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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced her three-step plan to protect vaccine access across the state.

Massachusetts joins regional healthcare coalition to fill gaps left by the Trump administration

By Amilcar Coutinho Amado September 22, 2025
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey formed a regional health coalition with other northeastern states following a federal funding block of up to $200 million to programs run by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the upcoming fiscal year, according to a Sept. 18 press release. 
Department of Health and Human Services’ press office announcement regarding the firings of 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of HHS, also fired the CDC director in August.

BU experts warn RFK Jr.’s CDC firings threaten public health, point to local scientists for guidance

By Brian Chan, Associate Science Editor September 19, 2025
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of HHS, fired CDC Director Susan Monarez and all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. BU experts said this will have consequences on U.S. public health.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine vial

Massachusetts makes Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots available for selected populations

By Cici Yu September 29, 2021
Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots are now available for eligible populations according to the State.
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COVID-19 cases fluctuate as college students return to campus

By Daily Free Press Staff September 23, 2021
COVID-19 cases fluctuate as college students across Boston return to campus this fall.
Man receiving a COVID-19 test swab

Boston implements vaccination mandate for city employees amidst COVID surge, Delta variant

By Isabella Abraham August 19, 2021
City of Boston employees must get a COVID-19 vaccine according to a mandate announced Thursday.
Buffalo Exchange sign reads "Masks Required!"

Local businesses talk change in policy as state prepares to lift mask mandate

By Divya Sood May 26, 2021
Local owners have the option to require masks or not as restrictions loosen across the state.
Boston University President Robert Brown in his office on Silber Way. On Tuesday, Brown spoke with The Daily Free Press in a Zoom interview to discuss returning to fully in-person learning in the Fall, along with other issues concerning students. ANDRES PICON/ DFP FILE

President Brown discusses return to in-person learning this Fall and more with The Daily Free Press

By Nick Kolev May 5, 2021
Brown discussed planning for next year, vaccine requirements and renovations among other topics.
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Boston-area colleges mandate vaccines for Fall semester

By Madison Mercado April 29, 2021
Northeastern University, Boston College, UMass Amherst, Emerson College, and Boston University.
mental health committee co-chairs speak at a boston university student government meeting

StuGov confirms positions for next school year, introduces vaccine resource guide in last meeting of the semester

By Anna Vidergar April 27, 2021
Positions across StuGov were confirmed for the next school year along with other resolutions.
mollusk marine science lab

Plans for Marine Semester field research in Belize remain uncertain

By Emily Stevenson April 27, 2021
The Marine Semester did not offer a Belize component last year, but may do so this Fall.
zinneken's food truck on commonwealth avenue

Boston food trucks take to the streets after a difficult 2020

By Daniel Kool April 6, 2021
Thirty vendors participated virtually in the City’s 2021 Food Truck Lottery in March.
osaka sushi and steakhouse in brookline

Andrea Campbell releases Restaurant Recovery plan

By Greye Dunn April 5, 2021
Boston’s restaurants hopes to return to their feet following a year of public health restrictions.
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