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Agawam school district distributes tests kits to teachers, for safe return Monday
With COVID-19 continuing to surge, rapid test-kits are being made available to teachers before their return from winter break. → Read More
School districts distributing rapid test kits to teachers this weekend
With COVID-19 continuing to surge, rapid test-kits are being made available to teachers, before their return from winter break. → Read More
Gyms noticeably busier, as people look to achieve fitness goals for 2022
Fitness is always one of the most common new years resolutions. → Read More
People re-infected with Omicron report fewer symptoms than first COVID-19 infection
New data has emerged showing that people who recover from COVID-19, can still contract Omicron but their symptoms may be reduced. → Read More
School districts must pick up COVID-19 testing kits from state
Schools are set to resume classes after New Years on Monday, and school districts are working to get staff tested before their return. → Read More
Local doctor recommends wearing surgical masks instead of cloth coverings
With cases of the Omicron variant on the rise, health leaders are urging everyone to mask up to stop the spread. Health experts are also now recommending ditching cloth masks and opting for a surgical mask instead, with Omicron becoming the dominant strain in the U.S. → Read More
Westfield Mayor-elect Michael McCabe tests positive for COVID-19, inauguration to be virtual
Westfield Mayor-Elect Michael McCabe will not be sworn-in next week in public, after testing positive for COVID-19. → Read More
Springfield working to reduce COVID-19 cases, improve vaccination numbers
Springfield's mask mandate is coming back, a move triggered by rising cases from the omicron variant, and the large population not rolling up their sleeves. With new cases at all time highs, and still many refusing the vaccine, city leaders felt they had to make a move, and enforce masking up in public again. → Read More
Omicron surge impacting travel plans for many
Record high COVID-19 cases are making the busy travel holiday season a little more concerning. → Read More
How to use less fuel this holiday season
Millions of Americans are driving somewhere for the holidays, and they’re filling up at gas stations charging much more than a year ago. → Read More
Flight cancelations, delays slowing down holiday travel
Millions are scrambling to get to their holiday destinations, after thousands of flight cancelations and delays. These cancelations and delays really came at a bad time, with so many trying to get home to their families for Christmas Day. → Read More
Long wait at COVID-19 testing sites days before Christmas weekend
COVID-19 cases have risen to new daily highs in Massachusetts, just days before Christmas. → Read More
Armata’s Market distribute holiday meals one month after fire destroys building
Armata’s Market, the popular Longmeadow food market that was affected in a November fire, is still distributing holiday meals this week. → Read More
Springfield Diocese issue new guidance on indoor masks
The Springfield Diocese has issued new guidance for churches leading into the busy holiday season. → Read More
COVID-19 cases rising causing worries over the holidays
COVID-19 cases and Omicron infections are reaching record highs, days before Americans are set to gather for the holidays. → Read More
Baystate Health contacting patients to postpone non-essential surgeries due to Gov. Baker’s new order
Hospitals across the state are being ordered to stop non-essential procedures, with covid-19 cases spiking to new highs. → Read More
Ware students make letters, posters to thank Baystate Wing staff
A display of appreciation was held for the front line workers at Baystate Wing hospital. This was about giving hospital staff a morale boost, knowing many of are being worked hard before the holidays with the surge in cases. → Read More
Despite increased COVID-19 cases, millions of Americans set to travel for holidays
At least 109 million Americans are set to travel this week for the holidays, despite COVID-19 cases reaching record highs. → Read More
Local organization donates toys to Springfield children
A surprise toy donation Saturday in Springfield one week before Christmas, all thanks to an organization called ‘I Found Light Against All Odds’. → Read More
Growing concern as COVID variants spread this holiday season
Covid-19 fears have heightened with two variants spreading across the country, and its causing hospitals to be overwhelmed with patients right before the holidays. → Read More