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Boston Public Health Commission recommends all eligible residents get vaccinated to protect themselves and their communities
The average level of SARS-CoV-2 in Boston wastewater has more than doubled in July as compared to the citywide average in May. SARS-CoV-2 wastewater levels are currently classified as “high” or “very...
Updated CDC guidance aims to prevent the spread of viral respiratory illnesses impacts in Boston.
BPHC reminds residents how to stay healthy and safe during the holidays
BOSTON – September 1, 2023 – As Boston families get ready to send their children back to school, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is reminding everyone to be aware of the increase in COVID...
$1.4 million in funding was awarded across six community health centers.
Commission Also Provides Recommendations for Bivalent Doses
BPHC Encourages COVID-19 Safety During St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
BOSTON – February 28, 2023 – The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today shared that the city continues to note downward trends in several key COVID-19 metrics. Suffolk County is now at low...
COVID-19 Vaccines to Remain Free in Boston through 2023
BOSTON – January 23, 2023 – As Boston’s COVID-19 metrics continue to improve following a spike in cases and hospitalizations, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is reminding residents that the...
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today announced the launch of its COVID-19 wastewater surveillance program that will utilize samples from 11 manholes across the city for more localized...
BPHC Urges Residents to Take Precautions
BOSTON – December 30, 2022 – The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) strongly encourages everybody to take appropriate precautions to prevent the spread of respiratory viral illness, including...
BOSTON—December 23, 2022—The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is strongly recommending that residents take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the flu, and other transmissible...
BPHC Also Establishing Several Standing Clinic Sites Throughout City
Flu shots also strongly recommended
BPHC announced the expansion of services in addition to COVID-19 testing.
BOSTON – October 24, 2022 – The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today provided the following updates on the latest COVID-19 trends for the City of Boston: Levels of COVID-19 virus in local...
Residents should get vaccinated and boosted, and mask indoors to reduce risk.
Important to stay up to date on vaccinations ahead of fall and winter
New Omicron-specific boosters will be offered at family-friendly event
BPHC Encourages Prevention and Safety During Holiday Weekend and Back-to-School Season
BPHC encourages vaccination ahead of new school year.
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) encourages vigilance as metrics remain elevated.
BPHC Urges Continued Mitigation and Prevention as Data Trend Upwards
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today announced it is recommending that all Boston children and infants ages 6-months and older get vaccinated against COVID-19.
For this season's graduations and large events, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is offering recommendations.
Citing a 65% increase in COVID-19 cases over the past two weeks, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today urged residents to get tested, stay home if feeling unwell, keep up to date on their...
Residents are encouraged to stay up to date on their vaccinations.
