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The Daily Free Press

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Boston Medical Center. Carney Hospital in Dorchester permanently closed on Aug. 31 after its parent company, Steward Healthcare, filed for bankruptcy in May. BAYLE VINES/DFP FILE

Carney Hospital closure impacts patients, surrounding communities

George Lehman September 10, 2024
Carney Hospital in Dorchester closed its doors for the final time on Aug. 31 after its owner, Steward Health Care, filed for bankruptcy in May. Steward announced in late July that the for-profit healthcare network will close two hospitals: Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer.
Homeless individuals

City harm reduction initiative targeted at Mass and Cass prompts varying reactions

Sara Creato November 1, 2022
The City of Boston announced an initiative to tackle drug use of the unhoused population at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard at an Oct. 20 press conference.  
indoor dining

Boston to lift indoor mask mandate

Bella Ramirez March 4, 2022
Boston will lift its mask mandate for indoor spaces such as restaurants, gyms, museums and entertainment venues starting March 5.
An illustration of the SARS-CoV-virus. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced a 17-member advisory committee Monday in response to the winter surge in COVID-19 cases and the first known case of the Omicron variant in Massachusetts. COURTESY OF CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

Wu names new COVID-19 Advisory Committee amid winter surge of cases

Cici Yu December 8, 2021
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the formation of the City's new COVID-19 Advisory Committee Monday.
A CVS pharmacy offering COVID-19 vaccines. The first case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 was detected in Massachusetts on Saturday. ANH NGUYEN/ DFP STAFF

First case of Omicron variant in Massachusetts detected

Dongfang Zhou December 6, 2021
The first case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 was detected in Massachusetts on Saturday.
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