Boston Public Health Commission

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[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

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[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

Wastewater data for June 1 is now available:
• Citywide COVID-19 level: Very Low
• Citywide flu level: Not Detected
• Citywide RSV level: Not Detected

Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at https://t.co/If1qumftDw.

[Boston EMS @BOSTON_EMS]

With the heaviest of hearts, we bid a final farewell today to our Superintendent-in-Chief John Gill.

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

Wastewater data for May 29 is now available:
• Citywide COVID-19 level: Very Low
• Citywide flu level: Not Detected
• Citywide RSV level: Low

Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at https://t.co/If1qumftDw.

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

We are monitoring an uptick in mpox cases in Boston. There is no widespread public health threat at this time, but at-risk residents are encouraged to protect themselves and others by getting vaccinated.
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[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

Wastewater data for May 26 is now available:
• Citywide COVID-19 level: Very Low
• Citywide flu level: Not Detected
• Citywide RSV level: Low

Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at https://t.co/If1qumftDw.

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

Wastewater data for May 21 is now available:
• Citywide COVID-19 level: Very Low
• Citywide flu level: Low
• Citywide RSV level: Low

Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at https://t.co/If1qumftDw.

[Boston EMS @BOSTON_EMS]

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[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

CSO Alert: There was a combined sewer overflow in East Boston, impacting the Upper Inner Harbor on May 19. Please avoid contact with the affected bodies of water until Friday, May 22, at 9 a.m. https://t.co/ZjhkvSvpzP

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

It’s a hot one today and we all have a role to play in caring for our communities. Please check-in on your loved ones and neighbors.

We have safety tips and cooling resources on https://t.co/WBkoLh80bC. Stay cool and stay safe, everyone.

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

Wastewater data for May 18 is now available:
• Citywide COVID-19 level: Very Low
• Citywide flu level: Low
• Citywide RSV level: Low

Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at https://t.co/If1qumftDw.

[Boston EMS @BOSTON_EMS]

National EMS Week 2026 reminds us of one truth: our strength is our people. This year’s theme, “Improving Outcomes, Together,” captures exactly what the members of Boston EMS do every day. (1/3)

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

Wastewater data for May 14 is now available:
• Citywide COVID-19 level: Very Low
• Citywide flu level: Moderate
• Citywide RSV level: Low

Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at https://t.co/If1qumftDw.

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

CSO Alert: There was a combined sewer overflow in East Boston impacting the Upper Inner Harbor on May 13. Please avoid contact with the affected bodies of water until Friday, May 15, at 11:40 p.m. https://t.co/7pfHKVkAI1

[Boston EMS @BOSTON_EMS]

Multiple units from Boston EMS responded overnight to a challenging boat incident. In difficult conditions, including darkness and slippery shoreline rocks, EMTs George May and Andrea Albano located the scene and began patient care. (1/2)

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

Wastewater data for May 9 is now available:
• Citywide COVID-19 level: Very Low
• Citywide flu level: Moderate
• Citywide RSV level: Low

Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at https://t.co/If1qumftDw.

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

Our teams are working closely with partners to monitor the cluster of hantavirus cases linked to a Dutch-flagged cruise ship.

We are not aware of any hantavirus exposures or cases in Boston, and the risk to the public remains low.

Learn more at https://t.co/In8TCxVtEP.

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

Wastewater data for May 4 is now available:
• Citywide COVID-19 level: Very Low
• Citywide flu level: Low
• Citywide RSV level: Low

Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at https://t.co/If1qumftDw.

[Big Cities Health Coalition @BigCitiesHealth]

CitiesLEAD Phase 1 is underway. 17 health departments, 30M+ residents, and a shared commitment to closing life expectancy gaps that can span 30+ years within the same city. @HealthyBoston @VCU https://t.co/gsvFIsAANz

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

Wastewater data for April 30 is now available:
• Citywide COVID-19 level: Very Low
• Citywide flu level: Low
• Citywide RSV level: Low

Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at https://t.co/If1qumftDw.

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

Wastewater data for April 27 is now available:
• Citywide COVID-19 level: Very Low
• Citywide flu level: Low
• Citywide RSV level: Low

Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at https://t.co/If1qumftDw.