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Aug 23

What you need to know about the mask requirements

Please note: The City’s indoor masking mandate will be lifted effective Saturday, March 5, 2022. Residents and visitors to Boston will no longer be required by the City to wear a face covering in...

Jul 20

Public health advisory: Health officials' recommendations on Provincetown Covid cases

COVID-19 testing and COVID-19 vaccination remain widely available across the City of Boston.

Jul 2

Dr. Bisola Ojikutu appointed Executive Director of the Boston Public Health Commission

Dr. Ojikutu has extensive experience leading efforts to address inequities in health care.

Jun 16

Vaccine Equity Grant II to support increased vaccine access, acceptance, and uptake

We're making $1.5 million available to organizations to increase access, acceptance, and uptake in areas with the lowest vaccination rates.

Jun 5

Mayor declares heat emergency, opens BCYF cooling centers to all residents

The heat emergency will last from Sunday, June 6, through Tuesday, June 8.

Apr 6

MAYOR JANEY, BOSTON HEALTH OFFICIALS LAUNCH CAMPAIGN AIMED AT INCREASING COVID-19 VACCINE PARTICIPATION

Campaign aimed at increasing COVID-19 vaccine participation launched

The new, multilingual public awareness campaign encourages residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine when eligible.

Jan 29

Safety guidelines issued for residents as coldest weather of the season arrives

Update: BCYF Mildred Avenue in Mattapan lost its heat, but we still have 12 BCYF community centers open as warming centers on Saturday, January 30, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. You can find those sites...

Jan 27

COVID-19 testing site now available at Strand Theatre in Upham's Corner

Testing is available to anyone for free and regardless of symptoms.

Dec 20

Free, mobile COVID-19 testing sites now in Hyde Park, Roxbury, and Jamaica Plain

The testing sites are open to all residents and testing is available regardless of symptoms.

Dec 14

Boston to temporarily return to modified Phase Two, Step Two of Reopening plan

New measures are being taken to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and protect hospital capacity.

Dec 10

Guidance offered on how to safely celebrate the holidays during COVID-19

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today released guidance for the holiday season during the COVID-19 pandemic, urging residents to stay home and celebrate with...

Dec 2

Free, mobile COVID-19 testing now available in Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, and East Boston

A new site in Jamaica Plain increases citywide COVID-19 testing capacity following Thanksgiving.

Nov 18

Guidance offered on how to safely celebrate Thanksgiving during COVID-19

Health officials have advised that traditional Thanksgiving gatherings with family and friends can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19.

Nov 4

COVID-19 mobile testing team staying in East Boston; second site in Mattapan

Since our launch in May, our mobile testing teams have administered 13,795 tests across Roxbury, Allston, South Boston, Mattapan, East Boston, and Dorchester.

Oct 29

COVID-19 testing pledge announced for City of Boston

"Get The Test Boston" to encourage individuals and businesses to commit to increasing testing

Oct 14

COVID-19 mobile testing site returns to East Boston; second site created in Roxbury

The second mobile site, in partnership with Whittier Street Health Center, will be at Nubian Square in Roxbury.

Oct 9

Mayor Walsh, Boston health leaders urge residents to get flu shot during COVID-19

The City of Boston is offering flu vaccine vouchers for the uninsured and underinsured.

Sep 23

Red Sox partner with City of Boston, Public Health Commission on COVID-19 testing for Boston…

To help with the return to in-person learning this fall, the Red Sox, with support from Major League Baseball (MLB), have partnered with the City of Boston and the Boston Public Health Commission to...

Sep 22

Free COVID-19 testing now in Grove Hall

The mobile testing team has previously been in Roxbury, Allston, South Boston, Mattapan, and East Boston, ordering 10,874 COVID-19 tests in total.

Sep 22

Mayor Walsh, City of Boston recognize National Recovery Month

Mayor Martin J. Walsh is inviting residents to join him for a series of virtual events marking September as Recovery Month, a national observance that aims to combat the social stigma around addiction...

Sep 1

Free mobile COVID-19 testing site now located in East Boston

Testing is in partnership with East Boston Neighborhood Health Center.

Aug 19

Free COVID-19 testing taking place in Mattapan

The site is in partnership with the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center

Aug 9

Mayor Walsh urges caution during hot temperatures in Boston

For the next three days, the temperature will reach the high 80s and low 90s.

Aug 3

Free pop-up COVID-19 testing in South Boston

Update: due to inclement weather, this pop-up testing site will now be opening on Wednesday, August 5 at 2:00 p.m.

Jul 21

Free pop-up COVID-19 testing coming to Allston

The 10-day pop-up site is in partnership with the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center.

Jul 17

Mayor Walsh declares heat emergency, opens 20 BCYF community centers as cooling centers

Cooling centers will be open on Sunday and Monday in accordance with COVID-19 safety guidance.

Jul 1

Recovery Services resources during COVID-19

With COVID-19 closing and limiting many physical locations, we put together a list of online resources for recovery support groups.

Jun 9

New COVID-19 testing pop-up site coming to Roxbury

Residents who have recently participated in large gatherings are encouraged to get tested.

May 15

Mayor Walsh with public health officials

Results released for antibody and COVID-19 testing of Boston residents

About 1 in 10 residents in this study have developed antibodies and approximately 1 in 40 currently asymptomatic individuals are positive for COVID-19 and potentially infectious.

May 6

Mayor Walsh shares tutorial on how to make a face covering

The state now mandates all residents wear a face covering when in public and unable to practice social distancing.

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