COVID-19 support group brings attention to patients struggling relapses and months-long symptoms
With so much still being learned about the novel coronavirus, a group of survivors-- some 6,000 strong-- have found a common place where they can find support, share information, and feel less of the isolation brought on by the disease.
Harvard invites freshmen to campus, while all classes taught online
Harvard University’s freshman class will be invited to live on campus this fall, while most other undergraduates will be required to learn remotely from home, the Ivy League school announced Monday.
Boston Marathon canceled for 1st time in 124-year history
Organizers said Thursday that they instead will have a “virtual event” in which participants who verify that they ran 26.2 miles on their own will receive their finisher’s medal. The race had originally been scheduled for April 20 before being postponed for five months because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus droplets could travel 27 feet, warns MIT researcher
An MIT researcher has warned that coronavirus droplets could travel up to 27 feet, which could have major implications for social distancing.
Coronavirus strikes 8th American in Massachusetts
The Masschusetts Department of Health announced that a Boston man in his 20s, tested positive for the potentially lethal illness.
Officials confirm 1st case of coronavirus in Massachusetts; US cases rise to 8
A Boston man has tested positive for the coronavirus, the first case in the state, Massachusetts officials said Saturday.
Several Dodgers go public, peeved by Astros' cheating scam
Despite being eager to focus on the upcoming season, several Dodgers publicly for the first time expressed annoyance at the Astros for the sign-stealing system used during the 2017 season, when Houston beat them in seven games in the World Series.
Four more parents plead guilty in college admissions scandal
Parents Douglas Hodge, Michelle Janavs, Manuel Henriquez and Elizabeth Henriquez entered guilty pleas in Boston's federal court Monday after previously pleading not guilty. Each faces charges of money laundering and conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud.
Tesla reboots its solar-panel business, offers rental plans
Tesla is trying to spark its solar-panel business by letting consumers rent rooftop systems rather than buy them. Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk announced the offering in a series of tweets Sunday.