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 3:14 Forecast: Chilly day Thursday 1:16 Audit of USPS in Boston finds significant issues 3:50 Cleanup underway after record rain across Massachusetts 0:27 MGH receives $100M donation from Herb Chambers 3:05 Forecast: Gusts continue, driving in colder temperatures