Massachusetts April 12, 2022 11:39 pm COVID Cases Increasing in Mass. The rate of new COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts has been rising, but while health officials are taking note, they say this is not like the omicron surge earlier this year. US & World Videos 1:14 Man hospitalized after shooting outside Lynn restaurant 1:34 One person shot outside restaurant in Lynn 2:13 Ahead of Thanksgiving, act of warmth in Dorchester on cold day 1:36 Gov. Healey calls on Marblehead and Beverly to get students back to school 4:06 Forecast: Sunday will be windy