Coronavirus

“Thursday, October 14, 2021: It is with sadness that we add one additional light to the string of lights illuminated in memory of an Acushnet resident who recently passed away from Covid. Our Town Clerk has received documentation of the 16th death of a fellow resident. An additional light symbolizes …

COVID-19 vaccination clinics are planned for the next several days in New Bedford. No appointment is needed at these walk-up clinics. Available vaccines can change according to supplies. Upcoming New Bedford Vaccination Clinics Friday, October 15: • PAACA (360 Coggeshall St.) – 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., J&J Fire Station …

Getting vaccinated for COVID-19 is not only about protecting yourself – it’s also about protecting your family, friends, and community. For people who are unvaccinated and want to have a safe holiday season with loved ones, the coming week is a great time to get started, and be fully vaccinated …

Early in the pandemic, on March 10th, 2020, Massachusett’s Gov. Baker declared a state of emergency which gave him power to shut down a variety of businesses, events, and large gatherings, and mandating masks in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. For those actions, he was sued by …

The City of New Bedford Health Department and New Bedford Public Schools are hosting weekly COVID-19 vaccination clinics through early November at Keith, Normandin, and Roosevelt middle schools, and New Bedford High School. Students, parents, faculty, and staff members all are welcome at the free, walk-up clinics. The Pfizer vaccine …

Project Beacon’s appointment-based COVID-19 testing, part of the state’s Stop the Spread program, is adjusting its schedule at New Bedford Regional Airport, at 1569 Airport Road. As of Oct. 3, Project Beacon will offer appointments for COVID-19 tests on Thursdays, rather than Wednesdays, while remaining open Sunday through Tuesday. The …

COVID-19 vaccination clinics are planned for the next several days in New Bedford. No appointment is needed at these walk-up clinics. Available vaccines can change according to supplies. Wednesday, September 22: • New Bedford YMCA (25 S. Water St.) – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pfizer and J&J • Presidential …

In-school testing reveal some team members test positive. New Bedford High School Athletics Department is cancelling a scheduled varsity football game after several members tested positive for the Covid-19 virus, Thomas Tarpey, NBHS Athletics Director, announced this afternoon. “It is unfortunate, but we knew going into this season that it …

Yesterday Gov. Charlie Baker stated that he is looking at the possibility of a vaccination identification system similar to what some other states are currently doing. He had resisted talk of so-called vaccine “passports” this past spring. “We’ve been talking to those folks and working through how that would work …

The following information was pulled from the Zeiterion Theater’s website: “Effective September 15 and until further notice, The Z requires all attendees over the age of 12 be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus or submit proof of a negative COVID-19 test (PCR test within 72 hours or antigen test …