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Governor Baker files legislation to extend certain COVID-19 emergency measures
BOSTON — Today, Governor Charlie Baker will file legislation to extend certain emergency measures currently in place via executive orders…
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Massachusetts fully reopening May 29th
Massachusetts will be reopening sooner than expected. Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that the Commonwealth is on track to meet…
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FDA issues emergency use authorization for one shot COVID-19 vaccine
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for the third vaccine for the prevention of…
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Massachusetts boy honored after actions during sister’s medical emergency
BRAINTREE — Police Chief Mark Dubois and Mayor Charles C. Kokoros are pleased to announce that the Braintree Police Department…
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FDA issues emergency use authorization of COVID-19 vaccine to begin immediate distribution in U.S.
According to a statement by the FDA, today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued the first emergency use authorization…
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Pfizer may seek emergency use approval next week for COVID-19 vaccine
By Michael P. Norton With its CEO calling it a “great day for science and humanity,” Pfizer and its partner…
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Report: Fall River area sees biggest increase of opioid-related hospitalizations in Massachusetts
By Katie Lannan Massachusetts in 2017 continued to have the highest rate of opioid-related emergency room trips among all states…
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Stop & Shop extends pay increase, calls for grocery workers to be designated as emergency personnel
WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 26, 2020 Today, Stop & Shop and the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW)…
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As nation calls public health emergency concerning coronavirus, Massachusetts announces preperation measures
BOSTON (January 31, 2020) – Today, the Department of Public Health and Massport detailed ongoing steps being taken to ensure…
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World Health Organization declares public health emergency of international concern over coronavirus
The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency over the coronavirus. The Director-General of the World Health Organization…
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