Boston-04/07/21 Navy medical doctors, nurses and corpsmen from Viginia took buses up to Boston on orders from FEMA to give the COVID vaccinations to the thousands of people at the Hynes Convention Center who have appointments there. Vaccinatrion booths are in numerical order where the vaccines are given. Photo by John Tlumacki/Globe Staff (metro)
Massachusetts may be seeing an ‘uncoupling’ of COVID-19 cases and deaths
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A healthcare worker draws a dose of the Johnson & Johnson Janssen Covid-19 vaccine at San Rafael Commons in San Rafael, California, U.S., on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Health departments across the U.S. have deployed mobile units to eliminate challenges like waking up early to schedule appointments, navigating online portals and standing in line, all of which can deter the elderly, disabled or immune-compromised. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
What you should know if you've already received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The sword could date to the Civil War.
STOLEN SWORD
Leominster mayor looking for 'rightful owner' of sword possibly stolen decades ago April 13, 2021 | 9:08 PM
In this image from video, Barry Brodd, a use of force expert testifies in the trial of Derek Chauvin.
Derek Chauvin trial
Defense expert says Chauvin was justified in pinning down George Floyd April 13, 2021 | 8:55 PM
This file photo shows Nancy Cox opening up MassDOT's computer system at RMV headquarters in Quincy, Massachusetts June 12, 2013.
RMV INSPECTIONS
RMV extending grace period for expired inspection stickers April 13, 2021 | 7:32 PM
Constitution Beach
Stuck
Mass. nurse, capturing the feeling of a nation, gets stuck in mud April 13, 2021 | 7:21 PM
Kristin Smart, the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo student who disappeared in 1996.
California
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Needham, MA - 11/3/20 - Jake Auchincloss (L) speaks to reporters after winning the 4th Congressional District seat as he stands beside his wife, Michelle. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)
Politics
Jake Auchincloss is introducing his first bill as a member of Congress April 13, 2021 | 5:53 PM
This May 31, 2007 photo shows Officer Kim Potter, part of the Brooklyn Center Police negotiation team in Brooklyn Center, Minn. Potter, who fatally shot Daunte Wright, a Black man, during a traffic stop on Sunday, April 11, 2021 in the Minneapolis suburb and the city’s chief of police have resigned. Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott says he hopes the moves will heal the community and lead to reconciliation after two nights of protests and unrest.
Daunte Wright
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BOSTON, MA - 12/04/2020: COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic testing site at Suffolk Downs Revere with testing done in patients vehicles by appointment only. (David L Ryan/Globe Staff ) SECTION: METRO
Daily #s
Mass. reports 1,401 new COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths April 13, 2021 | 5:05 PM
Breaking Bad
Ricin
Feds: 'Breaking Bad' inspired former Mass. biotech researcher to seek poisons April 13, 2021 | 4:47 PM
vaccination #s
Mass. reports 1,833,085 people have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 April 13, 2021 | 4:11 PM
Crystal's Day Spa, Revere
Crime
Woman allegedly operated Revere spa as front for human trafficking April 13, 2021 | 3:26 PM
Brooklyn Center, MN., Thursday, 5/31/2007. Officer Kim Potter. (Photo by Bruce Bisping/Star Tribune via Getty Images)
National
Minnesota officer who killed Daunte Wright resigns, along with police chief April 13, 2021 | 2:08 PM
HIT-AND-RUNS
Overnight hit-and-run crashes leave 1 dead, 1 severely injured in Braintree, Somerville April 13, 2021 | 12:44 PM
Politics
US agency says women can get abortion pill via mail April 13, 2021 | 11:58 AM
Vials of the Johnson & Johnson Janssen Covid-19 vaccine at San Rafael Commons in San Rafael, California, U.S., on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Health departments across the U.S. have deployed mobile units to eliminate challenges like waking up early to schedule appointments, navigating online portals and standing in line, all of which can deter the elderly, disabled or immune-compromised. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
Vaccine Pause
Local health experts react to federal government's recommended 'pause' of J&J vaccine April 13, 2021 | 11:21 AM
BLOOD CLOTS
Why would a COVID vaccine cause rare blood clots? Researchers have found clues April 13, 2021 | 10:53 AM
The pandemic has made it tough for families to figure out safe travel options.
SUMMER TRAVEL
How epidemiologists are planning to vacation with their unvaccinated kids April 13, 2021 | 10:24 AM
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Patrick Rose Sr.
Kim Janey says city will release records of child assault investigation involving ex-police union president April 13, 2021 | 10:16 AM
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J&J Vaccine
Mass. officials instruct vaccination sites to stop administration of J&J vaccine April 13, 2021 | 9:53 AM
National
CNN reporter confronted during Minnesota protests in heated on-air interview: 'Get away from here' April 13, 2021 | 9:46 AM
National
Officer Kim Potter fatally shot Daunte Wright, police said. She's a 26-year vet, served as union president. April 13, 2021 | 9:33 AM
The U.S. is recommending a “pause” in administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots.
J&J vaccine
U.S. recommends 'pause' of J&J vaccine over blood clot reports April 13, 2021 | 7:25 AM
BOSTON , MA - 3/30/2021 CDC Director Rochelle Walensky speaks to press after visiting the Hynes Convention Center FEMA Mass Vaccination Site on Tuesday afternoon. Erin Clark/Globe Staff topic: 31baker
MICHIGAN
CDC chief Rochelle Walensky urges Michigan to 'close things down' amid spike April 12, 2021 | 8:30 PM
Pharmacist Andrea Glennon prepares doses of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine at the Tufts Medical Center COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Boston on March 4, 2021.
VACCINE
BMC cancels vaccine appointments for those who signed up through leaked link April 12, 2021 | 6:54 PM
Worcester, MA. - April 12: Governor Charlie Baker speaks to the media at the Family Health Center on April 12, 2021 in Worcester, Massachusetts. (Matt Stone/Pool)
Coronavirus
Charlie Baker hoping for more consistent Johnson & Johnson vaccine shipments April 12, 2021 | 6:27 PM
Mass. reports 2,107 new COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Daily #s
Mass. reports 1,376 new COVID-19 cases, 19 new deaths April 12, 2021 | 5:12 PM
A lone vehicle leaves Cape Cod over the usually busy Bourne Bridge, Monday, May 25, 2020, in Bourne, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Politics
White House gives Massachusetts a C- grade on infrastructure report card April 12, 2021 | 4:52 PM
Knoxville police work the scene of a shooting at Austin-East Magnet High School Monday, April 12, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn.
Knoxville, Tenn.
Student fires at officers at Tennessee school, is killed April 12, 2021 | 4:32 PM
BOSTON, MA - 4/8/2021 RN Danielle Greenaway administers a second and final COVID-19 vaccine to a community member during a vaccine clinic at the Charles Street AME Church, which was offered by the Whittier Street Health Center on Thursday afternoon. Erin Clark/Globe Staff TOPIC: 11FEDVAX REPORTER: Robert Weisman
vaccination #s
Mass. reports 1,789,004 people have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 April 12, 2021 | 4:03 PM
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CAMPAIGN FINANCE PROBE
A Mass. regulator says a local political couple and a party chair may have violated campaign finance laws April 12, 2021 | 2:16 PM
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