State Releases New Data About Coronavirus Deaths And Testing At Mass. Nursing HomesThe Mass. Department of Public Health is finally releasing COVID-19 fatalities for individual nursing homes. CommonHealth2 hours ago
He Has A Job And Never Applied For Unemployment. Why Does He Have A Benefit Check In His Mailbox?Thieves may be using personal information gleaned from pre-pandemic data breaches to file fraudulent unemployment claims around the world.BostonomixMay 27, 2020
7 Ergonomic Tips To Help Save Your Aching Neck And Back While Working From HomeCarolyn Herkenham of Boston University talks with WBUR's All Things Considered about ergonomic best practices for working from home.PlayCommonHealth04:22May 26, 2020
Hospitals Aiming To Achieve New Normal As Coronavirus Pandemic ContinuesHospitals across Massachusetts are scheduling more elective care, beginning with the most urgent cases. But moving back toward normal operations is a balancing act while they still care for COVID-19...PlayCommonHealth06:15May 26, 2020
Partners Ramps Up Coronavirus Testing Of Patients As Hospitals Aim To Resume Regular CareTom Sequist, Partners' chief patient experience and equity officer, joins All Things Considered to talk about plans for increased testing of hospital patients for COVID-19.PlayCommonHealth04:37May 22, 2020
As State Reopens, Public Housing Remains Vulnerable To COVID-19Two-thirds of the state's public housing residents are seniors or people with disabilities, and many are essential workers -- demographics shown to be especially vulnerable to the virus.PlayCommonHealth04:24May 22, 2020
More Than A Third Of Mass. Nursing Homes Failed New State AuditThe audit is part of the state COVID-19 Nursing Facility Accountability and Support Program and is tied to $130 million in state funds.PlayCommonHealth05:13May 21, 2020
Phase 1 Of The Mass. Economic Reopening Plan To Take Effect As Coronavirus Surge SubsidesWBUR reporter Zeninjor Enwemeka joined All Things Considered to talk about the state's phased-in reopening plan.PlayBostonomix05:15May 18, 2020
Worcester Still Battling Coronavirus Surge As State Begins ReopeningDr. Michael Hirsh, Medical Director of the Department of Public Health in Worcester. joined WBUR's All Things Considered to talk about how the state's phased reopening plan could affect the...PlayCommonHealth04:53May 18, 2020
Baker Unveils Phased Plan To Reopen Mass. Economy While Monitoring Coronavirus PandemicSenior State House Reporter Steve Brown joins WBUR's All Things Considered to talk about the details of Governor Baker's plan to reopen the state economy.PlayBostonomix06:13May 18, 2020
Baker Asks Employers To Continue Remote Work As Mass. Prepares To Loosen Restrictions On BusinessesSenior State House reporter Steve Brown joins WBUR's All Things Considered to discuss the day's developments.PlayCommonHealth03:43May 15, 2020
In Her Own Words: Quincy's Mary Pratt On Her Time Playing Professional BaseballWBUR's All Things Considered looks back on the life of long-time Quincy resident Mary Pratt, who played in the women's baseball league inspired the movie "A League Of Their Own."PlayWBUR News04:34May 15, 2020
Coronavirus Testing In Boston's Homeless Community Shows Shelter Size And Density MatterMost people don't have symptoms when they test positive. And those in larger, more crowded shelters are more likely to get infected.PlayCommonHealth07:32May 15, 2020
With Ships Docked And Labs Closed, Scientists' Field Research Season Fades AwayThe coronavirus pandemic has disrupted field research, and scientists are scrambling to salvage their work.PlayEarthwhile03:14May 15, 2020
10% Of Those Tested In Boston Sample Have Coronavirus AntibodiesTest results from 750 city employees and residents show 1 in 10 have developed antibodies, meaning they were infected with the virus. And 1 in 40 had the virus even...PlayCommonHealth04:00May 15, 2020
Gov. Baker Vows State Will Ramp Up Coronavirus Testing As Economy Nears ReopeningSenior State House Reporter Steve Brown joins WBUR's All Things Considered to talk about the latest news on the state's coronavirus outbreak.PlayCommonHealth04:38May 14, 2020
New Parents Adjust To Raising Children During A PandemicParents in the Boston area describe how the coronavirus has changed their experience with their newborns for WBUR's All Things Considered.PlayCommonHealth05:50May 14, 2020
Rare Post-Coronavirus Condition May Hit More Boston Area Children Soon, Doctor SaysDr. Jeffrey Burns, Chief of Critical Care at Boston Children's Hospital, spoke with WBUR's All Things Considered to talk about a new inflammatory syndrome affecting children who recover from the...PlayCommonHealth04:50May 13, 2020
Baker Won't Budge On Releasing Plans For Economic Re-Opening Before MondaySenior State House Reporter Steve Brown joins WBUR's All Things Considered to bring the latest news on the state's coronavirus pandemic.PlayBostonomix03:36May 13, 2020
