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COVID

State making changes to school COVID-19 testing program

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Hugh Zeitlin and Ryan Trowbridge
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has announced changes to its COVID-19 testing policies.

COVID

Officials: 3,084 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 12 newly confirmed deaths in Mass.

Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 5:10 PM EDT
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By Western Mass News
State officials have released new information in regards to coronavirus cases in the Bay State.

COVID

Counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in Massachusetts

Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 9:39 AM EDT
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By Stacker
The vaccine deployment in December 2020 signaled a turning point in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Your Vaccine Authority

State announces availability of COVID-19 booster for kids ages 5 to 11

Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 11:10 AM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Massachusetts officials have announced that Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster is now available for children ages 5 to 11.

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Springfield schools issue mask advisory for indoor end-of-year events

Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 2:07 PM EDT
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By Briceyda Landaverde, Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski and Ryan Trowbridge
In a new move, the Springfield Public School district has issued a mask advisory for indoor events as the school year wraps up and as COVID-19 cases continue to trend upward in the city.

COVID

COVID-19 test sites seeing increase in traffic as number of cases rise

Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 7:13 PM EDT
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By Briceyda Landaverde, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
The Eastfield Mall COVID-19 testing site is seeing an increase in the number of people lining up to get tested as two Springfield city leaders have tested positive for the virus and as cases continue to trend upwards in the city over the last eight weeks.

COVID

COVID-19 testing site returning to Greenfield Community College

Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 11:51 AM EDT
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By Jenna Reyes and Ryan Trowbridge
The city of Greenfield is partnering with Curative to bring PCR testing back to Greenfield Community College.

COVID

Eastfield Mall COVID-19 testing site to remain open through August

Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 12:31 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge and Jenna Reyes
A local COVID-19 testing site will now be open even longer for residents.

COVID

Expert discusses importance of watching for credit score drop

Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 11:14 AM EDT
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By Rachel DePompa
Experts often tell you to pull your credit report twice a year to check for any issues, but there’s another way to monitor your financial health: your credit score.

COVID

Schools adjusting mask plans as COVID-19 cases rise

Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 5:05 PM EDT
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By Leon Purvis, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
We’ve learned Springfield Public Schools is taking new action when it comes to the district’s COVID-19 response

COVID

Northampton Public Schools institutes 10-day mask mandate

Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 4:00 PM EDT
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By Hugh Zeitlin and Ryan Trowbridge
Northampton Public Schools have reinstituted a mask mandate for 10 days.

COVID

Number of COVID-19 cases more than double in Springfield over last two weeks

Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 2:03 PM EDT
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By Leon Purvis, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
COVID-19 cases in Springfield more than doubled over the past two weeks. This data comes on the heels of a mask advisory the city issued last week.

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School forced to close in Enfield due to COVID outbreak

Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 7:04 AM EDT
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By Rob Polansky, Dennis Valera and Roger Susanin
A school in Enfield announced a closure for Thursday and Friday because of a COVID outbreak.

Your Vaccine Authority

Parents, pediatrician react to Moderna seeking approval of COVID-19 vaccine for young children

Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 4:05 PM EDT
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By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
A huge step forward for parents of young children was announced Thursday as the first COVID-19 vaccine may soon be cleared for those under the age of five.

News

COVID-19 cases back on the rise in Springfield as vaccination rates slow down

Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 7:57 PM EDT
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By Leon Purvis, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
In mid-March, the city saw COVID-19 cases drop to 48, but the most recent data showed 250 cases in Springfield.
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