Mass. COVID-19 numbers continue to climb as Moderna vaccine added to state pandemic arsenal By John Hilliard Globe Staff,Updated December 20, 2020, 6:57 p.m. Email to a Friend Vehicles with children received toys. The City of Everett hosted a Winter Wonderland drive-thru around Wehner Park during the continuing coronavirus pandemic.Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff Massachusetts expects to add a second vaccine to its pandemic arsenal this week, as state public health officials reported more than 4,100 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 60 deaths Sunday. Due to arrive just days before Christmas, the Moderna vaccine comes as Governor Charlie Baker and Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh renew calls for residents to avoid large, holiday gatherings to avoid opportunities for the often-deadly virus to spread.