high-risk communities

Massachusetts health officials released the latest weekly community-level coronavirus data Thursday, which shows that more than one-third of the state’s 351 communities are now considered at the highest risk for transmitting the virus.

Physicians are voicing concerns about the rising number of coronavirus cases in Massachusetts as 14 cities and towns are added to the state’s list of highest-risk communities for transmission, bringing the total to 77.

Mayor Marty Walsh said Thursday that Boston is planning to crack down on house parties and large gatherings as coronavirus cases continue to rise. “This is something in response to what we’ve been seeing in the news — people gathering and quite honestly, not being responsible,” the mayor said. “Right now, under these circumstances, we are going to be cracking…

Somerville is one of 27 cities and towns just added to the state’s growing list of communities considered high-risk for contracting the coronavirus.

Somerville is one of 27 cities and towns just added to Massachusetts’ growing list of communities considered high-risk for contracting the coronavirus. Massachusetts released its latest weekly data on the coronavirus pandemic Wednesday, including the updated community-level risk assessment map, showing 63 communities with the highest risk for transmitting COVID-19, a new high. “Somerville has ticked into the red for the…

The Massachusetts Department of Health has now deemed 40 communities at the highest risk for transmitting COVID-19, up 17 from last week.