cdc

Ever been gorged on by a tick, Berkshire County? There are numerous tickborne diseases that can be quite painful, and in rare cases sometimes fatal.

Three full months into 2023 and there have already been several major foods recalled for differing reasons whether it's the presence of bacteria, etc.

Just over two months into 2023 and there have already been several foods recalled for differing reasons such as the presence of foreign objects, bacteria, etc.

Less than two months into 2023 and there have already been several foods recalled for differing reasons such as the presence of foreign objects, bacteria, etc.

With the serious dangerous drop in temperature tonight through Wednesday morning in the Berkshires, it is very important to take the possibility of frostbite seriously.  The National Weather Service is calling for a low of -1 on the overnight and wind chill values near -16 below zero.  To...

As the Omicron COVID variant begins spreading across the country there have been 3 additional cases reported in Boston according to the Boston Public Health Commission.  All three were described as “young adults” that experienced mild symptoms and have not required hospitalization according to the BPHC report.  None of the th...

The CDC announced today that fully vaccinated Americans can gather with other fully vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing according to an article posted by the Associated Press. The country’s new CDC Director Dr...

Correct and consistent mask use is a critical step everyone can take to reduce their risk of getting and spreading COVID-19. Masks work best when everyone wears them, but not all masks provide the same protection.

The director of the CDC on Sunday emphasized the need for masking and other mitigation measures in order to reopen schools safely.

Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses. There are several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween.