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First presumptive positive of COVID-19 identified by Massachusetts State Health Laboratory, second case in the state
BOSTON (March 2, 2020) – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health today announced its first presumptive positive case of COVID-19…
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Flu activity in Massachusetts remains high; cases higher than last two years
Massachusetts has had a bad flu season, and while cases could trend back up, for now, it appears the state…
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First U.S. death from virus confirmed Saturday
The Washington State Department of Health confirms the first U.S. death from COVID-19 has occurred in the state of Washington.…
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231 being monitored in Massachusetts for coronavirus
In a conference call this afternoon, Massachusetts Public Health Commissioner Dr. Monica Bharel issued an update on coronavirus COVID-19 in…
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In hopes of preventing further spread, shipping of CDC 2019 novel coronavirus diagnostic test kits begins
A CDC-developed laboratory test kit to detect 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) began shipping yesterday to select qualified U.S. and international…
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UPDATE: West Warwick Police looking for ill 88-year-old woman who may be in dire need of medical care
UPDATE: West Warwick Police issued the following statement. “Thanks to the numerous shares of our missing person post, along with…
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MA DPH: Flu severity in Massachusetts increases
The flu is increasing in Massachusetts. According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, influenza severity for Massachusetts has increased…
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Third case of Coronavirus confirmed in the United States
The OC Health Care Agency’s (HCA) Communicable Disease Control Division received confirmation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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Fall River pet owner finds 15 BB pellets in cat
A Fall River pet owner has discovered some disturbing details concerning her cat. Melanie Ganyon adopted what she has called…
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Massachusetts Department of Public Health issues coronavirus advisory to healthcare providers
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has issued the following advisory to Healthcare Providers and Institutions, Infection Preventionists, Emergency Departments,…
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