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Forecast: Multiple Snow Events Expected This Week Forecast: Multiple Snow Events Expected This Week
Forecast: Multiple Snow Events Expected This Week On the heels of a snowy weekend, the National Weather Service is predicting more snow later this week. Anywhere between 2 inches and 5 inches of snowfall is anticipated for parts of Central and Western Massachusetts on Tuesday, Feb. 9, and possibly into Wednesday, Feb. 10, according to the National Weather Service. Expect the snow to start falling early on Tuesday, between 6 and 7 a.m. in the Berkshires and Pioneer Valley and more towards 9 a.m. for Worcester and Fitchburg. For the most part, the Pioneer Valley, Southern, and Central Berkshires can expect about 4 inches of snow.  Tow…

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COVID-19: How Many Miles Will You Travel To Get Vaccinated? Check This Map COVID-19: How Many Miles Will You Travel To Get Vaccinated? Check This Map
Covid-19: How Many Miles Will You Travel To Get Vaccinated? Check This Map A new map of where you can get vaccinated against COVID-19 in Massachusetts shows 20 locations in Central and Western Massachusetts. If you’re eligible to get a vaccine, Mass.gov has created an interactive map of vaccination sites you can use to learn more about the facilities and how to book appointments.  It appears that most people live within 10-12 miles of a vaccination center, but for the more far-flung communities, including North Adams and Sutton, the trek could be 20 miles or more. The closest vaccination center to Williamstown, which is located in the most northwest…

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COVID-19: More Than 3,700 New Cases Reported Over Christmas Week, Worcester County COVID-19: More Than 3,700 New Cases Reported Over Christmas Week, Worcester County
Covid-19: More Than 3,700 New Cases Reported Over Christmas Week, Worcester County Over the last week, more than 3,700 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Worcester County. The week of Christmas - Monday, Dec. 21 - Sunday, Dec. 27 - also saw 1,467 new deaths across the Central Massachusetts county. Statewide, the number of new cases went up by 27,615 since last week (Dec. 21) and 383 new deaths have been reported, according to the most recent update to the Massachusetts COVID-19 Datadashboard, Dec. 27. Below are new and cumulative case and death counts per county, Pioneer Valley, and statewide from Monday, Dec. 21 - Sunday, Dec. 27. Berkshire 232 new cases rep…

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COVID-19: Nearly 2,000 New Cases In Worcester County Since Saturday COVID-19: Nearly 2,000 New Cases In Worcester County Since Saturday
Covid-19: Nearly 2,000 New Cases In Worcester County Since Saturday There have been almost 2,000 new COVID-19 infections reported in Worcester County since Saturday. There were 1,942 new COVID-19 infections reported in Worcester County from Saturday, Dec. 19 -  Tuesday, Dec. 22, according to the most recent state data. On Tuesday alone, there were 491 new cases and 7 new deaths reported countywide. Below are the latest COVID-19 numbers per county as well as a recounting of new cases reported over the last four days per county. New cases and deaths happened on Tuesday, Dec. 22. As COVID-19 continues to surge, people are encouraged to get tested for th…

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COVID-19: 300-Plus New Incidents Reported In Worcester Area COVID-19: 300-Plus New Incidents Reported In Worcester Area
Covid-19: 300-Plus New Incidents Reported In Worcester Area Another 335 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Worcester area on Monday, Dec. 21. According to the most recent state data, with the added 335 cases, Worcester County has experienced 36,764 COVID-19 infections since the pandemic began. There were 5 COVID-19 related deaths on Monday in Worcester County, bringing the total number of people lost to the disease locally to 1,411. Below are the latest COVID-19 numbers per county as well as a recounting of new cases reported over the last three days per county. NEW CASES, DEATHS Berkshire 37 new cases of COVID-19 infection reported - for a…

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COVID-19: Over 1,100 New Cases In Worcester County Over Weekend - Local Data COVID-19: Over 1,100 New Cases In Worcester County Over Weekend - Local Data
Covid-19: Over 1,100 New Cases In Worcester County Over Weekend - Local Data Over the weekend, Worcester County reported more than 1,100 new cases of COVID-19 infections. Meanwhile, Hampden County's total deaths since the pandemic began reached more than 1,000, and nearly 660 new COVID-19 cases were reported over the weekend - Dec. 19-20 - in the Pioneer Valley. There were 1,116 new COVID-19 cases reported in Worcester County over the weekend, according to Massachusetts Daily COVID-19 Dashboard. There were 14 new COVID-19-related deaths in Worcester County over the weekend as well. Nearby, there were 12 deaths in Hampden County, 3 in the Berkshires, 2 in Hampshire…

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by Kristin Palpini