The school is estimating that about 80 to 100 people held an illicit indoor party at Williams College on Friday evening, breaking state gathering rules and college guidelines.
Correct and consistent mask use is a critical step everyone can take to reduce their risk of getting and spreading COVID-19. Masks work best when everyone wears them, but not all masks provide the same protection.
On Wednesday, November 11, the Pittsfield Public Schools was informed that a backlog of cases released today showed 104 new Covid-19 cases in the City of Pittsfield. This backlog was due to a recording delay caused by a technical issue at one of the testing centers located in Pittsfield.
Berkshire County had 64 new cases and 69 total positive tests in the last two weeks. It seems we all were enjoying being out and around other people and now covid cases are on the rise here in Berkshire County.
North Adams city councilor Robert Moulton Jr called Black Lives Matter a terrorist group on his public access show and also said he didn't understand systemic racism is getting plenty of pushback on social media.
Methanol is not an acceptable active ingredient for hand sanitizers and must not be used due to its toxic effects. FDA’s investigation of methanol in certain hand sanitizers is ongoing. The agency will provide additional information as it becomes available.
Governor Charlie Baker issued an Executive Order that provides a detailed list of businesses and activities that fall into Phases II, III, and IV of the Commonwealth’s Re-Opening Plan. The Order also permits all Phase II enterprises, including retail, to begin preparations to safely resume operation in advance of the start of the second phase. In addition to the retail sector, the Executive Order details further requirements for the safe resumption of amateur youth and adult sports and outdoor dining.