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

Mask mandates return at some Mass. health care facilities amid spike in respiratory illnesses

Mass General Brigham and Baystate Health recently unveiled new masking policies to address an increase in viral infections from flu, RSV, and COVID-19. More info »

The Boston Globe - 01/11/2025 08:30am

‘This is really good news for us’: People are still leaving Massachusetts, but the exodus is slowing down

We were once losing around 1,100 people a week to other states during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that's been cut in half, down to prepandemic levels. More info »

The Boston Globe - 01/09/2025 03:44am

Coronavirus cases increase across the state but remain stable in Attleboro area

Statewide coronavirus cases went up by 203 cases while local cases held steady at 54 in the week ending Jan. 8. More info »

The Sun Chronicle - 01/12/2025 05:00am

Respiratory illnesses are on the rise. How you can protect you and your family this season.

COVID-19, RSV, norovirus, and influenza are all on the rise. Boston-area hospitals like Brigham and Women's Hospital are seeing an increase in emergency department visits. More info »

WCVB Channel 5 Boston - 01/10/2025 11:26am

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

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