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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.
A mosquito. Boston is officially at high risk for receiving the West Nile Virus, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. COURTESY OF WILDTURKEY VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Two new cases of West Nile Virus reported in state following Boston being labeled “high risk”

Daily Free Press Staff September 17, 2021
Boston is raised to risk level "high" for the West Nile Virus, following the emergence of new cases.
Massachusetts will begin its second phase of COVID-19 vaccine distribution Monday, adding residents over age 65, some essential workers and individuals with underlying conditions to the priority list. COURTESY OF FERNANDO ZHIMINAICELA VIA PIXABAY

State begins Phase Two of vaccine rollout

Daily Free Press Staff February 1, 2021
Massachusetts residents aged 75 and older can begin receiving the COVID-19 vaccine Monday. Individuals 65 and older are the second priority group, as well as those with two or more underlying health conditions.
Public health experts recommend residents adjust their Halloween plans to be in compliance with COVID-19 guidelines. ELLEN CLOUSE/ DFP FILE

Health experts outline how to safely celebrate Halloween this year

Daily Free Press Staff October 26, 2020
Halloween usually means parties and celebrations with friends, however public health precautions against a highly transmissible virus means students will need to adjust their plans this year to celebrate safely. 
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