“It was a big wake up call for everyone,” says Phillip C. Song, MD, director of the Mass. Has Harvard's David Sinclair Found the Fountain of Youth? In the meantime, Dr. Song and his colleague, Benjamin S. Bleier, MD, FACS, and many other researchers at Mass Eye and Ear are actively engaged in ways to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and have started studying aerosol production during different tasks. All Boston Ballet performances, events and gatherings for the remainder of the 2019-2020 season are cancelled. Additional upcoming TD Garden events have been canceled or postponed. Restaurants, food counters and La Scuola are closing their doors until further notice. The 2020 Boston Pops fall season (September 16-November 28) have been cancelled due to ongoing concerns over the spread of Covid-19. Bars, concert venues and sport arenas won’t fully open to the public in Massachusetts until there is a vaccine, or a treatment, for COVID-19. To bring them back, performers will have to reconsider how they gather. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Souvenirs, Guides, Tickets, Passes, and More! One among them unknowingly had COVID-19. NBA and NHL have announced suspensions of their seasons. Enjoy some of Greater Boston's best experiences virtually! FRAMINGHAM, Mass. The 2020 Boston Pops fall season (September 16-November 28) have been cancelled due to ongoing concerns over the spread of Covid-19. The Agganis Arena Ticket and Management Offices will be closed to the public until further notice. All online services will remain available. The unique personality of each neighborhood can be found in the cuisine of the restaurants and... ©2020 Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau. The fourth and final stage of reopening may seem a long way off given… “There’s going to be a pathway to getting back out there. As COVID-19 has brought performative singing to a halt, here’s how the two are interlinked—and Dr. Song’s predictions for what may happen next. The Lindsey Chapel Series and Britten Chamber Festival will be postponed. All locations of the Boston Public Library are closed until further notice. Patients are reporting reduced lung capacity after milder COVID-19 cases, too. We are currently monitoring the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and following guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as local and state public health authorities. We are unable to reschedule THE BAND's VISIT and JERSEY BOYS in Boston and must cancel the engagement. But if one were to be approved in the fall, or winter, who would be immunized first? Visitor Services suspended until further notice, Freedom Trail Historic sites are closed and Foundation-led tours are suspended until further notice, Huntington Theatre Company is suspending all public performances at both the Huntington. Our Market will remain open every day from 9 AM to 8PM. While it’s still somewhat unclear how the size and dispersal of the droplets affect COVID-19 transmission, the way singers produce sound may spread more droplets over a larger distance. Wong said there have been verbal warnings but no citations written for those hosting large public gatherings. See our daily update. To learn more about the Laryngology Department at Mass Eye and Ear, where they treat disorders of the voice box and upper airway, or to schedule an appointment with a laryngologist, visit MassEyeAndEar.org or call 617-573-3954. Taiwanese Eric Chou is fresh off two back-to-back, sold out arena concerts that have shown the world what live shows look like in the coronavirus era. Currently, many services and specialties are also offering virtual appointments for new and established patients. The 'Baby Foreskin Facial' Is a Real Thing. COVID-19 Information and Resources for Travelers, See resource links and updates for the Greater Boston area, Boston African American National Historic Site, Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum, Paul S. Russell, MD Museum of Medical History and Innovation at Massachusetts General Hospital, RevolutionaryBoston at the Old State House.