Andrea McCoy Recreation Center

As New Bedford now leads the county with a rate of more than 365 average daily COVID cases over the past two weeks, city officials are urging residents to get the vaccine booster.

Booster shots can reduce risks of hospitalization and severe illness.

New Bedford is hosting several COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinics for city residents this week.

Just three days after receiving final federal approval, coronavirus vaccines for kids are coming to New Bedford.