3rd major COVID-19 vaccine shown to be effective and cheaper
LONDON (AP) — Drugmaker AstraZeneca said Monday that late-stage trials showed its COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective, buoying the prospects of a relatively cheap, easy-to-storeRead More
Pfizer seeking emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in US
Pfizer said Friday it is asking U.S. regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine, starting the clock on a process that could bringRead More
‘Most challenging winter we’ve ever seen’: Boston restaurateurs worried as outdoor dining comes to an end
When it’s below freezing, not even the heat lamps will bring hardy New Englanders to outdoor dining tables. “I think this is the most challengingRead More
Rapid result virus tests launching in 134 Mass. school districts
Starting in early December, 134 school districts, charter schools and special education collaboratives will have access to rapid COVID-19 tests for students or staff membersRead More
Driver hospitalized after crashing rental car into utility pole in Waltham
A driver was hospitalized after she crashed a rental minivan into a utility pole in Waltham, knocking down numerous wires and leaving hundreds without powerRead More
Littleton parents asked to sign form promising to abide by COVID-19 guidelines over Thanksgiving break
Before students head out for Thanksgiving break in Littleton, their parents or guardians must make two COVID-related promises. First, families have to promise no oneRead More
Cambridge-based Moderna’s vaccine shows striking success in US tests
A second experimental COVID-19 vaccine — this one from Moderna Inc. — yielded extraordinarily strong early results Monday, another badly needed dose of hope asRead More
4 schools in Boston reopening for students with highest needs
Despite the climb in coronavirus cases, four schools in Boston are reopening their doors Monday for students with the highest needs. The schools reopening forRead More
Police looking to ID dirt bike, ATV riders seen on video assaulting man in South Boston
Police are turning to the public for help identifying a group of people riding off-road vehicles wanted in connection with a hit-and-run and assault inRead More
‘It’s devastating’: Brockton market owner in shock after raging fire torches building
Fierce flames tore through a Brockton market early Thursday morning, leaving behind a charred building. Firefighters responding to a reported fire at Rice’s Market onRead More