Massachusetts Finally Has COVID on the Run [OPINION]
When and if there is another pandemic, let's hope Massachusetts will be better prepared to cope with it.
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Northeast Governors Shut Down Interstate Youth Hockey
Governors from New England and New Jersey made the move to block community spread of COVID-19.
‘Trunk-or-Treat’ Parties a Halloween ‘No-No’ in New Bedford
Distributing candy from parked cars is not considered a safe alternative during the pandemic, the city's health department says.
Acushnet, Dartmouth Join State's COVID-19 'Red Zone'
New Bedford has now been in the 'high risk' zone for coronavirus transmission for more than a month.
Mass DPH Offers Mosquito Tips to Avoid EEE
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is offering up some tips to help people limit their exposure to the eastern equine encephalitis virus.
EEE Detected in Southeastern Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced that eastern equine encephalitis has been detected in Plymouth County for the first time this year.
Mayor Jon Mitchell: State Coronavirus Data for City Not Accurate
On Monday, the state reported 188 COVID-19 cases in New Bedford. But the city that day was tracking 250 cases in numbers directly from health care providers.
More Complete Coronavirus Statistics Are Needed [OPINION]
We need to know about the people who've recovered and how many of those who tested positive experienced only mild symptoms.
Fall River Reports First Confirmed Coronavirus Case
The person is in quarantine, Mayor Paul Coogan said.