Last week the cumulative COVID-19 positive test rate in Back Bay and the surrounding neighborhoods as well as the weekly positive test rate rose slightly. According to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) last Friday,…
Author: John Lynds
Positive Test Rate Up 9 Percent
Last week the cumulative COVID-19 positive test rate in the Back Bay and the surrounding neighborhoods dropped but the weekly positive test rate rose slightly. According to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) last Friday,…
Irvienne Goldson, Longtime ABCD Health Advocate, Dies
Friends, family and colleagues of Irvienne Goldson said to know her was to love her. Sadily, Mrs. Goldson, who served as deputy director of Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) Health Services, died suddenly last week. Mrs. Goldson joined ABCD…
COVID Positive Test Rate in Back Bay Increases Over 50 Percent
The COVID-19 surge across Boston is continuing and Mayor Martin Walsh said the city is focusing efforts on neighborhoods that have a high volume of community spread ahead of the Christmas holiday. According to the latest data released by the…
Back Bay’s Positive Test Rate Increases Dramatically Post-Thanksgiving
As feared the post-Thanksgiving COVID-19 surge is here and numbers are once again spiking in the Back Bay and the surrounding area. Back Bay and the surrounding area experienced a 60 percent drop in the positive test rate during Thanksgiving…
Back Bay Area See Drop in COVID Cases
After experiencing a 25 percent increase two weeks ago, the positive test rate in Back Bay and surrounding neighborhoods decreased by nearly 60 percent last week according to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) on…
Outdoor Seating on Private Property Extended, Public Space Program Ends
Mayor Martin Walsh reminded owners that outdoor dining on private property was extended indefinitely without the need for further permits. However, the city’s “Public Space” program expired Tuesday. Restaurant owners in the Back Bay trying to increase business by providing…
Crime is Down 7-percent in Back Bay and South End
In what will be the Boston Police Department’s last crime stats report before the end of the year, the report shows overall crime is down in D-4, which includes the Back Bay and South End. However, larcenies from motor vehicles…
Positive COVID Test Rate Continues to Climb
After experiencing a 44 percent increase two weeks ago, the positive test rate in Back Bay and surrounding neighborhoods increased by 25 percent according to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) on Friday. Last week…
Nonprofit Fresh Truck in South End on Fridays
Fresh Truck Program Coordinator Stephen James was motivated to help families take on personal challenges with the philosophy of starting each day with proper food access to live a healthy lifestyle. In the South End James helps the Fresh Truck,…