Massachusetts Says Menthol Cigarette Ban Saved Millions
A Massachusetts report says the state’s ban on flavored tobacco, including menthol cigarettes, has saved more than $70 million in health care costs since 2020.
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Baker Admin Relents; Promises COVID-19 Vaccine Site in SE Mass.
An initial map released by MassDPH showed no coronavirus vaccination sites for the Southeastern region of Massachusetts. New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell and Senator Mark Montigny pushed back.
New Bedford Mayor: State Ignores SE Mass in COVID Vaccine Plan
The closest vaccination site for New Bedford, Fall River, and Cape Cod is at Gillette Stadium.
State: Fairhaven Health Chairman Broke COVID Rules
Peter DeTerra hosted a summer wedding on his property and around 150 people attended, a violation of state public health regulations.
Fairhaven, Fall River and Berkley Enter COVID-19 'Red Zone'
New Bedford remains in the high-risk category for the sixth straight week.
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.
Fall River Reports First Confirmed Coronavirus Case
The person is in quarantine, Mayor Paul Coogan said.