State Health Officials Announce Two New Human Cases of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts September 2, 2021 Health·News The Massachusetts Department of Public Health decided, based on recent increases in West Nile virus findings in mosquitoes and weather favorable for Read More
Berkshire Health Systems Revises Visitation Guidelines and Reinforces Mandatory Masking at its Healthcare Facilities August 3, 2021 Health·News Due to rising rates of COVID-19 infection in the county, Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) is revising its visitation guidelines for Berkshire Medical Read More
Massachusetts Department of Public Health Releases Updated Face Covering Advisory July 30, 2021 Health·News The Department of Public Health released updated guidance today that recommends that a fully vaccinated person wear a mask or face covering Read More
State Public Health Officials Confirm Season’s First West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquito Sample July 1, 2021 Health·News The presence of WNV was confirmed today by the Massachusetts State Public Health Laboratory. Read More
New research parses how income inequality drives homelessness in U.S. May 17, 2021 Health·News While the overall count of homeless people is down 10% since 2007, rising homelessness in some communities has driven upticks in the Read More