Let’s start protecting people in health-care settings as that’s where people should have the best understanding of a viral ...

Despite scientific advancements made during the COVID pandemic, growing vaccine hesitancy and the politicization of public health leave the U.S. vulnerable to future pandemics, according to experts ...

The Caledonia Community Schools Board of Education heard initial details on two proposals Wednesday evening. One would create ...

Five years after Donald Trump declared a national COVID emergency, here's what the research says about face masks.

Federal public health responses to COVID-19 revealed a myriad of big shortcomings. This was especially the case with regard to face mask protocols and mandates. In a comprehensive review of ...

Thankfully, in 2025, the days of lockdowns and quarantines now seem a distant memory for many—even though the physical, ...

Boston.com readers said the pandemic remains an ever-present threat to public health, despite much of society having moved on.

The bill passed along party lines, with Democrats in the majority, 58-35, and five excused absences. The debate began late on ...

The law, which has an emergency provision, takes immediate effect. It blocks all local governments from requiring masks or ...

Local governments and school districts are now forbidden from requiring masks to prevent the spread of disease. Masks can ...