Boston 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 Boston, MA community.

Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local Massachusetts hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the Massachusetts Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from Massachusetts government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.

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 Boston

First case of coronavirus confirmed in Massachusetts: DPH - Boston Herald

BOSTON (February 1, 2020) – The first case of the 2019 novel coronavirus in Massachusetts has been confirmed in a man returning from Wuhan, China who is in his 20s and lives in Boston. More info »

Boston Herald - 02/01/2020 11:26am

These are the cities and towns with the highest rates of coronavirus in Massachusetts - Boston.com

COVID-19 has spread through some Massachusetts communities at much higher rates than others. Chelsea has the highest rate of coronavirus cases in Massachusetts. Jim Davis / The Boston Globe ... More info »

Boston.com - 04/15/2020 12:00pm

Live updates: The latest news on the coronavirus pandemic in Massachusetts - Boston.com

Boston will use mobile COVID-19 vaccination teams to reach city residents (March 3)The City of Boston will start using mobile COVID-19 vaccination teams this weekend in an effort to ensure the ... More info »

Boston.com - 02/23/2021 10:00am

New Massachusetts Coronavirus Restrictions Now In Effect

They include wearing a mask in public places, even when you can maintain six feet of social distancing. This goes for everyone over the age of 5. There is a new curfew and stay-at-home advisory ... More info »

CBS News - 11/06/2020 11:10am

Boston-area coronavirus wastewater tracker shows rise as Massachusetts cases jump: ‘I’m worried’

The Boston-area coronavirus wastewater tracker is again showing a rise in COVID-19 sewage samples as cases across Massachusetts spike amid the delta variant. More info »

Boston Herald - 07/25/2021 10:19am

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