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Health officials in Provincetown, Massachusetts are scheduled to hold an emergency meeting on Sunday amid the massive number of coronavirus cases connected to the popular tourist town.

Amid the massive number of coronavirus cases connected to Provincetown, Massachusetts, health officials have voted unanimously to establish an indoor mask mandate in the popular tourist town. The Board of Selectmen and Health Board voted during a virtual emergency meeting Sunday. Provincetown leaders moved quickly to address growing health concerns, turning a week-old indoor mask advisory into a requirement. The…

The Cape town’s cluster was first discovered after the Fourth of July.

More than 430 coronavirus cases have been confirmed as connected to a COVID outbreak in Provincetown, the popular tourist town on the tip of Cape Cod.

More than 250 coronavirus cases have been confirmed as connected to a COVID outbreak in Provincetown, the popular tourist town on the tip of Cape Cod. Many of the cases are from elsewhere in Massachusetts or out of state, authorities said Wednesday. Also Wednesday, Nantucket joined Provincetown in advising people on the island to start wearing masks indoors and when…

COVID cases are on the rise in Cape Cod, especially in Provincetown, but tourism isn’t going anywhere.

While some might think it’s “depressing” or pathetic to post a TikTok looking for friends, we need people in our lives, says a relationships expert.

Located along the Merrimack River, Lowell is a great place for outdoor, socially distanced activities. Here are 10 things to do in Lowell:  Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest Looking to get outside?  Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest is over 1000 acres spread across three towns with opportunities to hike, bike and horseback ride. There are also ponds, swamps and wetlands for boating and fishing…

With the end of the pandemic in sight, we’re all beginning to contemplate what it will be like to return to our normal lives. But it’s not going to be easy for everyone. For many people, social anxiety may keep them on the sidelines, even after the danger of the coronavirus has passed. NBCLX storyteller Eric Rodriguez explores life after...

Virtual services are now the norm for many churches, but after not being able to celebrate Easter in-person due to the pandemic last year, many houses of worship have gotten creative to ensure this year’s Holy Week experience is safe and fulfilling. “We found they’re craving it, so we’re trying to give them that opportunity, but at the same...

With churches welcoming parishioners this Easter, pandemic safety precautions will be in place.

About half of college students screened in a recent Boston University study were found to have depression or anxiety. It’s a sign of the toll the pandemic is taking on millions cut off from human connections and, for many, their goals and aspirations. NBCLX storyteller Cody Broadway looks from college campuses to social platforms like TikTok at the impact social...

Conveniently located not far from Boston, the “Yankee Doodle Town” combines rich history with an appealing, modern suburban lifestyle. There are plenty of fun activities in Billerica and many outdoor areas that are perfect for social distancing. Here are 9 things to do in Billerica:   Great Brook Farm State Park  Offering more than 20 miles of trails for hiking, mountain…

In spite of the pandemic, three Wellesley entrepreneurs launched The Bar Method, a barre exercise studio. Determined to succeed, these women adapted and changed their business model to meet the needs of their clients, combining their talents to overcome the challenges of the past year.

Friend groups in Spain have started gathering outside in Barcelona as a way to party together despite the restrictions on indoor gatherings.

After the release of updated guidance on social distancing in schools, Massachusetts’ teachers union reiterated its call Friday for Gov. Charlie Baker to push back the reopening date for schools. The new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it’s safe for students to be three feet apart in classrooms if everyone is wearing masks, down...

As the CDC relaxed its guidelines for distance for mask-wearing kids in schools, some in Massachusetts are pushing to keep school remote.

Dr. Anthony Fauci says it is “not surprising” to see an increase of COVID-19 cases per day in areas where mask mandates and other public health precautions are being prematurely pulled back, despite the distribution of millions of vaccines.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its guidance for schools on reopening. In elementary schools, the CDC recommends all students remain at least 3 feet apart in classrooms where mask use is universal — regardless of whether community transmission is low, moderate, substantial, or high.

What office life looks like after the pandemic is still an open question. But real estate experts have no doubt there’s going to be a surge in empty commercial real estate. In many cities, developers say some of the buildings can be redesigned to help address the affordable housing crisis. The practice is called “adaptive reuse” and it’s been used...