COVID-19 Updates

ITASCA, Ill. — Sports activities offer children and teens many physical and psychological health benefits besides fitness, such as socializing

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced an expansion of its Stop the Spread initiative, which provides free COVID-19 testing in

SPRINGFIELD — On Monday, Baystate Medical Center reported an outbreak of coronavirus infections affecting 23 employees and 13 patients. Dr.

BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker announced that, effective Saturday, Aug. 1, all travelers entering the Commonwealth, including both out-of-state residents

GREENFIELD — LifePath will present the second in its series of virtual forums on Tuesday, July 28 from 2 to

SPRINGFIELD — COVID-19 spreads mainly from person to person through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration issued a public-health order to prevent uninsured individuals from receiving surprise bills and co-pays because

HOLYOKE — On July 29-31, Day Brook Village will offer free educational sessions on “COVID-19: Ways to Protect Your Health,

AMHERST — Certain methods of decontaminating medical face masks for repeated use during the COVID-19 pandemic appear to damage the

SPRINGFIELD — There is a new international debate surrounding COVID-19 and the spread of the infection. The Centers for Disease

SPRINGFIELD — When COVID-19 arrived in the U.S. earlier this year, the country was at the height of its flu

AMHERST — A team of UMass Amherst researchers have launched a study to explore the rate of COVID-19 exposure on

BOSTON — State Sen. Eric Lesser and state Rep. Jon Santiago have filed “An Act Establishing the Commission of Inquiry

HOLYOKE — A long-awaited independent report investigating the COVID-19 outbreak at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, released Wednesday, identifies a number

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) will close the designated ‘Fever/Cough/Flu Symptoms Area,’ effective Friday, June 26 at 7 a.m.,

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration launched a revamped testing website, “Get Tested MA,” as a more convenient resource for the

AMHERST — In one of the latest COVID-19 response projects at UMass Amherst, the Advanced Digital Design and Fabrication (ADDFab)

SPRINGFIELD — 413Cares.org, the online community resource database recently launched for the Western Mass. region, has announced a collaboration with

SPRINGFIELD — The COVID-19 pandemic may present additional difficulties for cancer patients undergoing active treatment or surveillance. To help address

SPRINGFIELD — Students from the Springfield College health science major have been working on a national project to track the

SPRINGFIELD — As a result of changes in how we worship in the wake of COVID-19, Baystate Health and Mercy

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced that phase 2 of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan begins today, June 8. Businesses and

SPRINGFIELD — It’s a message all parents and caregivers need to hear, said Dr. Chrystal Wittcopp, medical director of Pediatrics

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Michele Anstett, CEO and owner of Visiting Angels West Springfield, was faced with many new challenges in

BOSTON — Beginning today, June 3, the Baker-Polito administration is easing family-visitation restrictions at nursing homes, rest homes, and assisted-living

SPRINGFIELD — Actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have done it. So have several NBA players and singer Andrea Bocelli.

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration released health and safety requirements that apply to the reopening of all childcare programs, recreational

GREENFIELD — LifePath will present a community forum on Tuesday, June 9 from 2 to 3 p.m. “Elders and People

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration provided an update on the plan to reopen the Massachusetts economy and preparations for phase

SPRINGFIELD — The COVID-19 pandemic may present additional difficulties for cancer patients undergoing active treatment or surveillance. To help address

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced that Massachusetts residents who are eligible for the federal CARES Act and qualify for having

SPRINGFIELD — As Massachusetts slowly begins to reopen through measured strategies, Jessica Collins, executive director of the Public Health Institute

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Older adults with underlying health conditions are at higher risk for severe complications from COVID-19. Mercy LIFE,

AMHERST — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that the Mechanical Ventilator Milano (MVM) is safe for use in

CHICOPEE — Beauty Batlles Lounge is looking to the community to support a virtual fundraiser, the Hero Project. The funds