Massachusetts - Coronavirus COVID-19

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1,495 COVID-19 cases, 52 additional deaths reported in Mass.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported an additional 1,495 confirmed COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 557,802 since the start of the pandemic.

State health officials also added 52 confirmed COVID-19-related deaths to the state's total, which is now 16,044.

As of Saturday, a total of 2,428,550 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been shipped to the state, of which 2,005,800 -- or 85.2% -- have been administered. So far, 679,369 people are fully vaccinated in Massachusetts.

An estimated 27,190 cases are active across Massachusetts

687 patients with confirmed coronavirus cases were hospitalized in Massachusetts, of which 176 were reported to be in an intensive care unit.

 

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1,281 COVID-19 cases, 41 additional deaths reported in Mass.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported an additional 1,281 confirmed COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 559,083 since the start of the pandemic.

The report said 665 patients with confirmed coronavirus cases were hospitalized in Massachusetts, of which 174 were reported to be in an intensive care unit.

State health officials also added 41 confirmed COVID-19-related deaths to the state's total, which is now 16,085.

As of Sunday, a total of 2,429,720 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been shipped to the state, of which 2,117,862 -- or 87.2% -- have been administered. So far, 703,676 people are fully vaccinated in Massachusetts.

An estimated 27,320 cases are active across Massachusetts, according to the report

 

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1,577 COVID-19 cases, 29 additional deaths reported in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported an additional 1,577 confirmed COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 565,560 since the start of the pandemic.

State health officials also added 29 confirmed COVID-19-related deaths to the state's total, which is now 16,247.

As of Friday, a total of 2,804,850 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been shipped to the state, of which 2,416,780 -- or 86.2% -- have been administered. So far, 853,433 people are fully vaccinated in Massachusetts.

An estimated 25,858 cases are active across Massachusetts, according to the report.

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The report said 641 patients with confirmed coronavirus cases were hospitalized in Massachusetts, of which 170 were reported to be in an intensive care unit.

 

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1,548 COVID-19 cases, 34 additional deaths reported in Mass.


The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported an additional 1,548 confirmed COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 567,108 since the start of the pandemic.

State health officials also added 34 confirmed COVID-19-related deaths to the state's total, which is now 16,281.

As of Saturday, a total of 2,829,420 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been shipped to the state, of which 2,467,392 -- or 87.2% -- have been administered. So far, 880,067 people are fully vaccinated in Massachusetts.

An estimated 26,001 cases are active across Massachusetts, according to the report.

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The report said 643 patients with confirmed coronavirus cases were hospitalized in Massachusetts, of which 176 were reported to be in an intensive care unit.

In the DPH's weekly report released on Thursday, 14 communities were in the "Red," or at high risk of COVID-19, down from 19 communities the week before.

State health officials say there have been 520,083 recoveries, according to the latest weekly report.

 

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1,508 COVID-19 cases, 30 additional deaths reported in Mass.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported an additional 1,508 confirmed COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 568,616 since the start of the pandemic.

State health officials also added 30 confirmed COVID-19-related deaths to the state's total, which is now 16,311.

The report said 636 patients with confirmed coronavirus cases were hospitalized in Massachusetts, of which 169 were reported to be in an intensive care unit.

As of Sunday, a total of 2,835,270 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been shipped to the state, of which 2,522,847 -- or 89.0% -- have been administered. So far, 908,553 people are fully vaccinated in Massachusetts.

An estimated 26,459 cases are active across Massachusetts, according to the report. This marks the second straight day that the active case estimate rose.

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Known active COVID cases increased slightly as state reports 1,004 cases, 28 deaths on Monday

State health officials confirmed another 1,004 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, which is based on 36,564 new molecular test

Officials also announced another 28 COVID-related fatalities, bringing the death toll from the pandemic to 16,339.

As of Monday, there are roughly 26,502 active infections statewide. Monday marked the third day in a row the number of known active cases rose slightly. On Friday they were at 25,858. Since the pandemic began, officials have confirmed 569,620 total COVID-19 cases across the state.

There are now 624 patients hospitalized with COVID statewide, including 169 people in intensive care, 94 of whom are currently intubated. COVID hospitalizations have been slowly but steadily declining since Jan. 6.

The seven-day average of positive tests stands at 1.73%.

New cases continue to be highest among the 0-19 age group, with 5,451 cases reported over the last two weeks, according to the latest data from the Department of Public Health. Twenty-somethings makeup the second largest age bracket, with 4,380 reported over those two weeks.

According to data from the Department of Public Health on Thursday, 914,927 people in Massachusetts are now fully vaccinated. A total of 2,535,295 vaccine doses have been administered.

 

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Average age of Mass. COVID hospitalizations is getting lower

State health officials confirmed another 1,640 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, which is based on 97,965 new molecular tests

Officials also announced another 44 COVID-related fatalities, bringing the death toll from the pandemic to 16,399.

A review of new positive COVID cases last week shows an increase over the previous week of more than 250 cases. That number could continue to rise as tests from last week are reported. Case levels continue to hover at levels similar to the end of October, just prior to the fall surge.

The seven-day average of positive tests is 1.92%.

As of Wednesday, there are roughly 25,397 active infections statewide, a slight drop after three days of it rising. Since the pandemic began, officials have confirmed 572,278 total COVID-19 cases

There are now 620 patients hospitalized with COVID statewide, which is one patient higher than yesterday. That includes 158 people in intensive care, 102 of whom are currently intubated. COVID hospitalizations have been slowly but steadily declining since Jan. 6. Hospitalizations continue to decline incrementally daily.

The mean age of those hospitalized over the past two weeks decreased to 61 years old this week from 64.

New cases continue to be highest among the 0-19 age group, with 5,451 cases reported over the last two weeks, according to the latest data from the Department of Public Health. Twenty-somethings makeup the second largest age bracket, with 4,380 reported over those two weeks.

According to data from the Department of Public Health, 972,103 people in Massachusetts are now fully vaccinated. A total of 2,671,928 vaccine doses have been administered.

On Tuesday, state health officials announced they have detected a first case of the P.1 COVID variant, which first emerged in Brazil. The first was confirmed in a woman in her 30s from Barnstable County, DPH said.

Starting next week, Massachusetts begin letting residents 60-and-older, as well as residents of all ages who work in a number of different sectors, to book appointments for the COVID vaccine. That includes workers in restaurants, grocery and convenience stores, food pantries, retail stores, meatpacking, agriculture, vaccine development, medical supply chain, transit, sanitation, public health, courts and other businesses.

On April 5, age eligibility will include residents 55-and-older, and residents with at least one medical condition, such as cancer, asthma or obesity, will become eligible. Then on April 19, all Massachusetts residents 16 years old and older will be eligible.

 

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The seven-day average of positive COVID tests in Mass. rises to 2.01% as active cases increase for third day

State health officials confirmed another 1,887 new COVID-19 cases on Friday

Officials also announced another 43 COVID-related fatalities, bringing the death toll from the pandemic to 16,469.

The seven-day average of positive tests rose slightly to 2.01%.

As of Thursday, there are roughly 25,986 active infections statewide, up slightly from 25,630 yesterday. Today marked the third day in a row active cases rose.

The number of new cases has leveled out following several weeks of sharp declines. Last week saw new cases rise by more than 300 over the previous week.

There are now 586 patients hospitalized with COVID statewide. That includes 157 people in intensive care, 92 of whom are currently intubated. COVID hospitalizations have been slowly but steadily declining since Jan. 6. Hospitalizations continue to decline incrementally daily.

According to data from the Department of Public Health, 1,023,968 people in Massachusetts are now fully vaccinated. A total of 2,804,935 vaccine doses have been administered.

There are now 20 cities and towns at high risk for COVID spread, according to the latest data from the Department of Public Health. Last week, the number of communities at high risk was down to 14.

 

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1,678 new COVID-19 cases, 33 additional deaths reported in Mass.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported an additional 1,678 confirmed COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 579,580 since the start of the pandemic.

State health officials also added 33 confirmed COVID-19-related deaths to the state's total, which is now 16,531.


An estimated 27,113 cases are active across Massachusetts, according to the report. This marks the fourth straight day that the number of estimated active cases in the state has increased, according to the DPH.

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The report said 580 patients with confirmed coronavirus cases were hospitalized in Massachusetts, of which 144 were reported to be in an intensive care unit.

As of Sunday, a total of 3,232,930 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been shipped to the state, of which 2,919,765 -- or 90.3% -- have been administered. So far, 1,069,768 people are fully vaccinated in Massachusetts.

In the DPH's weekly report released on Thursday, 20 communities were in the "Red," or at high risk of COVID-19, up from 14 communities the week before.

 

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1,476 new COVID-19 cases, 20 additional deaths reported in Mass.

Estimate of active cases drops for first time in 6 days
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported an additional 1,476 confirmed COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 582,159 since the start of the pandemic.

State health officials also added 20 confirmed COVID-19-related deaths to the state's total, which is now 16,578.

As of Tuesday, a total of 3,455,740 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been shipped to the state, of which 3,016,586 -- or 87.3% -- have been administered. So far, 1,110,629 people are fully vaccinated in Massachusetts.

An estimated 27,006 cases are active across Massachusetts, according to the report. This marks the first time since last Wednesday, March 17, that the estimated number of active COVID-19 cases in the state has dropped.

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The report said 608 patients with confirmed coronavirus cases were hospitalized in Massachusetts, of which 148 were reported to be in an intensive care unit.

In the DPH's weekly report released on Thursday, 20 communities were in the "Red," or at high risk of COVID-19, up from 14 communities the week before.

State health officials say there have been 530,482 recoveries, according to the latest weekly report.

 

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COVID hospitalizations tick up for third straight day as active infections rises to 27,374 on Wednesday

The number of patients being hospitalized with COVID-19 rose for the third straight day after weeks of decline, according to the latest COVID-19 data from the Department of Public Health.

State health officials confirmed another 1,865 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday

Officials also announced another 54 COVID-related fatalities, bringing the death toll from the pandemic to 16,632.

The seven-day average of positive tests rose to 2.23%.

The number of active COVID infections rose to 27,374 Wednesday, up 368 cases from yesterday.

There are now 628 patients hospitalized with COVID statewide, which is up from 608 the day before. That includes 148 people in intensive care, 86 of whom are currently intubated. COVID hospitalizations have been slowly but steadily declining since Jan. 6, but ticked up on Wednesday.

The average hospitalization age increased on Wednesday from 61 to 63, and average age of the newly infected declined to 35, data shows.

There have been a total of 3,079,149 COVID vaccine doses administered in Massachusetts to date, and 1,136,733 residents are now fully vaccinated.

On Monday, the state entered Step 1 of Phase 4 in Gov. Charlie Baker’s reopening, allowing a number of previously closed businesses and venues to open under capacity restrictions. Starting today, gathering limits for public events will increase to 100 people indoors and 150 people outdoors.

Fenway Park and the TD Garden in Boston, along with Gillette Stadium in Foxborough and the nearly completed Polar Park in Worcester, will reopen to fans under a strict 12% capacity limit after submitting safety plans to the Department of Public Health.

In Boston, the indoor gathering limit will increase to 60 people, with the outdoor limit going up to 100. Indoor performance venues, like concert halls and theaters, will also be allowed to reopen at 50% capacity in the city with no more than 500, permitted attendees are assigned seats. Indoor recreational activities, like laser tag, roller skating, trampolines, and escape rooms will be allowed to open at 50% capacity.

 

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Despite vaccine progress, active COVID cases in Mass. keep rising; now at 28,078 after a week of increases
The number of active COVID-19 cases statewide continues to creep up despite progress
in the vaccination effort, according to new data from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

Active infections in Massachusetts rose to 28,078 on Thursday, up from 27,374 the day before, representing more than a week the number has been rising.

State health officials confirmed another 2,274 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, according to the Department of Public Health.

Officials also announced another 39 COVID-related fatalities, bringing the death toll from the pandemic to 16,671.

The seven-day average of positive tests rose to 2.23%.

Since the pandemic began, officials have confirmed 586,298 total COVID-19 cases across the state.

According to the New York Times, there has been an average of 1,920 cases per day over the last week, which represents a 28% increase from the average two weeks earlier.

There are now 631 patients hospitalized with COVID statewide, which is up from 628 the day before. That includes 137 people in intensive care, 87 of whom are currently intubated. COVID hospitalizations had been slowly but steadily declining since Jan. 6, but have risen for the past four consecutive days.

The average hospitalization age increased on Wednesday from 61 to 63, and the average age of the newly infected declined to 35, data shows.

There have been a total of 3,151,237 COVID vaccine doses administered in Massachusetts to date, and 1,165,381 residents are now fully vaccinated.

New cases continue to be highest among the 0-19 age group, with 5,807 cases reported over the last two weeks, according to the latest data from the Department of Public Health. Twenty-somethings make up the second-largest age bracket, with 4,822 reported over those two weeks.

 

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More than 2,000 new COVID cases reported for second straight day amid previous decline, 40 more deaths on Friday

State health officials confirmed another 2,301 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, marking the second straight day of more than 2,000 new infections since cases began declining last month.

There are now 28,810 active statewide COVID infections, according to the Department of Public Health. Active infections have begun to trend upward.

Officials also announced another 40 COVID-related fatalities, bringing the death toll from the pandemic to 16,711.

The seven-day average of positive tests rose to 2.32% on Friday, up from 2.22% the day before.

Since the pandemic began, officials have confirmed 586,298 total COVID-19 cases across the state.

There are now 622 patients hospitalized with COVID statewide, which is down from 631 the day before. That includes 139 people in intensive care, 84 of whom are currently intubated. The number of hospitalizations had been trending upward for several days after more than a month of declines.

 

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There are 29,806 active COVID cases in Massachusetts as state announces 2,362 new cases, 35 more deaths

Massachusetts health officials announced 2,362 new cases of COVID-19 and 35 more deaths on Saturday, bringing the number of active cases to 29,806.

Saturday marks the third consecutive day in which the Department of Public Health reported more than 2,000 new cases in Massachusetts. From February into March, the number of new cases had been declining following the winter peak.

The state’s seven-day average of positive tests stands at 2.35%, a slight increase from rates around 1.8% seen earlier this month

Currently, 654 people are hospitalized with the coronavirus, including 143 patients in the intensive care unit and 86 who are intubated. Hospitalizations increased from 622 reported by DPH on Friday.

As of Saturday, 3,300,864 residents have received one vaccine shot and 1,225,307 residents are fully inoculated, according to DPH.

This week, the department labeled 32 towns and cities as high risk for spreading the virus, which is an increase from 20 high-risk municipalities the week prior.

 

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Massachusetts reports 1,817 new COVID cases, 29 more deaths Sunday; active case total rises again

Massachusetts public health officials reported 1,817 new cases of COVID-19and 29 more deaths on Sunday.

There are 30,772 active coronavirus cases, as of Sunday, another figure that’s increased slightly over the last few days, according to the state Department of Public Health. For several days last week, the number of active cases was around 25,000. On Saturday, the state reported 29,806 active cases.

Over the last month, the number of new cases overall had previously been declining following a peak in the winter. Before Sunday’s total, the state reported three straight days of more than 2,000 new cases.

Sunday’s new totals are based on 75,179 new molecular tests. The state’s seven-day average rate of positive tests stands at 2.28%, a slight decrease from Saturday’s 2.35%. Last month, the state saw lows of 1.8%.

Throughout the pandemic, at least 592,778 Massachusetts residents have tested positive for the virus and 16,775 have died.

Currently, 657 people are hospitalized with the coronavirus, including 141 patients in the intensive care unit and 92 who are intubated. Hospitalizations increased from 654 reported by DPH on Saturday.

Nearly 3.4 million Massachusetts residents have received at least one vaccine shot; 1.25 million are fully inoculated, according to DPH’s daily vaccination report.





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Mass. reports 1,464 new COVID cases, 15 deaths as active cases rise again

Massachusetts public health officials reported 1,464 new cases of COVID-19 and 15 more deaths on Monday, with the state reporting at least 6,000 more active cases than a week ago.

There are 31,428 active coronavirus cases as of Monday, according to the state Department of Public Health. For several days last week, the number of active cases was around 25,000. On Sunday, the state reported 30,772 active cases.

Over the last month, the number of new cases overall had been trending downward following a peak in the winter. Last week, the state reported three straight days of more than 2,000 new cases before Sunday’s 1,877, just as the nation sees an average of about 60,000 new cases per day versus closer to 50,000 earlier this month, according to The New York Times.

Monday’s new totals are based on 41,771 new molecular tests. The state’s seven-day average rate of positive tests stands at 2.37%, an increase over Sunday’s 2.28%. Last month, the state reported lows of 1.8%.

Throughout the pandemic, at least 594,242 Massachusetts residents have tested positive for the virus and 16,790 have died.

Currently, 675 people are hospitalized with the coronavirus, including 159 patients in the intensive care unit and 93 who are intubated. Hospitalizations increased from 657 reported by DPH on Saturday.

More than 3.4 million Massachusetts residents have received at least one vaccine shot; 1.27 million are fully inoculated, according to DPH’s daily vaccination report.

Nearly three dozen towns and cities were recently labeled high risk for spreading the virus this past week, an increase from 20 the week prior.



1,464 new COVID-19 cases, 15 additional deaths reported in Massachusetts

 

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Massachusetts reports 1,683 new COVID cases, 18 deaths Tuesday

Massachusetts public health officials reported 1,683 new cases of COVID-19 and 18 more deaths on Monday, with the state reporting the first drop in active cases in several days.

There are 31,298 active coronavirus cases as of Tuesday, according to the state Department of Public Health. For several days last week, the number of active cases was around 25,000 before rising by more than 5,000. On Monday, the state reported 31,428 active cases.

The state’s seven-day average rate of positive tests stands at 2.55%, an increase over Monday’s 2.37%. Last month, the state reported lows of 1.8%.

Throughout the pandemic, at least 595,925 Massachusetts residents have tested positive for the virus and 16,808 have died

Hospitalizations continue to slowly rise, with 711 people currently being treated for the virus, up from 675 reported Monday. The patients included 172 in the intensive care unit and 95 who are intubated.



1,683 new COVID-19 cases, 18 additional deaths reported in Massachusetts
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Weekly COVID infections have grown 44% this month, as Massachusetts reports 2,252 new cases, 36 deaths

The steady rise in COVID cases is continuing unabated this week.


State health officials confirmed another 2,252 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday. That’s based on 115,453 new molecular tests

Officials also announced another 36 COVID-related fatalities, bringing the death toll from the pandemic to 16,844.

The seven-day average of positive tests declined slightly to 2.53% from 2.55% on Tuesday.

New infections continue a troubling rise in recent weeks. Last week, cases were up 20% over the prior week, and 44% since hitting a post-surge low the week of Feb. 28, data shows. Since the pandemic began, officials have confirmed 598,177 total COVID-19 cases across the state.

The number of COVID patients currently hospitalized on Wednesday is 690, which is down from 711 the day before. Of them, 169 are in intensive care, and 93 are intubated, data shows.

 

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Active COVID infections continue climbing ahead of Easter; Massachusetts reports 2,455 new cases, 32 deaths on Thursday
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State health officials confirmed another 2,455 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday.

Officials also announced another 32 COVID-related fatalities, bringing the death toll from the pandemic to 16,876.

The seven-day average of positive tests is at 2.49%.

New infections continue a troubling rise in recent weeks. Last week, cases were up 20% over the prior week, and 44% since hitting a post-surge low the week of Feb. 28, data shows.

The number of COVID patients currently hospitalized on Thursday is 700, which is up slightly from 690 the day before. Of them, 166 are in intensive care, and 86 are intubated, data shows.

There have been a total of 3,638,590 COVID vaccine doses administered in Massachusetts to date, and 1,370,079 residents are now fully vaccinated.

New cases continue to be highest among the 0-19 age group, with 6,959 cases reported over the last two weeks, according to the latest data from the Department of Public Health. Twenty-somethings make up the second-largest age bracket, with 6,155 reported over those two weeks.

Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday said the growth in new cases is being driven largely by residents under the age of 40. “In fact the numbers among those over the age of 70 have dropped dramatically since January, which is a really important sign with respect to the importance of the vaccine,” Baker said.

Baker issued a warning to residents looking to celebrate in-person and indoors ahead of Easter Sunday, urging celebrants to wear a mask and socially distance.

 

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Massachusetts active COVID infections grow to more than 33K as state reports 2,160 new cases, 32 deaths on Friday

Active COVID infections in Massachusetts rose to 33,424 on Friday, up from 32,868 the day before

State health officials confirmed another 2,160 new COVID-19 cases on Friday.

Officials also announced another 32 COVID-related fatalities, bringing the death toll from the pandemic to 16,908.

The seven-day average of positive tests is 2.55%, up from 2.49% the day before.

New infections continue a troubling rise in recent weeks. Last week, cases were up 20% over the prior week, and 44% since hitting a post-surge low the week of Feb. 28, data shows. Since the pandemic began, officials have confirmed 602,792 total COVID-19 cases across the state.

The number of COVID patients currently hospitalized on Friday is 705, which is up from 700 the day before. Of them, 160 are in intensive care, and 90 are intubated, data shows.

There have been a total of 3,734,442 COVID vaccine doses administered in Massachusetts to date, and 1,409,402 residents are now fully vaccinated.

New cases continue to be highest among the 0-19 age group, with 6,959 cases reported over the last two weeks, according to the latest data from the Department of Public Health. Twenty-somethings make up the second-largest age bracket, with 6,155 reported over those two weeks.

The number of Massachusetts cities and towns at high risk for COVID-19 spread increased to 55 this week, up from 32 the week before, according to the latest data from the Department of Public Health.