COVID-19
COVID-19 continues to pose a challenge for our country. Together we can do more to protect our health and ensure we're better prepared for any future pandemics.
The Latest on COVID-19
Statement: 1 million Americans dead from COVID-19
Massachusetts Vaccine Education: Resource Page
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Local Doctors and Nurses Urge COVID 19 Vaccines
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PIRG urges Congress to approve COVID-19 funding
Another winter during COVID-19: How to stay safe and sound
Dr. Bernhard Leidner, Ph.D., guide for how to approach empathetic conversations on COVID Vaccines
Nursing Home Safety During Covid: Cases and Vaccines
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Nursing homes still don’t have enough masks, gowns and other PPE
Shortages improved during the fall but worsened in December
Statement: President Biden’s executive orders will help tackle COVID-19
BOSTON -- President Joe Biden issued a set of sweeping executive orders Thursday to combat COVID-19. They include using the Defense Production Act to ramp up testing, boost production of personal protective equipment (PPE) and any other materials needed to distribute and administer the vaccines. The president will also establish a board tasked with expanding testing capacity.
Statement: President Biden To Issue key executive orders to combat COVID-19
BOSTON -- President Joe Biden is set to issue two executive orders Wednesday to combat COVID-19. One will mandate mask-wearing on federal property and by all federal employees. The other will establish a COVID-19 Response Coordinator position.
Statement: COVID-19 deaths reach another grim milestone: 400,000
The number of U.S. deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic surpassed 400,000 on Tuesday, according to Johns Hopkins University.
PFAS Free & I’m Lovin’ It
McDonald’s just committed to phasing out PFAS-treated food packaging from its restaurants globally by 2025. Other restaurants, like Burger King and Wendy’s, should follow its lead.