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Nurses stretched thin by low staffing levels and hospital greed, nursing union leaders says
The money-saving tactics have been going on for decades. -
Medical ethicist says removing unvaccinated patient from heart transplant list was 'sound' policy
Brigham and Women’s Hospital removed a man from the heart transplant waiting list because he had not received the COVID-19 vaccine. -
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says more work to be done on COVID testing and messaging
Public health experts have criticized the agency for inadequate messaging as the coronavirus continues to spread across the nation. -
Red Cross blood supply crisis exacerbated by staffing shortages
The Massachusetts Red Cross said 14 blood drives were canceled this month alone. -
WPI student found dead in apartment, marking the seventh death since July
School officials said they're trying to address mental health issues around campus. -
Where can you find a rapid COVID test in Mass.? A new website tracks them down
The site shows where the tests are in stock. -
What happens if people return to Mass. and Cass? Dr. Monica Bharel responds
Bharel said the city does not want encampments to return in the summer, -
State attorney general's office reviewing complaints against recently shut-down COVID testing sites
The three testing sites in Worcester, Needham and Dartmouth were operating without a proper license. -
Epidemiologist says rapid COVID tests are better than PCR tests for everyday use
Dr. Michael Mina explains that rapid tests provide the best picture of current infection. -
Two more WPI students die, bringing total to six since July
The Worcester Polytechnic Institute deaths have raised concerns about mental health on campus.