State Announces 13th Human Case Of West Nile Virus This Year

BARNSTABLE - Public Health officials announced this past weekend the thirteenth human case of West Nile virus in the state this year, with a confirmed … [Read more...]

Report: Mass. Opioid Overdose Deaths Rose by 2.5% in 2022

BOSTON - Fatalities related to opioid overdoses in Massachusetts rose by 2.5% in 2022, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health … [Read more...]

Yarmouth PD Receives Grant to Support Sexual, Domestic Violence Victims

YARMOUTH - The Yarmouth Police Department has received $203,000 in state funding to support services for survivors of sexual and domestic … [Read more...]

Report: Mass. Opioid Death Rate Down to Start 2022

BOSTON (AP) - Preliminary data from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health shows that opioid-related overdose deaths in the state declined by … [Read more...]

Massachusetts Makes Monkeypox Vax Available at More Sites

BOSTON (AP) - The monkeypox vaccine is now available at 11 sites around Massachusetts. The Department of Public Health said Monday that when properly … [Read more...]

18 More Monkeypox Cases Confirmed in Massachusetts

HYANNIS – Another 18 cases of Monkeypox have been announced by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. All 18 of the cases were in adult … [Read more...]

Department Of Public Health To Relax Indoor Mask Guidance On July 1st

HYANNIS – The Department of Public Health recently released updated mask guidance for state residents, announcing that indoor masks will be optional … [Read more...]

2 More Cases of Monkeypox Confirmed in Massachusetts

BOSTON (AP) - The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is reporting two more monkeypox cases. Officials said the two men had close contact with … [Read more...]

Opioid Related Deaths Saw Slight Increase in 2021

HYANNIS – State officials with the Department of Public Health recently reported that opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts rose by 8.8 … [Read more...]

Public Health Officials Offer Safety Guidance For Summer Months

HYANNIS – Public health officials are offering safety guidance ahead of the upcoming summer season. To avoid tick or mosquito borne illnesses, the … [Read more...]



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