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It’s a race against time to reach herd immunity in the United States, especially with the U.K. coronavirus variant spreading quickly here. One new study, not yet peer reviewed, shows it doubling every 10 days. Epidemiologists say it may be the dominant strain of the virus by March. But even more worrisome is the variant from South Africa, said...

Dr. Rochelle Walensky takes the helm of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at a time when the virus’ American death toll eclipsed 400,000, with 100,000 to come by the middle to end of February at the current pace.

Doctors at hospitals across Massachusetts and the globe believe the measures being taken to prevent the spread of coronavirus are responsible for a dip in cases of familiar viruses like the flu.

As coronavirus cases have surged across the country, other viruses, like the flu, are in decline because of the widespread shutdowns. It’s good news, but experts fear a rebound when lockdowns are lifted.

Two of the top five companies on Glassdoor’s annual “100 Best Places to Work” list released this week are based in the Boston area, including management firm Bain & Company, which topped the list. The website cited the firm’s COVID-19 response plan and increased efforts surrounding equity, diversity and inclusion as part of the reasoning for the top honor....

A raging fire consumed a house in East Bridgewater and sent a homeowner to the hospital with non-life-threatening burns Saturday night, according to authorities. Firefighters received word of the blaze at 15 Chestnut St. around 4:50 p.m. Saturday. As they arrived, they found thick flames engulfing each window on the first two floors of the house. The 69-year-old homeowner was…

A man suffered life-threatening injuries after crashing his car into a retaining wall Wednesday night in Beverly, Massachusetts, authorities said. Police responded to a crash around 10:20 p.m. in the area of Herrick Street and Brimbal Avenue. Officers discovered a severely damaged vehicle that had struck a retaining wall, according to authorities. The driver was transported to Beverly Hospital and…

Gov. Charlie Baker toured a field hospital deployed by the University of Massachusetts Lowell on Thursday as intensive care units across the state approach capacity. He was join Secretary of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders, MEMA Director Samantha Phillips and officials from UMass Lowell and Lowell General Hospital at the newly established site. This facility was not opened in…

The new, potentially more contagious coronavirus strains being reported in Britain and South Africa could already be in the U.S., according to infectious disease experts in Massachusetts. “I can’t imagine it wouldn’t be,” said Dr. Shira Doron, a hospital epidemiologist at Tufts Medical Center. “Would I expect to see that variance in the U.S.? Of course. People are traveling...

A new strain of COVID-19 prompting lockdowns in the U.K. could already be in the U.S.

Multiple countries are closing their borders to the U.K. after a new coronavirus strain was discovered that is believed to be much more infectious. Dr. Noc, a scientist who has been educating TikTok users on the virus, stopped by LX News to answer our questions about what exactly this means.

With a second surge underway, Mass General Brigham closed the 12-month period that ended in September with a $351 million operating loss — one of the worst in its 26-year history. Fiscal 2020’s losses work out to a negative 2.5% operating margin. The decrease is the largest in the hospital’s 26-year history, and nearly erases the gains the health system…

President-elect Joe Biden has chosen Dr. Rochelle Walensky of Massachusetts General Hospital to lead the CDC.

President-elect Joe Biden has chosen a Massachusetts General Hospital doctor to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a move praised by many of her colleagues. Dr. Rochelle Walensky began her career at the height of the AIDS crisis. She rose to the director of Massachusetts General Hospital’s infectious disease division, and she will be in charge of...

A state trooper is in the hospital after someone he pulled over shot him in the hand.

The trooper is receiving treatment for his injuries at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Massachusetts General Hospital is preparing for what doctors say could be some of our darkest days yet.

A large percentage of older coronavirus patience experience delirium, according to a new study from researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital.

The nurses at Massachusetts General Hospital have been on the frontlines since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, and that’s where they’ll stay with no end in sight. “The first time through was difficult. If I could explain it in one way, it was surreal,” said nurse James Bradley. Bradley and Emily Doyle are nurses at MGH. They’re now...

Many students and parents have been strugging with trying to stay motivated and focused with remote learning. A child psychologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and a local mom of five who has been working from home with her children has some advice on how to keep kids engaged.