Spike

These rising numbers moved the city of Pittsfield back into the state’s red category, meaning that the city is classified as having a higher risk for COVID-19 transmission.

Over the last 14 days, City of Pittsfield health officials report 46 new positive COVID-19 cases in the city, a concerning rise mainly attributed to large private gatherings, including house parties and group dining at restaurants.

After Massachusetts has seen more than 1,000 new daily cases of COVID-19 for nine consecutive days, and as the number of people who need hospital care for a coronavirus infection rises, Gov. Charlie Baker announced a series of new executive orders related to the state’s reopening plan...

There are now 63 Massachusetts municipalities considered “high risk” for Covid-19 transmission. Last week, the state reported 40 communities in that category. Yesterday's data is based on COVID reporting from the period of Sept. 27 to Oct ...