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Brockton, Sutton fall off State’s COVID-19 highest risk list
By Katie Lannan The number of communities categorized by the state as at the highest risk for COVID-19 spread fell…
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Four states added to lower-risk list when coming to Massachusetts
By Chris Lisinski Starting Saturday, travelers from four additional states will no longer need to quarantine or test negative for…
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First case this year of West Nile virus in Massachusetts announced
BOSTON (August 7, 2020) – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health today announced the first human case of West Nile…
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State public health officials announce season’s first West Nile virus-positive mosquito sample
BOSTON (July 9, 2020) – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced today that West Nile virus (WNV) has…
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Permanent hair dye and straighteners may increase breast cancer risk
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health found that women who use permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners have…
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State health officials announce third case of West Nile virus in Massachusetts, remind about EEE
BOSTON (October 10, 2019)—The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that state laboratory testing has confirmed the third…
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EEE risk in Fall River continues to be elevated
The risk of EEE in Fall River continues to be elevated according to authorities. The City of Fall River, through…
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Animal in Bristol County tests positive for EEE, more spraying coming
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that laboratory testing confirmed the second case of Eastern Equine…
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