Encouraging signs are beginning to emerge in Mass. and R.I. coronavirus data. Still, experts urge caution
More than 2.1 million people in Massachusetts are now fully immunized, and so is one-third of Rhode Island’s population. Specialists said the broad distribution of vaccines appears to have arrived just in time to stem the variant-fueled surge that was gathering strength last month.
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These 48 Massachusetts communities are at high risk for COVID-19, a decrease from 59 last week
This week’s total of 48 high-risk communities marks the second week in a row that the number of high-risk communities has dropped.
See how Massachusetts’ COVID-19 risk map has evolved week-by-week
Town-by-town COVID-19 data in Massachusetts
This week’s total of 48 high-risk communities marks the second week in a row that the number of high-risk communities has dropped.
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With few new clotting cases, Johnson & Johnson pause could be lifted soon
Federal health officials appear to be leaning toward lifting their recommended pause on the use of Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine after finding only a limited number of additional cases of a rare blood clotting disorder among recipients.
CDC investigating Oregon woman’s death after J&J vaccine
Federal health officials appear to be leaning toward lifting their recommended pause on the use of Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine after finding only a limited number of additional cases of a rare blood clotting disorder among recipients.
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Terrence Clarke, Boston high school star who played at Kentucky, dies in car crash
The 19-year-old, who was from Boston and played his high school career at prep powerhouse Brewster Academy, played one year at Kentucky and had entered the NBA Draft.
Celtics join basketball world in mourning the death of Terrence Clarke
The 19-year-old, who was from Boston and played his high school career at prep powerhouse Brewster Academy, played one year at Kentucky and had entered the NBA Draft.
Explosion in Kingston, N.H., linked to gender-reveal party, police say
The party was held in a quarry where officers discovered the source of the explosion was 80 pounds of Tannerite, an over-the-counter explosive target used for firearms practice and sold as a kit, police said in a statement.
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