Massachusetts Is Not Out Of The Coronavirus Surge Yet, According To The Latest Data

After an encouraging start to the week, Massachusetts has seen a sudden spike in the number of coronavirus-related deaths and a rise in the infection rate.

That's why Gov. Charlie Baker continues to say the state has a long way to go before it can truly declare the surge over.

Senior State House Reporter Steve Brown joined WBUR's All Things Considered to talk about the latest statistics and a local company making headway to create a coronavirus vaccine.