West Nile Virus Found In Medford

A mosquito sample taken on June 29 tested positive for the virus, health officials said.

High E. Coli Levels Found In Wright's Pond In Medford

The pond was closed Wednesday and Thursday after testing yielded elevated levels earlier this week.

Medford Ends Contact Tracing Program In City Buildings

The city made the decision amid a "sustained decrease" in positive cases.

Eating Nutritiously: Where to Begin

A nutrition tip that is not about what to buy or the exact food to eat.

Medford Lifts COVID-19 State Of Emergency

Officials said nearly 70 percent of eligible residents are fully vaccinated, and 80 percent have received at least one dose.

Walk-In Vaccine Clinics For Medford Residents Thursday

Two sites in Medford are accepting residents for walk-ins today.

Blood Donors Needed In Medford Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a couple blood drives soon in the Medford area.

Vaccine Hesitancy An Issue In Medford, Health Officials Say

Medford is outpacing the state's vaccination rate, but health officials say hesitancy remains a barrier in returning to pre-pandemic levels.

Walk-In Vaccine Clinic At Tufts University Friday

No appointment is necessary to get a shot at Tufts University's Gantcher Center Friday.

Middlesex County Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

This is how the Medford area compares to Massachusetts and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

How Close Are Medford Area Hospitals To Capacity? Update

Here are updated figures on which hospitals are nearing capacity in Middlesex County.

Middlesex County Coronavirus Vaccination, Cases: Latest Info

This is how the Medford area compares to Massachusetts for coronavirus vaccinations.

11K+ Medford Residents Fully Vaccinated

The city marked a month of its program to vaccinate home-bound residents, which has vaccinated 167 people to date.

4 Tips for Disengaging with Diet Culture

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Coronavirus Cases Up In Medford Area Despite Vaccination Increase

Here is how Massachusetts is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Medford Area

The pandemic has affected the U.S. blood supply. The Red Cross is holding a couple blood drives soon in the Medford area.

Tufts University Potential Site For Regional Vaccine Effort

The state approved a Metro North vaccine collaborative last week that includes Medford, Malden, Arlington, Somerville and Cambridge.

Fifth Of Medford Residents Have Gotten At Least 1 Vaccine Dose

Nearly 70 percent of the city's seniors have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

How Close Are Medford Area Hospitals To Capacity? Update

Here's how the waning coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospitals in Middlesex County.

A Year Of The Pandemic In Medford: Share Your Story

Patch is collecting local stories ahead of March 11, the day coronavirus was declared a pandemic.

Medford Coronavirus Stats: City Remains Moderate Risk

The city's daily average and percent positive rates held steadily in the moderate-risk range over two weeks.

How Close Are Medford Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

Here is the latest data on which hospitals are nearing capacity in Middlesex County as the pandemic wanes.

Weekly Update: How Coronavirus Is Affecting Medford Area Nursing Homes

The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Medford area.

Medford Scraps Local Vaccine Clinics For Now

Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn said the city does not have enough doses to hold a clinic in the near future.

Weekly Update: How Coronavirus Is Affecting Medford Nursing Homes

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Medford.

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Medford Has 'Several Hundred' Vaccine Doses, Sets Clinic For 75+

The city announced a clinic for Medford residents only that will prioritize people 75 and older.

Hospital Capacity In Medford Area: Weekly Update

Here are the latest numbers on hospital capacity, including ICUs, in Middlesex County.

Here’s How Coronavirus Is Affecting Medford Nursing Homes

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Medford.

Where CVS Is Offering Coronavirus Vaccines In Medford Area

Eligible Massachusetts residents can begin getting vaccinated at 18 local CVS pharmacies next week.

How Close Are Medford Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

Here's how the coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospitals and their ICUs in Middlesex County.

Vaccine Supply Slows Medford, Malden Regional Clinics

Officials said Friday it might not be until mid-February that the regional vaccine effort for Phase 2 gets off the ground.

Medford Drops Out Of High-Risk Category

Medford's positive test rate fell by more than two percent since last week.

Medford Vaccine Supply Comes Up Short

"I am as frustrated by this news as you are," Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn said Wednesday about not having the doses needed for Phase 2.

Hospital Capacity In The Medford Area: Weekly Update

Here are the latest numbers on which hospitals are closest to capacity in Middlesex County and across Massachusetts.

Medford Sets Additional Vaccine Clinic For Phase 1

This city is also setting up a site for Phase 2 vaccinations, which are expected to start in February.

PhysicianOne Launches Express, Self-Pay COVID Testing In Medford

Testing will only be available to asymptomatic patients and is designed to streamline the process for people who need to work or travel.

Medford Coronavirus Cases Taper After Post-Holiday Surge

Medford reported more than 800 cases since the day after Christmas and nearly 600 since New Year's. But daily rates are starting to fall.

See Which Medford Area Hospitals Near Capacity

New data provided by the federal government shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in Middlesex County.

First Responder Vaccinations Begin In Medford

The Medford police station is one of three sites where local first responders can get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.