Vermont Added To Massachusetts' List Of Coronavirus High Risk StatesAs of Saturday morning, Vermont has officially been designated as a "high risk" state for COVID-19 by the Massachusetts government. Any visitors coming from the green mountain state must fill...CommonHealthNov 28, 2020
Vaccine Trials Are Going Well, But The Next Hurdle May Be Overcoming SkepticismWBUR's Morning Edition host Bob Oakes spoke with Rev. Liz Walker, who helped arrange the virtual meeting. She is also a member of Gov. Charlie Baker's coronavirus vaccine advisory group....PlayCommonHealth05:29Nov 27, 2020
Lines For 'Blocks And Blocks': Mass. Coronavirus Testing Sites See Sky-High DemandIn the run up to Thanksgiving, more Massachusetts residents have been seeking coronavirus tests, and lines have lengthened at testing sites around the state.PlayCommonHealth01:58Nov 25, 2020
Walsh: Latest Virus Data Heading In 'Right Direction,' But Residents Should Stay Vigilant Over Holiday WeekendOn paper at least, the coronavirus situation in Boston looks to be improving to the point that leaders could soon start planning to bring students back into classrooms, Mayor Martin...CommonHealthNov 25, 2020
Initial Results From A Massive Experiment: Over 3 Million Coronavirus Tests At New England CollegesOverall, only about one in a thousand tests turned up positive while students were on campus this fall, though the rate has ticked up recently. CommonHealthNov 25, 2020
7 Dead In Andover Assisted Living COVID OutbreakOver the past month, testing at Atria Marland Place has confirmed 50 cases among residents and 21 cases among staff, the Atria regional vice president said in a statement.CommonHealthNov 25, 2020
Initial Results From A Massive Experiment: Over 3 Million Coronavirus Tests At New England CollegesOverall, only about one in a thousand tests turned up positive while students were on campus this fall, though the rate has ticked up recently. PlayCommonHealth05:33Nov 25, 2020
975 Doses Per Delivery, And Other Coronavirus Vaccine Details For Massachusetts HospitalsMassachusetts is out with detailed instructions for hospitals as they prepare to deliver coronavirus vaccines. This is the first phase of what could be an historic effort to slow the...CommonHealthNov 24, 2020
'Testing Desert' Complicating Cape’s Virus FightResidents currently looking to get tested on the Cape either need medical authorization, or can go through Whole Health Pharmacy in Hyannis, which has limited hours and requires insurance, according...CommonHealthNov 24, 2020
MassHealth Enrollment Up, Private Insurance Down In PandemicThe number of people with MassHealth as their primary health insurance grew by about 10% from March through September, a spike a state agency attributes largely to federal COVID-19 legislation.CommonHealthNov 24, 2020
Study Finds Stimulants Are Increasingly Involved In Overdoses Of Young PeopleFrom 2010 to 2018, the study shows, youth opioid overdose deaths involving stimulants increased by 351%.CommonHealthNov 23, 2020
With Reminder Of Travel And Parties, Gov. Baker Launches New PSAThe #GetBackMass ads are slated to run through February, which will mark a year since the first COVID-19 case was confirmed in Massachusetts. As of Sunday, 200,050 cases had been...CommonHealthNov 23, 2020
COVID Cases Surge As Thanksgiving Holiday ApproachesDr. Abraar Karan, an internal medicine and global health physician at the Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, joined WBUR's Morning Edition for the latest on the surge...PlayCommonHealth04:35Nov 23, 2020
'Make It A Different Thanksgiving': Dr. Asaf Bitton On The One-Household HolidayMissing out on a traditional family gathering this year is going to be difficult -- but here's why you should keep it small. PlayCommonHealth05:02Nov 22, 2020
Another Day, Another Data Dump: How To Read The Official COVID-19 NumbersThere's lots of information out there, but it doesn't tell you everything you need to make daily decisions during the coronavirus pandemic. How many positive cases are too many? When...CommonHealthNov 21, 2020
Obesity Does Not Seem To Raise Risk Of Catching Coronavirus, Boston Researchers Find In SpaceX StudyThe pre-print study also finds no evidence that people with obesity mount a less robust immune response, which suggests they’ll respond well to coronavirus vaccines. CommonHealthNov 20, 2020
The Gym, At Home Or Outside: What Are The Risks For Your Winter Workout?Cooler temperatures have arrived, making exercising outside trickier. So what's the best way to workout now? Don't sweat it. We spoke to two local doctors to go over the risks...CommonHealthNov 20, 2020
Focus Remains On Troubled Boston Area Amid Concerns The Pandemic Is Worsening The Opioid Crisis"This is a huge challenge and there is no singular answer," said Boston's chief of health and human services, Marty Martinez. "There's no simple thing." PlayCommonHealth06:23Nov 19, 2020
Overdose Deaths Have Risen In Mass. Amid Pandemic, State Data ShowIn the state’s first release of overdose data collected during the coronavirus crisis, preliminary findings show a 2% increase in deaths for the first nine months of the year, compared...CommonHealthNov 18, 2020
DCU In Worcester To Reopen As Field HospitalWorcester's DCU Center, which served as a field hospital during the spring coronavirus surge, will reopen by Dec. 6 and could serve up to 250 patients at full capacity. PlayCommonHealth05:05Nov 18, 2020
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