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West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for first time this year
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health today announced that West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for…
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Community
Public health alert issued for raw ground turkey products linked to Salmonella Hadar illness
WASHINGTON, APRIL 10, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public…
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Causes
UPDATE: Woman with mental illness missing from North Attleboro has been located
UPDATE: North Attleboro police state that she has been located. Previous story: North Attleboro police is seeking the public’s help…
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Community
Massachusetts Department of Public Health makes modifications to quarantining guidelines for return to work
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health revised their guidelines concerning COVID-19 quarantining when it pertains to returning to work. According…
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Community
CDC offers options for shortened quarantine time for COVID-19 in certain instances
Guidelines concerning quarantining for COVID-19 were updated today. The CDC currently recommends a quarantine period of 14 days. However, based…
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Community
Mild winter expected to bring strong upcoming tick season
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, tick season is still almost here and residents are warned to take the proper precautions. Due…
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Crime
Police looking for prisoner who escaped from Rhode Island Hospital
Providence Police are looking for a prisoner who escaped a local hospital. According to Detective Captain Timothy O’Hara, David Marroquin,…
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Community
Massachusetts vaping illness reports continue to rise as some questions remain
BOSTON (October 23, 2019)— The Department of Public Health has reported 17 additional cases of vaping-associated lung injury— now totaling…
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Community
Massachusetts Department of Public Health reports first death from vaping-associated lung disease
BOSTON (October 7, 2019) — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today reported the state’s first death from a…
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Community
State officials announce 8th EEE horse case in Massachusetts
BOSTON (October 2, 2019)—The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that laboratory testing has confirmed the 8th horse…
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