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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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Community
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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Editorial
UPDATE: Fall River area reminded once again of the bravery of the young
UPDATE: The family of Shawny Smith has released a statement on social media. “It is with a heavy heart that…
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Community
Massachusetts DPH: 5th person dies from lung injury; patient vaped THC
BOSTON (February 26, 2020) – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has announced a fifth person has died of…
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Community
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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Causes
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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Community
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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Community
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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Causes
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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Community
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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