public health

MassHealth funding came through for a coronavirus "step-down" center on Acushnet Ave.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell joined Governor Charlie Baker in asking people to avoid spreading COVID-19 among family members.

Peter DeTerra hosted a summer wedding on his property and around 150 people attended, a violation of state public health regulations.

Bring your insurance card and wear a short-sleeve shirt, organizers say.

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has mandated that most Massachusetts students get the flu shot this year.

In 2019, there were 12 human cases in Massachusetts and six deaths.

The CDC wants governors to be ready to expedite vaccine distribution on Nov. 1 - two days before the presidential election.

Visitation will be allowed by appointment only and contact-tracing logs must be kept.

Students aged six months to 30 years must get the influenza vaccine, with some exemptions.

The cooling center at Government Center will be open Monday and Tuesday due to high temperatures.