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.

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.

The @parks.boston.gov and @publichealth.boston.gov Boston Summer Fitness Series is back through August! 🏃 Find the full schedule of free classes, activities, and more at boston.gov/fitness.

Happy Mother’s Day, Boston! Our moms do so much for us. So, we make sure they have what they need to lead healthy, happy lives. We're there to help mom with free home visits, prenatal care, counseling on breastfeeding, nutrition education, doula care, and more. Learn more at boston.gov/bphc.

Gardening day at Woods Mullen! On Saturday, volunteers from @gayforgood.bsky.social’s Boston Chapter joined together to beautify the front entrance & courtyard at our Woods Mullen Women’s Shelter. Thank you to all the volunteers who showed up & helped create a welcoming space for our neighbors! 🌷

Serve your community and advocate for people living with HIV. Apply to the Boston EMA Ryan White HIV/AIDS Services Planning Council by Friday, June 12, 2026. Apply and learn more about the communities we serve at boston.gov/rwpc.

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. @publichealth.boston.gov @vcusoph.bsky.social www.bigcitieshealth.org/citieslead-p...

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.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Our Center for Behavioral Health and Wellness is committed to partnering with communities to expand access to care and promote health equity for everyone in Boston. Mental health matters. If you're looking for support, visit boston.gov/mental-health.

Free fitness classes in Boston's parks? We're in 😎☀️

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. Learn more at boston.gov/measles.

Tune in tomorrow night!

One Boston Day recognizes the resiliency, generosity, and strength demonstrated by the people of Boston and those around the world in response to the tragedy of April 15, 2013.

On One Boston Day, we pause to honor the spirit that has always defined this City: strength, compassion, resilience, and the commitment to show up for one another. Today Boston EMS honors the lives lost and those forever changed on April 15, 2013.

We kicked-off the first meeting of @mayorwu.boston.gov’s Live Long and Well Advisory Council! Together, this group of leaders from across Boston will work together to advance our health equity agenda, address health disparities in our neighborhoods, and ensure all Bostonians can live long and well.

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.

Are you passionate about HIV advocacy and looking to make a difference in Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire? Apply to the Boston EMA Ryan White HIV/AIDS Services Planning Council! Help inform priorities, funding, research, and our anti-stigma campaign. Apply by Friday, June 12, 2026.

Yesterday, I joined colleagues and community partners to announce $4 million in the House Ways and Means proposed budget towards initiatives to end outdoor substance use and connect those in need with treatment and recovery programs.

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.

Congratulations to our first cohort of doula graduates! 26 doulas will now go on to serve families with compassion, cultural understanding, and care. This work is not possible without the leadership, vision, and support of our Child, Adolescent, and Family Health teams. Thank you for all you do!

Why does Boston keep posting about wastewater levels?! Wastewater monitoring is a tool we've been using since 2020 to track increases in viruses days or even weeks before people become sick. In Boston, we track viruses like the flu, COVID-19, RSV, and measles. Want to learn more? Keep reading! ⬇️

Bike to Work Day is ONE MONTH AWAY! Register for Boston’s annual celebration of biking as both community and transportation at boston.gov/bike-to-work-day Join a neighborhood ride and meet us for the festival on City Hall Plaza on Thursday, May 7.

Every day, our teams work to ensure you and your loved ones are safe and healthy in the places where you live, work, and play. Whether it's an emergency or just another day in your life, your public health department is here for you. Happy National Public Health Week, Boston!

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.

Wastewater data for March 30 is now available: • Citywide COVID-19 level: Very Low • Citywide flu level: Moderate • Citywide RSV level: Moderate Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.

At @publichealth.boston.gov, we believe everyone deserves to lead a long, healthy, and happy life regardless of their gender identity 🏳️‍⚧️ #TransDayofVisibility #TDOV

Want to discover the power of nutrition? Join our free webinar on Tuesday, March 31, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Zoom. We can’t wait to see you there! Register today at bit.ly/40XZ8Re.

Wastewater data for March 26 is now available: • Citywide COVID-19 level: Very Low • Citywide flu level: Moderate • Citywide RSV level: Moderate Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.

We’re working with community partners across the city to invest opioid settlement funds back into the communities most impacted by this epidemic. On Wednesday, we brought these partners together to showcase their work and celebrate the positive impacts they are making across Boston.

Wastewater monitoring is just one of the tools we’re using to build a healthier, more equitable Boston. Explore neighborhood and citywide data, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater. — Music by Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: QCGNCIOSOCWIKCD8 Artist: Lunar Years

Winter Parks Fitness with @parks.boston.gov and @publichealth.boston.gov continues this week: 💃Tues, March 24, 5-7pm: Kids Dance with Kristin in Roslindale 🥋Weds, March 25, 1-2pm: Tai Chi with Joe in Brighton 🧘Sat, March 28, 11am-12pm: Yoga with Carlos in Mattapan See the full calendar below!

Figure out what works for you when it comes to nutrition. Join our FREE upcoming online learning session with BOND of Color to explore the power of nutrition and all its benefits, healthy eating habits, the new dietary guidelines, and the food pyramid. Register today at bit.ly/40XZ8Re.

Wastewater data for March 23 is now available: • Citywide COVID-19 level: Very Low • Citywide flu level: Moderate • Citywide RSV level: Moderate Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.

Wastewater data for March 20 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.

We’re taking urgent action to address health disparities outlined in @publichealth.boston.gov’s report on the life expectancy of Black residents in Boston, including new investments alongside @danafarber.bsky.social.

Colon cancer screening doesn’t look the same for everyone. There are different options available, including home tests. Need help finding a healthcare provider? Call the Mayor’s Health Line at 617-534-5050.

Call 1-800-222-1222 for FREE medical advice if you have been, or think you have been, exposed to poison.

Kratom products are not approved by federal regulators as safe or effective. There are serious health risks associated with these commonly misused substances. If you are a Boston resident in need of treatment for misuse of these substances, call 311. Learn more at boston.gov/kratom.

Wastewater data for March 16 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.

Colon cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death—but it doesn’t have to be. Screening can prevent colon cancer or find it early, when treatment is most effective. Screening now begins at age 45. Talk to your doctor about your options.

Some members of Boston EMS who grew up in South Boston want to share a few friendly reminders before the St. Patrick’s Day Parade this weekend. 🍀

Help us shape the future of family-friendly housing in Boston by filling out @housing.boston.gov’s Family Housing Survey. Submit your response by Sunday, March 22 at boston.gov/familysurvey. 🏡

Wastewater data for March 9 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.

Turning 45? Now’s the time to get screened. Colon cancer screening now begins at 45. Talk to your doctor about which test is right for you.

Pregnant or parenting a child under 5? We offer free, confidential home visits for Boston families. We can provide support with breastfeeding, nutrition, housing, doula services, guidance for fathers/partners, and more. Apply at boston.gov/bphc-hbhc or call 617-534-5832.