Massachusetts - Coronavirus COVID-19

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Mass. Confirms 4,464 New COVID Cases After Skipping Report on Thanksgiving

Massachusetts reported nearly 4,500 new confirmed coronavirus cases Friday, but cautioned that it included reports from the past two days. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health did not publish a daily COVID-19 report on Thanksgiving, which resulted in the extended period of time for new cases to be tallied.

The 4,464 new confirmed cases and 29 new deaths reflected case counts from Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning, the DPH noted on its website.

There have now been 10,401 confirmed deaths and 211,748 cases, according to DPH. Another 234 deaths are considered probably linked to COVID-19.

The percentage of coronavirus tests coming back positive, on average, ticked up slightly to 3.28%, according to the report.

The number of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 has increased to 986. Of that number, 209 were listed as being in intensive care units and 109 are intubated, according to DPH.




https://www.mass.gov/doc/covid-19-dashboard-november-27-2020/download

 

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Massachusetts reports 2,914 new COVID cases, 40 deaths


State health officials confirmed 2,914 new coronavirus cases on Saturday.

Health officials also announced another 40 COVID-related fatalities, bringing the total number of deaths since the start of the pandemic to 10,441.

There are currently 1,045 people hospitalized with suspected COVID-19 illness, and 225 patients are in the ICU. Hospitalizations increased the past two months and had been hovering just below 1,000 for the past week.

The seven-day average of positive tests currently stands at 3.57%, which is up from a low of .8% in September and up from 3% on Wednesday.



https://www.mass.gov/doc/covid-19-dashboard-november-28-2020/download

 

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Massachusetts reports 2,501 new COVID cases, 46 deaths on Sunday

Massachusetts public health officials reported 2,501 new COVID-19 cases and another 46 coronavirus-related deaths on Sunday.

Throughout the pandemic, at least 217,163 Massachusetts residents have contracted the virus and 10,487 have died, according to the Department of Public Health.

There are currently 1,081 people being treated in hospitals with suspected COVID-19 illness, including 238 patients in intensive care. Hospitalizations have increased the past two months and had been hovering just below 1,000 for the past week.

 

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Massachusetts reports 1,166 new COVID cases, 25 deaths Monday as hospitalizations rise to 1,174
State health officials confirmed another 1,166 coronavirus cases on Monday, bringing the number of active cases to 43,856.
Officials also announced another 25 COVID-related deaths, bringing the number of fatalities to 10,512.

The number of Massachusetts residents hospitalized with or suspected COVID-19 increased to 1,174, including 244 patients in intensive care.

The seven-day average of positive tests is at 3.93%, which is up from a low of .8% in September.

 

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COVID deaths in Mass. continue slow climb as average positive tests increase to 4.61% with 2,845 new cases

State health officials confirmed another 2,845 cases of coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the number of active cases statewide to 43,601.


Officials also announced another 30 COVID-related fatalities on Tuesday, for a total now of 10,542 since the pandemic began. The number of COVID deaths in the state has been slowly increasing week over week with 203 people having died of the virus last week.

The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations increased to 1,191, which includes 239 patients in intensive care.

The seven-day average of positive tests increased to 4.61%, which is up from a low of 0.8% in September. Hospitalizations

 

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Numbers continue to climb as Mass. reports 4,613 new COVID cases, 46 deaths


State health officials confirmed another 4,613 coronavirus cases on Wednesday, pushing six days this month into the state’s record for the highest number of cases since the start of the pandemic. That brings the number of active cases statewide to 45,390.

Officials also announced another 46 COVID-related fatalities, bringing the total number of deaths to 10,588 since the start of the pandemic.

The number of COVID-related hospitalizations increased to 1,259, including 264 patients in intensive care.

Although testing has been steadily increasing, the seven-day average of positive tests continues to climb daily and increased to 4.94% today, which is up from a low of .8% in September.

 

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Massachusetts reports 6,477 new COVID cases after reporting backlog, 49 deaths on Thursday

State health officials reported 6,477 new cases on Thursday, which includes a backlog of 680 cases.

“The delay in reporting was caused by a technical issue with the software used by that laboratory’s reporting vendor,” health officials said.

Officials also reported 49 new COVID-related fatalities, for a total of 10,637 confirmed deaths since the start of the pandemic.

The seven-day average of positive tests increased to 5.29%, up for a low of .8% in September.

Hospitalizations increased to 1,324, which includes 261 patients in intensive care.

 

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Massachusetts reports 5,192 new COVID cases, 37 deaths as active statewide cases surpass 50k


State health officials confirmed another 5,192 coronavirus cases on Friday, bringing the number of active cases statewide to 51,371.

The number of COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts confirmed since the start of the pandemic now stands at 237,456.

Officials also announced another 37 COVID-related fatalities, bringing the total number of dead to 10,674.

The number of patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19 symptoms rose to 1,394, including 278 in intensive care.

 

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Massachusetts health officials report 5,356 more coronavirus cases, 41 deaths on Saturday


Massachusetts health officials on Saturday reported another 5,356 cases of coronavirus, with about 54,199 cases currently active in the state.

Those cases are based on 106,116 new molecular tests. The seven-day average positivity rate stands at 5.4%, up from a low of 0.8% over the summer, according to data from the Department of Public Health. Not including higher education tests, that rate is at 7.45%.

Officials on Saturday also announced another 41 deaths related to confirmed COVID-19 cases. Through the pandemic, Massachusetts has seen at least 242,812 coronavirus cases and 10,715 deaths.

Currently, 1,428 people are hospitalized with the virus, 283 of whom are in intensive care units. Hospitalizations have been increasing for weeks. The seven-day average number of confirmed patients in the hospital is 1,264, up from a previous low of 155, according to DPH.




https://www.mass.gov/doc/covid-19-dashboard-december-5-2020/download

 

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4,747 new COVID-19 cases, 48 additional deaths reported in Mass.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 4,747 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Sunday based on 89,439 new molecular test results that were reported.

The report also included an additional 48 COVID-19-related deaths, bringing the statewide total to 10,763.
As of Sunday, 1,416 patients with confirmed coronavirus cases were hospitalized in Massachusetts, of which 298 were reported to be in an intensive care unit.





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Massachusetts reports 2,463 new COVID cases Monday, 30 deaths as total confirmed cases surpasses 250K

State health officials confirmed another 2,463 coronavirus cases on Monday, bringing the number of active cases statewide to 58,452.

There have now been 250,022 cases of the respiratory virus among Massachusetts residents since the start of the pandemic.

Officials also announced another 30 COVID-related fatalities, bringing the total number of dead in Massachusetts to 10,793 since the pandemic began.

Hospitalizations rose to 1,516 on Monday, up 100 from Sunday. There are currently 302 patients in intensive care across the state, data shows.


https://www.mass.gov/doc/covid-19-dashboard-december-7-2020/download

 

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COVID cases in Mass. jumped 57% last week as state reports 3,627 new cases, 40 deaths Tuesday
State health officials confirmed another 3,627 coronavirus cases on Tuesday, bringing the number of active cases statewide to 58,601.

There have now been 253,649 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Massachusetts since the pandemic began in the spring, data shows.

Officials also announced another 40 COVID-related fatalities, bringing the total number of dead to 10,833 since the start of the pandemic.

The number of hospitalizations statewide increased to 1,552, including 310 patients in intensive care.

The seven-day average of positive tests continues to go up, reaching 5.81% on Tuesday. That’s up from a low of 0.8% just several months ago.

Numbers reported from last week show a post-Thanksgiving week spike. Updated data now shows COVID cases jumped 57% for the week beginning Nov. 29 over the previous week. That percentage will likely continue to rise as additional positive cases from last week are reported.

As cases continue rising at alarming rates, Gov. Charlie Baker on Tuesday announced that all Massachusetts communities will move back to the first step of Phase 3 of the state’s reopening plan, meaning more restrictions for restaurants, public gatherings and other businesses.

Baker said maximum capacity for outdoor events statewide will change from 100 people to 50 people. The order will require gyms, arcades, libraries, museums and some other businesses to reduce allowable capacity from 50% to 40%. Indoor restaurant seating will be limited to six people per table.

The rollback comes a day after Baker announced hospitals will curtail elective in-patient procedures beginning on Friday. Baker said the ongoing spike in cases is compounded by staffing shortages at a number of hospitals across the state. Officials say those shortages are linked to an increased number of hospital workers calling out of work due to COVID exposure.

“Even with these additional resources, we can’t afford to continue to strain the hospital system at this rate,” Baker said.

Baker also on Monday announced that the state will set up free COVID testing sitesin counties that previously lacked those resources, including Berkshire, Franklin and Hampshire counties, as well as Barnstable County.



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Massachusetts reports 5,675 new COVID cases, 89 deaths Wednesday as state unveils vaccine distribution plan

State health officials announced another 89 coronavirus deaths on Wednesday — more than double the number reported on Tuesday, according to data from the Department of Public Health.

Officials also confirmed another 5,675 COVID-19 cases, which is based on 109,009 new molecular tests reported on Wednesday. The number of active cases statewide stands at 61,181.

Hospitalizations increased slightly to 1,576 on Wednesday, which includes 308 patients in intensive care, data shows.


The seven-day average of positive tests also ticked up slightly to 5.86%. That’s up from a low of 0.8% just several months ago.


Since the start of the pandemic, there have now been 259,324 cases of the respiratory infection statewide, data shows.


The latest numbers come as Gov. Charlie Baker unveiled a three-phased timeline for vaccine distribution in Massachusetts, with the most vulnerable groups of people, including frontline workers and COVID-facing healthcare workers, receiving the earliest doses as soon as mid-December.


News of the timeline comes a day after Baker announced that all Massachusetts communities will move back to Step 1 of Phase 3 of reopening, meaning more restrictions for restaurants, public gatherings and other businesses.




https://www.mass.gov/doc/covid-19-dashboard-december-9-2020/download

 

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Massachusetts reports 5,130 new COVID cases, 41 deaths on Thursday as hospitalizations rise to 1,607

State health officials confirmed another 5,130 coronavirus cases on Thursday, bringing the number of active cases of the virus statewide to 63,362.

Officials also announced another 41 COVID-related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths since the start of the pandemic to 10,963.

The number of COVID hospitalizations increased to 1,607 on Thursday, which includes 307 patients in intensive care, data shows.

The seven-day average of positive tests ticked down slightly to 5.67%. But the average is up from a low of .8% observed just a few months ago.

The latest numbers come a day after Gov. Charlie Baker unveiled a three-phased timeline for vaccine distribution in Massachusetts, with the most vulnerable groups of people, including frontline workers and COVID-facing healthcare workers, receiving the earliest doses as soon as mid-December.



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COVID deaths surpass 11K in Massachusetts as officials report 47 new deaths, 5,475 cases

State health officials reported another 5,475 COVID cases on Friday, bringing the number of active infections statewide to 65,741.

The number of deaths since the start of the pandemic increased to 11,010, as officials announced another 47 COVID-related fatalities.

The seven-day average of positive tests increased to 5.72% on Friday, and the number of hospitalizations remained the same at 1,605, including 309 patients in intensive care.


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Massachusetts announces 4,968 new COVID cases, 47 more deaths on Saturday

Another 4,968 people have tested positive for the coronavirus in Massachusetts, with 67,754 cases currently active statewide, health officials said Saturday.

The new positive cases are based on 99,719 molecular tests. The seven-day average positivity rate for tests stands at 5.6%, up from a low of 0.8% in September, according to the Department of Public Health. Without average test rates among colleges and universities - which have kept case amounts low with widespread testing - the state’s seven-day average rate is 7.6%.

DPH also announced 47 more deaths from the virus on Saturday. Through the pandemic, at least 274,897 Massachusetts residents have tested positive for COVID-19 and 11,057 people have died.

Currently, 1,670 people are hospitalized with confirmed cases of the virus, with 334 in the intensive care unit. The seven-day average number of confirmed COVID-19 patients in the hospital is 1,563. The lowest the seven-day average has been through the pandemic is 155 patients, according to DPH data.

https://www.mass.gov/doc/covid-19-dashboard-december-12-2020/download

 

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Massachusetts announces 4,677 new COVID cases, 41 more deaths on Sunday
Massachusetts public health officials on Sunday reported another 4,677 people tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the active statewide case total to 70,651. Another 41 people have died from coronavirus-linked illnesses, the Department of Public Health reported.

The latest data from DPH is based on 90,256 molecular tests.

The seven-day average rate of positive tests is now at 5.61%, up from a low of 0.8% in September, DPH reported. Excluding the average test rates among colleges and universities — which have maintained low case counts amid widespread testing — the state’s seven-day average rate is 7.6%.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, at least 279,574 Massachusetts residents have contracted COVID-19 and 11,098 people have died. When including probable cases, the death toll rises to 11,349.

Currently, 1,707 people are hospitalized with confirmed cases of the virus, including 342 in intensive care.

The latest data comes as COVID-19 vaccines are likely to be administered starting Monday. Dr. Robert Redfield, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, gave the final approval on Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine, CNN reported Sunday. The vaccine will be produced at a manufacturing site in Andover, among other locations around the world. Health care workers will be among the first to get the vaccine.


https://www.mass.gov/doc/covid-19-dashboard-december-13-2020/download

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Massachusetts reports 3,720 new COVID cases, 55 deaths on Tuesday as hospitalizations continue rising

State health officials confirmed another 3,720 coronavirus cases on Tuesday, bringing the number of active statewide cases to 72,587.

Officials also announced another 55 COVID-related fatalities, bringing the total number of dead since the start of the pandemic to 11,190.

Hospitalizations related to the virus rose to 1,834, which includes 371 patients in intensive care. The seven-day average of positive tests increased to 5.88%.



https://www.mass.gov/doc/covid-19-dashboard-december-15-2020/download

 

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Massachusetts reports 5,450 new COVID cases, 71 deaths on Wednesday

State health officials confirmed another 5,450 coronavirus cases on Wednesday, bringing the number of active statewide cases to 74,212. Those new cases are based on 124,172 molecular tests, according to the Department of Public Health.

Health officials also confirmed another 71 COVID-related fatalities on Wednesday, bringing the statewide death count to 11,261 since the pandemic began.

Hospitalizations increased to 1,851, which includes 382 patients currently in intensive care. A total of 205 people are intubated.

The seven-day average of positive tests also increased to 6.03%.



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