According to their recent report, the Boston Public Health Commission showed a 46% increase in COVID-19 cases among Boston’s residents from the previous week. The number of positive coronavirus test results in the city for the week ending with April 24th stand at 6,958 with 232 deaths. There were 110 new deaths this week, representing Read More…
Releasing their latest report for the week ending April 16th, the Boston Public Health Commission showed a 67% increase in cases of COVID-19 among city residents over the previous week. Of the 4,763 total cases in Boston, 485 residents have required hospitalization and 122 individuals have died. [Update: As of this writing on 4/18/20, the Read More…
As Boston enters a period of surging COVID-19 cases, the City Council turned their attention toward the allocation of ventilators and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds in the event of limited medical resources. Councilor Ricardo Arroyo (District 5) proposed a hearing to discuss the pre-existing racial health inequities suffered by Boston’s communities of color and Read More…
Effective Monday, April 6, new, tighter restrictions will be put in place in the City of Boston to reduce the impact and spread of the coronavirus. Announced by Mayor Marty Walsh on Sunday, April 5, every individual is now encouraged to cover their mouth and nose when out in public. This includes when on essential Read More…
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) has declared a public health emergency in the City of Boston due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This will allow BPHC to increase the availability of staff and resources dedicated to the response effort. Declaring a public health emergency can also help cities seeking additional resources and support from Read More…
Councilor Ed Flynn wants to help Boston close the gap when it comes to public health disparities in the city’s communities of color. At a recent city council meeting, Flynn requested a hearing regarding the issue. “Public health is very important to our residents,” he said. “People of color have troubling health conditions at a Read More…
The Boston City Council is worried about one potential health crisis impacting the youth of the city. During this week’s regular city council meeting, councilors Matt O’Malley and Anissa Essaibi-George called for a hearing on potential regulations and restrictions on e-cigs and vaping. “It is an unrecognized epidemic that is sweeping our schools,” said O’Malley. Read More…
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) has noticed through client report and community meetings that a substantial number of fatal drug overdoses (ODs) are occurring in public restrooms, located in public spaces such as hospitals, restaurants, train stations, and hotels. In these cases, victims are more likely to receive delayed care because they are using Read More…