WASHINGTON (AP) - Children under 18 and people from dozens of countries with a shortage of vaccines will be exempt from new rules requiring most … [Read more...]
COVID Cases Falling, but Trouble Signs Arise as Winter Looms
October 26, 2021
BOSTON - Tumbling COVID-19 case counts have some schools around the U.S. considering relaxing their mask rules, but deaths nationally have been … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Unemployment Rate Up Slightly in September
October 23, 2021
BOSTON (AP) — The unemployment rate in Massachusetts increased by two-tenths of a percentage point in September to 5.2% but the state added nearly … [Read more...]
Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine More Than 90% Effective in Kids
October 22, 2021
Pfizer says kid-size doses of its COVID-19 vaccine are safe and nearly 91% effective at preventing symptomatic infections in elementary … [Read more...]
Amid Air Quality Concerns, Districts Embrace Electric Buses
October 22, 2021
BOSTON (AP) - Efforts to make school buses greener are gaining momentum thanks to billions of dollars in spending in the federal infrastructure … [Read more...]
US Unemployment Claims Fall to New Pandemic Low of 290,000
October 22, 2021
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to a new low point since the pandemic erupted, evidence … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Hospital Workers Lose Bid on Vaccine Mandate
October 22, 2021
BOSTON (AP) - A federal judge has denied a request by several employees at the largest hospital system in Massachusetts for an injunction to block the … [Read more...]
FDA OKs Mixing COVID Vaccines; Backs Moderna, J&J Boosters
October 20, 2021
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators are extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. They also said … [Read more...]
White House Details Plans to Vaccinate 28M Children Age 5-11
October 20, 2021
WASHINGTON (AP) - Kids aged 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 shot at their pediatrician’s office, local pharmacy, and potentially even … [Read more...]
US Expected to Authorize Mix-And-Match COVID Booster Shots
October 19, 2021
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal regulators are expected to authorize the mixing and matching of COVID-19 booster shots this week. The upcoming announcement … [Read more...]
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Barnstable County Braced for Nor’easter
Barnstable County Safety Officials Prep for Storm
Eversource Preps for Storm Approaching Cape Cod, Islands
US Details New International COVID-19 Travel Requirements
Baker Announces $66 Million in MassWorks Funding
New Report Shows Bleak Outlook for Right Whales
AAA: Massachusetts Gas Prices Highest Since 2014
Steamship Authority Advises Travelers Plan Ahead of Weather
COVID Cases Falling, but Trouble Signs Arise as Winter Looms
Update: Yarmouth Town Meeting Postponed Due to Weather
Army Corps Seeking Input On Proposed Vineyard Sound Activity
Falmouth Health Agent Gives Weekly COVID-19 Update
State Provides Update On Vaccine Booster Availability
