why everyone seems to be getting sick right now and the severity of this flu season during NBC10 Boston’s weekly “COVID Q&A” series.
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Rising Respiratory Virus Concerns During the Holidays
Between COVID-19, the flu and RSV, doctors are worried about the triple threat of infections we’re facing this holiday season.
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COVID Q&A: Top Boston Doctors Talk Mass. Wastewater Data
Top Boston doctors talk about rising COVID levels detected in Boston-area wastewater during NBC10 Boston’s weekly “COVID Q&A” series.