Charles River algae bloom prompts warning from health officials

Health officials say there is an elevated count of cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, in the Charles River this weekend.

The Boston Public Health Commission sent an advisory and posted warning posters along the Esplanade on Friday.

The area downstream of the Mass Avenue Bridge is where tests revealed the high counts of toxins in the water…

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