Boston Public Health Commission

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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 boston.gov/wastewater.

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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. boston.gov/news/public-he…

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 boston.gov/heat. Stay cool and stay safe, everyone.

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 boston.gov/wastewater.

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)

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 boston.gov/wastewater.

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. boston.gov/news/public-he…

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)

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 boston.gov/wastewater.

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 boston.gov/hantavirus.

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 boston.gov/wastewater.

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 bigcitieshealth.org/citieslead-par…

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 boston.gov/wastewater.

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 boston.gov/wastewater.

A person with measles visited Boston. We're working with local partners to notify those who may have been exposed to measles. Unvaccinated individuals who have been exposed should contact their health care provider immediately. boston.gov/news/person-me…

Let’s talk #BlackHealth in Boston. We’ll hear Dr. Bisola Ojikutu of @HealthyBoston thoughts on racism being a public health issue, as well as her thoughts on the correlation of economic development and health. #yourhealthyjava

Wastewater data for April 12 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 boston.gov/wastewater.

Wastewater data for April 8 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 boston.gov/wastewater.

Wastewater data for April 2 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 boston.gov/wastewater.