New Bedford Health Department

New regulations restricting tobacco sales in New Bedford went into effect on January 1, and it has some shocked at how much they’re now paying for cigars.

New Bedford health officials have announced the summer mosquito ground spraying will start on June 15 and go through September.

Youth vaccinations rates in New Bedford remain some of the lowest in the state. Now the city health department has a youth challenge to try and change that.

Just three days after receiving final federal approval, coronavirus vaccines for kids are coming to New Bedford.

New Bedford's Health Department has announced the closure of city beaches for swimming from today until further notice.

Spraying for mosquitoes begins in New Bedford every Thursday morning this summer starting tomorrow.

Six New Bedford watering holes have been busted for failure to comply with COVID-19 mandates, including one that prohibits dancing.

Six New Bedford businesses have been fined by the city’s Health Department after failing to comply with COVID-19 regulations and protections.

Health inspectors say workers at two restaurants and a convenience store were not wearing masks.

The city's health department issued a cease and desist order on April 3.