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Two new deaths of Springfield residents brought the total to 211 since the pandemic began.
Last week, Massachusetts health officials intend to halt shipments of some COVID-19 vaccines to several hospitals in Western Massachusetts, diverting the supplies to super vaccination sites.
Springfield reports continued decline in new COVID cases, hospitalizations Updated Feb 01, 2021; Posted Feb 01, 2021 Springfield Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, in file photo, takes part in weekly COVID-19 briefing. (Don Treeger / The Republican) Facebook Share SPRINGFIELD — As the city steps up coronavirus vaccinations, health and municipal officials on Monday praised a continued reduction in new cases of COVID-19 and a decline in hospitalizations. The statistics were shared at the weekly COVID-19 update at City Hall, provided by Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, dep...
Adults over 65, teachers, grocery workers, and other Phase 2 groups are expected to be able to receive the vaccine by mid-February.
Adults over 65, teachers, grocery workers, and other Phase 2 groups are expected to be able to receive the vaccine by mid-February. From a story reported on by WWLP/22 News Springfield, there’s been a feeling of frustration in Massachusetts, over the state leaving out older adults in Phase 1 and those with health conditions who could be most at risk of developing severe COVID-19 complications. In Connecticut, they’ve already begun vaccinating seniors 75 and older. Seeing neighboring states’ different vaccine distribution strategies has made it confusing to follow. Local public health le...