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Massachusetts health officials reported another 844 confirmed coronavirus cases — the most in a single day since early May — and three new deaths on Friday, while the rate of tests returning positive is once again above 2%. The report pushed the state’s confirmed COVID-19 caseload to 672,488 since the start of the pandemic and its death toll to 17,714….

After new guidance was issued for children in schools and people who’ve been fully vaccinated in Massachusetts, Gov. Charlie Baker explained why the moves were made.

Health officials are urging more people to be vaccinated against coronavirus.

Massachusetts health officials reported another 742 confirmed coronavirus cases — the most in a single day since early May — and eight new deaths on Thursday. The report pushed the state’s confirmed COVID-19 caseload to 671,644 since the start of the pandemic and its death toll to 17,711. The last time Massachusetts reported more than 742 cases in one day…

Boston Mayor Kim Janey gave an update on the spread of coronavirus in Boston, as cases rise in the city, including her thinking on mandating vaccines for city workers.

Massachusetts health officials reported another 598 confirmed coronavirus cases and six new deaths on Wednesday. The report pushed the state’s confirmed COVID-19 caseload to 670,902 since the start of the pandemic and its death toll to 17,703. The state’s COVID metrics, tracked on the Department of Public Health’s interactive coronavirus dashboard, are far lower than they were several months ago,...

Gov. Charlie Baker was asked if he’s planning to bring back mask guidance in Massachusetts in light of new recommendations for fully vaccinated people from the CDC.

Massachusetts health officials reported another 657 confirmed coronavirus cases and 12 new deaths on Tuesday as the testing rate rose above 1.8%. The report pushed the state’s confirmed COVID-19 caseload to 670,304 since the start of the pandemic and its death toll to 17,697. Tuesday’s number of new cases was the most in a single day since mid-May, and the…

Massachusetts health officials reported another 1,243 confirmed coronavirus cases and seven new deaths on Monday as the testing rate rose above 1.6%. The report pushed the state’s confirmed COVID-19 caseload to 669,647 since the start of the pandemic and its death toll to 17,685. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health no longer issues COVID reports over the weekend. The average…

The vote Sunday was unanimous and in response to a surge in COVID cases.

Massachusetts health officials reported another 586 confirmed coronavirus cases — the most in a single day since mid-May — and five new deaths on Friday as the testing rate rose above 1.5%. The report pushed the state’s confirmed COVID-19 caseload to 667,404 since the start of the pandemic and its death toll to 17,678. The last time Massachusetts reported more…

Boston public school students will be required to wear masks in the fall, Mayor Kim Janey said Thursday, despite statewide guidance that allows children to learn mask-free in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts health officials reported another 477 confirmed coronavirus cases — the most in a single day since mid-May — and six new deaths on Thursday as the testing rate increased again. The report pushed the state’s confirmed COVID-19 caseload to 667,818 since the start of the pandemic and its death toll to 17,673. The last time Massachusetts reported more than…

Michael Genereux, who tested positive for COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated and visiting Provincetown, describes the sickness he has been feeling for the last week.

With breakthrough infections on the rise, the demand for coronavirus testing is back up across Massachusetts. Several sites are expanding their testing hours as they start to see lines form for the first time in months. At Prince Hall Lodge in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood, Harvard Street Neighborhood Healthcare has started offering testing twice a week at its vaccination site....

As the number of coronavirus cases in Massachusetts increases, more people are being tested.

Massachusetts health officials reported another 457 confirmed coronavirus cases — the most in a single day since mid-May — and two new deaths on Wednesday as the testing rate increased again. The report pushed the state’s confirmed COVID-19 caseload to 667,341 since the start of the pandemic and its death toll to 17,667. The last time Massachusetts reported more than…

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends masking in schools, as many children are still unvaccinated and the vaccines have not yet been cleared for kids under 12. Spokesperson Dr. Jennifer Shu from the AAP explains why masks are still being recommended.

Massachusetts health officials reported another 366 confirmed coronavirus cases — the most in a single day since late May — and six new deaths on Tuesday as the testing rate increased again. The report pushed the state’s confirmed COVID-19 caseload to 666,884 since the start of the pandemic and its death toll to 17,665. The last time Massachusetts reported more…

While COVID cases are going the wrong way, most of those getting very sick are people who have not been vaccinated. Yet that doesn’t seem to be enough of a warning to the unvaccinated community.