Vax Express Train Back In Worcester On Thursday

The modified MBTA train will bring coronavirus vaccines, plus gift cards, free food and music.

'Vax Express' Train Rolls Into Worcester Thursday

Free food, music and grocery store gift cards come with coronavirus vaccines at Union Station.

Indian Lake In Worcester Getting Toxic Algae Treatment

Indian Lake will be off limits until Friday due to the aluminum sulfate treatment.

WooSox Give Out Free Tickets With Vaccines At Polar Park

The WooSox will give out up to 300 tickets over six home games this week when fans get vaccinated at Polar Park.

Polar Park Will Host Coronavirus Vaccine Event Tuesday

Get a COVID-19 vaccine at a special equity clinic, and take a look at the new WooSox home.

Worcester Schools To Offer Coronavirus Shots To Students Over 12

The clinics at Worcester middle and high schools come after the Pfizer vaccine was approved this week for people as young as 12.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Worcester Area

There is no wait period for blood donations after receiving a coronavirus vaccine dose.

UMass Has Walk-In Coronavirus Vaccine Appointments

The UMass Memorial Mercantile Center COVID-19 vaccine site was originally set up for patients inside the health system.

Worcester To Open Main Library, Basketball Courts

The reopenings are a sign of confidence that coronavirus is fading this spring.

Saturday: Walk-In Coronavirus Vaccine Clinic In Worcester

The walk-in clinic is for Worcester residents who meet the criteria of the state's equity vaccine program.

Worcester County Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

Here is how the Worcester area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

3 Walk-In Coronavirus Vaccine Clinics In Worcester This Week

The clinics are for Worcester residents who meet certain criteria under the state's equity program.

Worcester To End Weekly Coronavirus Briefings — A Positive Sign

In a sign coronavirus is slowing down, Worcester will cease weekly briefings that were a hallmark of the worst parts of the pandemic.

How Close Are Worcester Area Hospitals To Capacity? Update

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Worcester County and across MA.

'It Does Work': Worcester City Manager Endorses Vaccine Alerts

Anyone in Massachusetts 16 and up will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine on Monday. The preregistration system is likely the best bet.

As New PFAS Standards Start, Worcester Reports 'Trace' Amounts

Massachusetts now requires cities and towns to test for PFAS chemicals, which are being newly recognized as a public health threat.

Worcester County Coronavirus Vaccination, Cases: Latest Info

Here is how the Worcester area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Coronavirus Cases Up Again In Worcester — But So Are Vaccinations

About 12 percent of Worcester residents have received a full vaccine dose, officials reported Thursday.

A 'Firestorm' Issue: Worcester Eyes Restrooms For Homeless

The Worcester City Manager told Councilors he's working on expanding public restrooms, but finding a site is controversial.

Worcester Hosting Walk-In Coronavirus Equity Vaccine Clinic

The Saturday clinic at the YMCA will open to residents who meet certain eligibility criteria.

Racism In Worcester Policing Spotlighted At Health Board Hearing

More than 100 people attended the hearing, where a board member accused Chief Steven Sargent of lying about racism in the department.

Coronavirus Cases Up In Worcester Area Despite Vaccination Increase

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

Worcester Posts Highest Coronavirus Gain In 6 Weeks

Worcester added 351 new cases over the week ending March 25, the highest weekly amount since early February.

Newsweek Top Hospitals Includes UMass, Newton-Wellesley

See how two nearby hospitals scored on the list of the 334 best in the nation.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Worcester Area

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives being held near you within the next two weeks.

Worcester Has Racial, Health Gap In Vaccine Rollout: Task Force

People of color in central Worcester are not getting shots at rates comparable to white residents, a health equity task force says.

CVS Health Announces COVID-19 Antibody Testing in Massachusetts

Available in all Massachusetts MinuteClinic locations; results within 15 minutes

Video: Worcester Observes Coronavirus Pandemic Anniversary

One year after the pandemic began, 413 Worcester residents have died, and at least 21,000 contracted the virus.

Update: Hospital Capacity In Worcester Area

Here's how many hospital beds are currently filled in Worcester County as the pandemic wanes.

Weekly Worcester Coronavirus Cases Continue To Drop

Worcester added 261 cases over the past week, the lowest figure in a single period in months.

3 More Coronavirus Vaccine Sites Coming To Worcester County

State officials announced 11 new regional sites capable of distributing 750 doses per day. Rutland, Southbridge and Gardner are among them.

St. Vincent Nurses Will Strike In March: Union

The St. Vincent nurses voted to authorize a strike earlier in February, and have now delivered a 10-day strike notice.

Hospital Capacity In Worcester Area: See Latest Numbers

Here's how the waning coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospitals in Worcester County.

Coronavirus Vaccine Help For Spanish-Speakers In Southbridge

Renaissance Medical Group patients will be able to get one-on-one help scheduling a coronavirus vaccine appointment.

Weekly Update: How Coronavirus Is Affecting Worcester Area Nursing Homes

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

Tree House Brewery To Host Coronavirus Vaccine Clinics

Charlton-based Tree House is hosting the vaccination clinic this week at a planned new site in Deerfield.

How COVID-19 Is Affecting Worcester Nursing Homes: Weekly Update

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

Hope Seen In Declining Worcester Coronavirus Numbers

The weekly number went up on Thursday, but city officials believe Worcester is on the downside of the second peak.

How Close Are Worcester Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

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

Here’s How Coronavirus Is Affecting Worcester Nursing Homes

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

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

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