WHO: COVID-19 cases, deaths continue to drop globally
The number of new COVID-19 cases and deaths have continued to fall globally in the past week, according to the WHO on Wednesday. Still, the Western Pacific reported an increase…
Newton North School Committee Votes to Make Masks Optional
On Monday night, the Newton School Committee voted to make masks optional in Newton Public Schools starting on Tuesday. The policy was recommended by Newton's Medical Advisory board and voted…
WHO works to make COVID vaccine technology available to more nations
The World Health Organization is creating a global training center to help poorer countries make vaccines, antibodies and cancer treatments using the same messenger RNA technology that has been used…
US virus cases and hospitalizations continue to decline
Average daily COIVD-19 cases and hospitalizations are continuing to fall across the US, signalling that the omicron variant's hold is weakening across the country. According to John Hopkins university data,…
Massachusetts to lift school mask mandate
Governor Charlie Baker on Wednesday announced that Massachusetts will lift its statewide mask mandate for schools at the end of this month. "With Massachusetts a national leader in vaccinating kids,…
US COVID death toll reaches 900,000, sped by omicron variant
The US death toll hit 900,000 on Friday, not even two months after passing 800,000, in part due to the more contagious omicron variant. The grim milestone comes after more…
Biden program allows up to four free COVID-19 tests per household
The Biden administration launched a website allowing every household in the United States to order up to four free tests. The US has ordered 1 billion tests in anticipation of…
NYC mayor considering virtual learning plan for schools
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is considering allowing the largest school district in the country to return to some form of virtual schooling as the omicron variant leads a…
US plans to buy 500 million more COVID-19 tests and offer free masks
Biden on Tuesday announced that the administration plans to buy 500 billion at-home COVID-19 tests for Americans. He detailed plans to purchase 500 million tests last month. A new website…
5,000 flights canceled or delayed Sunday
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering amending its new, five-day isolation guidance for asymptomatic patients to incldue testing, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci. Last week, the CDC…