Amherst and other towns across Massachusetts are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Amherst, MA community.

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Massachusetts COVID-19 Cases

Massachusetts New Coronavirus Cases:
Massachusetts Total Coronavirus Cases: 2,246,409
Massachusetts New Coronavirus Deaths:
Massachusetts Total Coronavirus Deaths: 24,688
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Amherst

Campus protests: Pro-Palestinian demonstrations spread as some schools crack down

Columbia protestors agree to dismantle some tents. Gaza war protest encampments spread across U.S. universities. Columbia says 'alternate options' would be considered to clear the encampment. More info »

NBC News - 04/25/2024 05:52pm

UMass students feel inspired watching pro-Palestinian protests at U.S. colleges

In the midst of the ongoing Israel-Hamas warm, protests continue on college campuses across the United States. More info »

Western Mass News on MSN - 04/23/2024 10:33am

UMass trustees OK 2.5% tuition increase

The University of Massachusetts has taken a step toward hiking tuition and room and board charges for the next academic year, but some trustees said Wednesday the proposed increases are not high ... More info »

Amherst Bulletin - 04/11/2024 10:37am

A look at the immigrant population in Massachusetts — and how it compares with the rest of the nation

In Massachusetts, the foreign-born population rose by about 28 percent from 2010 to 2022, according to the US Census. More info »

The Boston Globe on MSN - 04/24/2024 06:02am

Should the SAT still matter after all these years? Why some colleges are bringing it back

Generations of American teens have taken the SAT, a blood-pressure-raising multi-hour exam they are told could make or break their academic futures. More info »

CNN - 04/21/2024 03:00am

How do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:

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