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State health officials announce ninth human case of West Nile virus in Massachusetts  

10/24/2025 Department of Public Health

Some risk for WNV will continue until there is a hard frost

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Governor Healey Kicks Off Seasonal Vaccines Public Awareness Campaign  

10/17/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Governor urges residents to get flu and COVID vaccines to keep themselves and others healthy; Campaign follows Governor’s actions to ensure vaccines are accessible and affordable in Massachusetts

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State health officials announce additional human cases of West Nile virus in Massachusetts  

9/26/2025 Department of Public Health

WNV risk levels now elevated in four more communities

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State Health Officials Announce Additional Human Cases of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts  

9/19/2025 Department of Public Health

WNV risk levels now elevated in 15 more communities

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Several Northeastern states and America’s largest city announce the Northeast Public Health Collaborative 

9/18/2025 Department of Public Health

Voluntary coalition includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York State, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and New York City

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Issues Evidence-Based COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance to Ensure Access for Residents  

9/17/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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State Health Officials Announce Additional Human Cases of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts 

9/05/2025 Department of Public Health

WNV risk levels now elevated in eight more communities

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Governor Healey Announces Immediate Steps to Ensure Vaccine Availability in Massachusetts Amid Trump, RFK Rollbacks  

9/04/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Healey Administration takes first-of-its-kind action to guarantee insurance coverage of vaccines recommended by the state

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State Health Officials Announce Season’s Second Human Case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts 

9/03/2025 Department of Public Health

WNV risk levels elevated in 10 additional communities

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State Health Officials Announce Season’s First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts 

9/02/2025 Department of Public Health

WNV risk levels remain elevated in multiple communities

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Department of Public Health alerts public to rare Vibrio vulnificus bacteria in coastal waters 

8/13/2025 Department of Public Health

Public advised on how to treat and prevent infections