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Live updates for Wednesday, June 8

16 new deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that there were 16 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,514.

DPH also reported 1,780 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,734,099 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that 34,324 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 45,415,789 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Wednesday, 567 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 53 were in intensive care units and 16 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 6.62%

Live updates for Tuesday, June 7

18 new deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that there were 18 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,498.

DPH also reported 2,040 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,732,319 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that 25,573 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 45,381,465 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Tuesday, 585 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 53 were in intensive care units and 22 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 6.81%

Live updates for Monday, June 6

6 new deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Monday that there were 6 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,480.

DPH also reported 5,060 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,730,279 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Monday that 87,139 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 45,355,892 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Monday, 660 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 67 were in intensive care units and 22 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 6.55%

Live updates for Friday, June 3

12 new deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Friday that there were 12 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,474.

DPH also reported 2,975 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,725,219 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Friday that 43,302 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 45,268,753 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Friday, 665 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 70 were in intensive care units and 19 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 7.73%

Live updates for Thursday, June 2

24 new deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Thursday that there were 24 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,462.

DPH also reported 2,561 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,722,244 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Thursday that 45,874 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 45,225,451 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Thursday, 696 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 80 were in intensive care units and 24 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 7.29%

Live updates for Wednesday, June 1

28 new deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that there were 28 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,438.

DPH also reported 1,713 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,719,683 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that 22,980 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 45,179,577 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Wednesday, 695 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 79 were in intensive care units and 33 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 7.72%

Live updates for Tuesday, May 31

6 new deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that there were 6 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,410.

DPH also reported 7,029 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,717,970 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that 94,631 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 45,156,597 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Tuesday, 676 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 80 were in intensive care units and 31 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 7.66%

Live updates for Friday, May 27

12 new deaths reported in MA

DPH also reported 3,092 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,710,941 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Friday that 48,739 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 45,061,966 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Friday, 795 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 79 were in intensive care units and 29 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 8.34%

Live updates for Thursday, May 26

17 new deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Thursday that there were 17 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,392.

DPH also reported 3,485 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,707,849 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Thursday that 44,168 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 45,013,227 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Thursday, 814 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 79 were in intensive care units and 31 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 8.32%

Live updates for Wednesday, May 25

12 new deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that there were 12 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,375.

DPH also reported 3,084 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,704,364 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that 44,915 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 44,969,059 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Wednesday, 816 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 77 were in intensive care units and 37 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 8.33%

Live updates for Tuesday, May 25

33 new deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that there were 33 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,363.

DPH also reported 2,693 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,701,280 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that 29,257 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 44,924,144 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Tuesday, 835 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 79 were in intensive care units and 39 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 8.30%

Live updates for Monday, May 23

8 new deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Monday that there were 8 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,330.

DPH also reported 7,626 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,698,587 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Monday that 100,230 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 44,894,887 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Monday, 807 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 74 were in intensive care units and 24 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 8.30%

Live updates for Friday, May 20

7 new deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Friday that there were 7 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,322.

DPH also reported 3,938 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,690,961 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Friday that 48,729 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 44,794,657 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Friday, 820 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 75 were in intensive care units and 25 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 9.59%

Live updates for Thursday, May 19

14 new deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Thursday that there were 14 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,315.

DPH also reported 4,957 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,687,023 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Thursday that 56,593 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 44,745,928 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Thursday, 866 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 74 were in intensive care units and 26 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 9.35%

Live updates for Wednesday, May 18

10 new deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that there were 10 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,301.

DPH also reported 3,948 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,682,066 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that 52,372 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 44,689,335 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Wednesday, 825 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 78 were in intensive care units and 29 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 9.13%

Live updates for Tuesday, May 17

30 new deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that there were 30 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,291.

DPH also reported 3,425 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,678,118 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that 30,834 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 44,636,963 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Tuesday, 803 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 78 were in intensive care units and 24 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 9.12%

Live updates for Monday, May 16

9 new deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Monday that there were 9 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,261.

DPH also reported 10,789 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,674,693 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Monday that 115,621 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 44,606,129 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Monday, 739 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 68 were in intensive care units and 27 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 8.48%

Live updates for Friday, May 13

9 new deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Friday that there were 9 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,252.

DPH also reported 4,654 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,663,904 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Friday that 59,517 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 44,490,508 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Friday, 729 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 64 were in intensive care units and 22 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 8.68%

Live updates for Thursday, May 12

16 new deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Thursday that there were 16 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,243.

DPH also reported 5,576 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,659,250 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Thursday that 70,283 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 44,430,991 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Thursday, 728 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 66 were in intensive care units and 27 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 8.24%

Live updates for Wednesday, May 11

7 new deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that there were 7 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,227.

DPH also reported 3,996 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,653,674 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that 55,078 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 44,360,708 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Wednesday, 743 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 57 were in intensive care units and 31 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 7.89%

Live updates for Tuesday, May 10

21 new deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that there were 21 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,220.

DPH also reported 2,909 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,649,678 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that 28,622 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 44,305,630 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Tuesday, 702 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 56 were in intensive care units and 26 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 7.58%

Live updates for Monday, May 9

1 new death reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Monday that there was 1 new death among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,199.

DPH also reported 8,625 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,646,769 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Monday that 117,317 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 44,277,008 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Monday, 604 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 54 were in intensive care units and 29 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 6.77%

Live updates for Friday, May 6

17 new deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Friday that there were 17 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,198.

DPH also reported 3,836 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,638,144 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Friday that 73,464 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 44,159,691 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Friday, 567 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 47 were in intensive care units and 22 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 6.63%

Live updates for Thursday, May 5

13 new deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Thursday that there were 13 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,181.

DPH also reported 4,376 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,634,308 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Thursday that 61,006 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 44,086,227 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Thursday, 547 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 45 were in intensive care units and 18 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 6.17%

Live updates for Wednesday, May 4

14 new deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that there were 14 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,168.

DPH also reported 2,985 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,629,932 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that 63,120 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 44,025,221 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Wednesday, 516 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 38 were in intensive care units and 14 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 5.79%

Live updates for Tuesday, May 3

12 new deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that there were 12 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,154.

DPH also reported 2,651 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,626,947 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that 39,461 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 43,962,101 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Tuesday, 534 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 44 were in intensive care units and 20 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 5.63%

Live updates for Monday, May 2

6 new deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Monday that there was 6 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,142.

DPH also reported 6,290 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,624,296 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Monday that 113,536 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 43,922,640 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Monday, 459 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 37 were in intensive care units and 13 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 5.15%

Live updates for Friday, April 29

7 new deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Friday that there was 7 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,136.

DPH also reported 3,199 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,618,006 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Friday that 62,472 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 43,809,104 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Friday, 459 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 37 were in intensive care units and 15 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 5.37%

Live updates for Thursday, April 28

10 new deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Thursday that there was 10 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,129.

DPH also reported 3,341 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,614,807 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Thursday that 69,463 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 43,746,632 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Thursday, 431 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 31 were in intensive care units and 10 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 5.04%

Live updates for Wednesday, April 27

8 new deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that there was 8 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,119.

DPH also reported 2,807 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,611,466 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that 61,713 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 43,677,169 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Wednesday, 413 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 32 were in intensive care units and 10 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 4.87%

Live updates for Monday, April 25

10 new deaths were reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Monday that there were 10 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,110.

DPH also reported 5,443 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,606,287 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Monday that 118,109 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 43,570,966 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Monday, 398 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 28 were in intensive care units and 9 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 4.41%

Live updates for Friday, April 22

2 new deaths were reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Friday that there were 2 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,100.

DPH also reported 2,303 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,600,844 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Friday that 55,877 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 43,452,857 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Thursday, 389 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 25 were in intensive care units and 12 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 4.56%

Live updates for Thursday, April 21

13 new deaths were reported in MA

DPH also reported 2,528 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,598,541 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Thursday that 67,095 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 43,396,980 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Thursday, 384 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 27 were in intensive care units and 11 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 4.32%

Live updates for Wednesday, April 20

24 new deaths were reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that there were 24 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,085.

DPH also reported 1,853 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,596,013 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that 47,773 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 43,329,885 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Wednesday, 373 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 29 were in intensive care units and 10 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 4.34%

Live updates for Tuesday, April 19

2 new deaths were reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that there were 2 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,061.

DPH also reported 6,514 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,594,160 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that 148,111 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 43,282,112 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Tuesday, 328 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 35 were in intensive care units and 14 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 4.20%

Live updates for Friday, April 15

7 new death was reported in MA

DPH also reported 2,470 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,587,646 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Friday that 65,848 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 43,134,001 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Friday, 343 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 37 were in intensive care units and 15 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 3.89%

Live updates for Thursday, April 14

2 new death was reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Thursday that there were 2 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,052.

DPH also reported 2,962 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,585,176 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Thursday that 75,188 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 43,068,153 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Thursday, 307 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 30 were in intensive care units and 15 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 3.66%

Live updates for Wednesday, April 13

1 new death was reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that there was 1 new death among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,050.

DPH also reported 1,969 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,582,214 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that 65,082 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 42,992,965 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Wednesday, 286 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 34 were in intensive care units and 15 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 3.48%

Live updates for Tuesday, April 12

12 new deaths were reported in MA

DPH also reported 1,712 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,580,245 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that 40,660 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 42,927,883 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Tuesday, 262 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 33 were in intensive care units and 15 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 3.42%

Live updates for Monday, April 11

7 new deaths were reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Monday that there were 7 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,037.

DPH also reported 4,000 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,578,533 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Monday that 112,372 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 42,887,223 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Monday, 243 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 36 were in intensive care units and 24 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 3%

Live updates for Friday, April 8

2 new deaths were reported in MA

DPH also reported 1,637 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,574,533 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Friday that 58,640 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 42,774,851 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Friday, 231 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 28 were in intensive care units and 19 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 2.93%

Live updates for Thursday, April 7

7 new deaths were reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Thursday that there were 7 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,028.

DPH also reported 1,760 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,572,896 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Thursday that 63,894 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 42,716,211 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Thursday, 200 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 28 were in intensive care units and 19 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 2.75%

Live updates for Wednesday, April 6

3 new deaths were reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that there were 3 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,021.

DPH also reported 1,296 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,571,136 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that 62,672 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 42,652,317 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Wednesday, 219 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 28 were in intensive care units and 17 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 2.66%

Live updates for Tuesday, April 5

12 new deaths were reported in MA

DPH also reported 1,116 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,569,840 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that 32,868 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 42,589,645 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Tuesday, 237 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 27 were in intensive care units and 20 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 2.67%

Live updates for Monday, April 4

0 new deaths were reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Monday that there were no new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. The total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus stands at 19,006.

DPH also reported 2,888 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,568,724 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Monday that 115,201 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 42,556,777 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Monday, 216 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 31 were in intensive care units and 14 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 2.40%

Updates for Friday, April 1

10 new deaths were reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Friday that there were 10 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,006.

DPH also reported 1,442 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,565,836 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Friday that 69,688 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 42,441,576 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Friday, 224 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 33 were in intensive care units and 12 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 2.47%

Updates for Thursday, March 31

7 new deaths were reported in MA

DPH also reported 1,472 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,564,394 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Thursday that 61,407 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 42,371,888 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Thursday, 221 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 32 were in intensive care units and 11 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 2.36%

Updates for Wednesday, March 30

1 new death was reported in MA

DPH also reported 1,252 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,562,922 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that 57,820 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 42,310,481 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Wednesday, 210 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 29 were in intensive care units and 11 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 2.25%

Updates for Tuesday, March 29

16 new deaths were reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that there were 16 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 18,988.

DPH also reported 882 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,561,670 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that 36,818 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 42,252,661 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Tuesday, 215 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 22 were in intensive care units and 9 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 2.20%

Updates for Monday, March 28

3 new deaths were reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Monday that there were 3 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 18,972.

DPH also reported 2,430 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,560,788 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Monday that 109,636 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 42,215,843 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Monday, 222 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 34 were in intensive care units and 17 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 2.02%

Updates for Friday, March 25

9 new deaths were reported in MA

DPH also reported 1,109 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,558,358 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Friday that 60,516 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 42,106,207 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Friday, 222 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 32 were in intensive care units and 19 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 2.08%

Updates for Thursday, March 24

5 new deaths were reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Thursday that there were 5 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 18,960.

DPH also reported 1,086 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,557,249 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Thursday that 55,435 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 42,045,691 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Thursday, 234 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 39 were in intensive care units and 16 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 1.99%

Updates for Wednesday, March 23

1 new death was reported in MA

DPH also reported 1,074 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,556,163 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that 64,291 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 41,990,256 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Wednesday, 231 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 39 were in intensive care units and 18 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 1.91%

Updates for Tuesday, March 22

15 new deaths were reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that there were 15 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 18,954.

DPH also reported 773 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,555,089 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that 30,946 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 41,925,965 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Tuesday, 237 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 42 were in intensive care units and 19 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 1.88%

Updates for Monday, March 21

7 new deaths were reported in MA

DPH also reported 1,693 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,554,316 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Monday that 96,520 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 41,895,019 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Monday, 217 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 32 were in intensive care units and 15 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 1.68%

Live updates for Friday, March 18

6 new deaths were reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Friday that there were 6 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 18,932.

DPH also reported 813 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,552,623 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Friday that 49,722 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 41,798,499 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Friday, 231 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 38 were in intensive care units and 15 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 1.68%

Live updates for Thursday, March 17

10 new deaths were reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Thursday that there were 10 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 18,926.

DPH also reported 899 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,551,810 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Thursday that 54,409 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 41,748,777 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Thursday, 228 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 29 were in intensive care units and 11 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 1.59%

Live updates for Wednesday, March 16

14 new deaths were reported in MA

DPH also reported 725 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,550,911 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that 58,381 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 41,694,368 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Wednesday, 229 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 31 were in intensive care units and 13 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 1.53%

Updates for Tuesday, March 15

16 new deaths were reported in MA

DPH also reported 502 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,550,186 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that 27,948 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 41,635,987 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Tuesday, 227 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 31 were in intensive care units and 13 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 1.58%

Live updates for Monday, March 14

9 new deaths were reported in MA

DPH also reported 1,520 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,549,689 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Monday that 104,689 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 41,608,039 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Monday, 236 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 38 were in intensive care units and 15 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 1.51%

Note:

As announced last week, today’s dashboard (3/14) reflects an updated surveillance definition used to count COVID-associated deaths, adopted following guidance from the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists which recommended a standardized approach to counting COVID deaths. The new definition decreases the total number of deaths reported by 3,770. The dashboard also includes 355 probable cases and deaths not previously reported (individuals with COVID on their death certificate identified as part of a thorough death data review process). These newly reported deaths all occurred prior to April 2021. The demographic breakdowns of people who have died from COVID have been updated in the dashboard and today’s raw data file.
— Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Also of Note:

Today’s data on cases and testing: Due to a planned upgrade in one data pipeline used to report laboratory test results to the Department of Public Health’s surveillance and case management system (MAVEN), case and testing numbers today (3/14) are likely not fully reported. Regular reporting using this data pipeline has been re-established and the backlog will be included in tomorrow’s data report.
— Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Live updates for Friday, March 11

14 new deaths were reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Friday that there were 14 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 22,980.

DPH also reported 677 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,548,164 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Friday that 48,750 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 41,503,350 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Friday, 259 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 37 were in intensive care units and 16 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 1.67%

Live updates for Thursday, March 10

22 new deaths were reported in MA, but changes to the definition of “deaths” are being updated.

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Thursday that there were 22 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 22,966.

DPH also reported 802 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,547,487 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Thursday that 54,053 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 41,454,600 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Thursday, 290 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 40 were in intensive care units and 19 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 1.60%

Live updates for Wednesday, March 9

28 new deaths were reported in MA

DPH also reported 775 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,546,685 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that 70,478 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 41,400,547 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Wednesday, 280 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 46 were in intensive care units and 20 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 1.61%

Live updates for Tuesday, March 8

61 new deaths were reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that there were 61 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 22,916.

DPH also reported 607 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,545,910 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that 33,717 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 41,330,069 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Tuesday, 291 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 46 were in intensive care units and 23 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 1.62%.

Live updates for Monday, March 7

22 new deaths were reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Monday that there were 22 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 22,855.

DPH also reported 1,694 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,545,303 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Monday that 119,853 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 41,296,352 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Monday, 319 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 56 were in intensive care units and 26 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 1.55%.

Live updates for Friday, March 4

23 new deaths were reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Friday that there were 23 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 22,833.

DPH also reported 900 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,543,609 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Friday that 56,914 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 41,176,499 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Friday, 345 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 62 were in intensive care units and 30 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 1.82%.

Live updates for Thursday, March 3

27 new deaths were reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Thursday that there were 27 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 22,810.

DPH also reported 1,067 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,542,709 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Thursday that 73,057 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 41,119,585 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Thursday, 383 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 65 were in intensive care units and 31 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 1.80%.

Live updates for Wednesday, March 2

35 new deaths were reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that there were 35 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 22,783.

DPH also reported 907 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,541,642 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that 67,096 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 41,046,528 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Wednesday, 401 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 64 were in intensive care units and 32 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 1.85%.

Live updates for Tuesday, March 1

62 new deaths were reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that there were 62 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 22,748.

DPH also reported 1,209 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,540,735 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that 51,017 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 40,979,432 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Tuesday, 394 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 70 were in intensive care units and 40 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 1.88%.

Live updates for Monday, February 28

31 new deaths were reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Monday that there were 31 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 22,686.

DPH also reported 1,632 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,539,526 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Monday that 97,477 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 40,928,415 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Monday, 445 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 83 were in intensive care units and 51 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 1.89%.

Live updates for Friday, February 25

29 new deaths were reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Friday that there were 29 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 22,655.

DPH also reported 1,329 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,537,894 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Friday that 79,786 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 40,830,938 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Friday, 483 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 93 were in intensive care units and 52 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 2.13%.

Live updates for Thursday, February 24

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is out with its latest COVID case report.

On Thursday, DESE reported 3,251 positive student cases, and 670 staff cases during the period between February 16 - February 23

That’s 0.35% of students and 0.48% of staff.

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Thursday that there were 37 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts.

DPH also reported 1,556 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts.

The positivity rate also dropped Thursday. It is now 2.21%

As of Thursday, 512 people are hospitalized. Of these patients, 97 were in intensive care units and 63 were intubated.

Live updates for Wednesday, February 23

133 new deaths were reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that there were 133 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 22,578.

DPH also reported 938 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,535,009 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that 57,159 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 40,674,488 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Wednesday, 537 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 105 were in intensive care units and 67 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 2.35%.

Live updates for Tuesday, February 22

37 new deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that there were 37 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 22,445.

DPH also reported 4,118 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,534,071 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that 185,410 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 40,617,329 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Tuesday, 573 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 113 were in intensive care units and 68 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 2.44%

Live updates for Friday, February 18

47 new deaths were reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Friday that there were 47 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 22,408.

DPH also reported 1,983 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,529,953 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Friday that 89,083 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 40,431,919 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Friday, 719 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 139 were in intensive care units and 71 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 2.74%.

Live updates for Thursday, February 17

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is out with its latest COVID case report.

On Thursday, DESE reported 3,251 positive student cases, and 670 staff cases during the period between February 10 - February 16.

That’s 0.35% of students and 0.48% of staff.

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Thursday that there were 37 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts.

DPH also reported 2,326 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts.

The positivity rate also dropped Thursday. It is now 2.76%

As of Thursday, 776 people are hospitalized. Of these patients, 152 were in intensive care units and 74 were intubated.

Live updates for Wednesday, February 16

46 new deaths were reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that there were 46 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 22,324.

DPH also reported 1,653 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,525,644 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that 77,028 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 40,249,098 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Wednesday, 832 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 161 were in intensive care units and 76 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 2.90%.

Live updates for Tuesday, February 15

The state’s Department of Public Health reported 90 deaths attributed to COVID-19 on Tuesday. The number represents deaths reported from Saturday through Monday, according to DPH.

The 7-day state positivity rate is now 3.09%.

There were 1,459 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts reported Tuesday.

As of Tuesday, 882 people were hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 168 were in intensive care units and 77 were intubated.

DPH also released its latest weekly report on “breakthrough” COVID cases.

6,494 news cases in fully vaccinated people were reported. There were 244 hospitalizations among the cases.

190 deaths in fully vaccinated people were also reported in the last week.

Live updates for Monday, February 14

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Monday that the 7-day positivity rate is now down to 3.0% - a rate not seen since mid-November.

There were also 66 new deaths reported and 3,863 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 22,188.

As of Monday, 1,024 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 188 were in intensive care units and 94 were intubated.

Live updates for Friday, February 11

53 new deaths were reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Friday that there were 53 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 22,122.

DPH also reported 2,499 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,518,669 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Friday that 81,787 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 39,974,870 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Friday, 1,062 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 193 were in intensive care units and 107 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 3.74%.

Live updates for Thursday, February 10

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is out with its latest COVID case report.

On Thursday, DESE reported 5,634 positive student cases, and 1,089 staff cases during the period between February 3 - February 9.

That’s 0.61% of students and 0.78% of staff.

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Thursday that there were 61 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts.

DPH also reported 2,611 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts.

The positivity rate also dropped Thursday. It is now 3.80%

As of Thursday, 1,161 people are hospitalized. Of these patients, 213 were in intensive care units and 121 were intubated.

Live updates for Wednesday, February 9

69 new deaths were reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that there were 69 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 22,008.

DPH also reported 2,794 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,513,559 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that 97,220 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 39,809,116 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Wednesday, 1,234 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 210 were in intensive care units and 125 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 4.08%.

Live updates for Tuesday, February 8

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that there were 128 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts.

Those deaths were reported Saturday through Monday to health officials and added to the state COVID dashboard on Tuesday.

DPH also reported 1,792 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts.

The 7-day positivity rate has dropped again and is now 4.53% - a rate last seen in late November.

1,325 people are hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 217 were in intensive care units and 122 were intubated.

The state also released its weekly report on “breakthrough cases” on Tuesday.

12,262 new cases of COVID in vaccinated people were reported. There were 350 hospitalizations among those cases and 243 deaths reported among vaccinated people over the last week.

Live updates for Monday, February 7

The state’s Department of Public Health reported that there were 56 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Those deaths were reported Friday to health officials and released Monday.

DPH also reported 6,725 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. The testing data is from Friday-Sunday.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 4.78% and has reached a level not reported since late November 2021.

1,482 people are hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 253 were in intensive care units and 148 were intubated.

Live updates for Friday, February 4

63 new deaths were reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Friday that there were 63 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 21,755.

DPH also reported 4,195 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,502,258 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Friday that 91,672 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 39,493,088 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Friday, 1,583 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 264 were in intensive care units and 153 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 5.63%.

Live updates for Thursday, February 3

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is out with its latest COVID case report.

On Thursday, DESE reported 10,068 positive student cases, and 1,918 staff cases during the period between January 27 - February 2.

That’s 1.09% of students and 1.37% of staff.

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Thursday that there were 59 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts.

DPH also reported 4,829 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts.

The positivity rate also dropped Thursday. It is now 5.89%

As of Thursday, 1,661 people are hospitalized. Of these patients, 273 were in intensive care units and 161 were intubated.

Live updates for Wednesday, February 2

87 new confirmed deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that there were 87 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 21,633.

DPH also reported 4,973 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,493,244 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that 106,771 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 39,303,284 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Wednesday, 1,799 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 298 were in intensive care units and 176 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 6.37%.

Live updates for Tuesday, February 1

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that there were 127 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That number represents deaths reported Saturday-Monday.

DPH also reported 2,628 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. The 7-day positivity rate is now 7.13%, down slightly from the day before.

As of Monday, 1,954 people remained hospitalized for COVID-19. Of these patients, 307 were in intensive care units and 191 were intubated.

The state also updated its weekly “breakthrough” cases report.

There were 27,530 COVID-19 cases reported in fully-vaccinated people since last Tuesday and there were 555 hospitalizations among those cases.

290 deaths were reported in breakthrough cases over the last week.

Live updates for Monday, January 31

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Monday that there were 83 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 21,419.

DPH also reported 12,127 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Case and testing data from Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are added to the dashboard on Monday.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 7.43%.

As of Monday, 2,202 people remained hospitalized for COVID-19. Of these patients, 348 were in intensive care units and 219 were intubated.

Live updates for Thursday, January 27

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is out with its latest COVID case report.

On Thursday, DESE reported 18,536 positive student cases, and 3,150 staff cases during the period between January 20 - January 26.

That’s 2.01% of students and 2.25% of staff.

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Thursday that there were 84 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts.

DPH also reported 8,616 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts.

The positivity rate also dropped Thursday. It is now 9.48%

As of Thursday, 2,521 people are hospitalized. Of these patients, 396 were in intensive care units and 237 were intubated.

Live updates for Wednesday, January 26

80 new deaths reported in Mass., but positivity rate continues to trend downward

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that there were 80 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 21,187.

DPH also reported 7,918 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,457,699 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that 118,076 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 38,727,775 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Wednesday, 2,617 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 405 were in intensive care units and 248 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 10.37%.

Live updates for Tuesday, January 25

145 new deaths reported in Mass., but positivity rate continues to trend downward

There were 145 new deaths reported by the state’s Department of Public Health on Tuesday, bringing the total number of deaths to 21,107. Additionally, officials reported 7,120 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.

The state also released its weekly “breakthrough case” count on Tuesday, which now stands at 394,602 cases overall. The number of new breakthrough cases over the last week stand at 46,092. That is 7.6% of all fully vaccinated individuals in the state. Of that number, only 0.11% of those people have been hospitalized, and 0.03% have died as a result.

Also on Tuesday the state reported that 2,688 patients are currently being treated in the hospital - with 399 of those in the ICU, and 250 of those patients being intubated.

The state’s positivity rate continues to trend downward - Tuesday it stood at 11.40%.

Live updates for Monday, January 24

78 new confirmed deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Monday that there were 78 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 20,962.

DPH also reported 24,512 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,442,661 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Friday that 243,709 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 38,537,135 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Friday, 2,984 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 433 were in intensive care units and 254 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 11.72%.

Live updates for Friday, January 21

102 new confirmed deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Friday that there were 102 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 20,884.

DPH also reported 13,935 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,418,149 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Friday that 134,317 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 38,293,426 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Friday, 3,105 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 466 were in intensive care units and 269 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 13.70%.

Live updates for Thursday, January 20

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is out with its latest COVID case report.

On Thursday, DESE reported 28,151 positive student cases, and 4,758 staff cases during the period between January 13 - January 19.

That’s 3.06% of students and 3.40% of staff.

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Thursday that there were 86 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts.

DPH also reported 14,384 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts.

The positivity rate also dropped Thursday. It is now 15.03%

As of Thursday, 3,144 people are hospitalized. Of these patients, 462 were in intensive care units and 278 were intubated.

Live updates for Wednesday, January 19

199 new confirmed deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that there were 199 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts since Saturday, Jan. 15. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 20,696.

DPH also reported 14,647 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,389,830 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that 109,567 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 38,031,854 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Wednesday, 3,187 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 475 were in intensive care units and 284 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 16.70%.

Live updates for Tuesday, January 18

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that there were 47 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. This brings the total number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths in Massachusetts to 20,497.

DPH also reported 56,489 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts.

The positivity rate dropped Tuesday. It is now 17.44%

As of Tuesday, 3,192 people are hospitalized. Of these patients, 466 were in intensive care units and 290 were intubated.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued the following notice for January 18′s numbers:

Today’s (January 18th) daily COVID-19 Interactive Data Dashboard includes data from Friday, January 14th through Monday, January 17th, as well as the remaining backlog of laboratory results from Thursday, January 13th resulting from network connectivity issues that affected numerous state agencies. Death data from the weekend will be included in the January 19th dashboard data.
— Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Live updates for Friday, January 14

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Thursday that there were 64 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. This brings the total number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths in Massachusetts to 20,450.

DPH also reported 12,864 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts.

The positivity rate dropped Friday. It is now 19.90%

As of Thursday, 3,223 people are hospitalized. Of these patients, 460 were in intensive care units and 279 were intubated.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued the following notice for January 14′s numbers:

Today’s COVID-19 data are incomplete. Network connectivity issues on Thursday, January 13, 2022, affecting some state agencies, resulted in a substantial percentage of laboratory results not being reported into the Massachusetts Virtual Epidemiologic Network (MAVEN). These results will be included in the next dashboard report on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
— Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Live updates for Thursday, January 13

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is out with its latest COVID case report.

On Thursday, DESE reported 41,063 positive student cases, and 7,351 staff cases during period between January 6 - January 12.

That’s 4.46% of students and 5.25% of staff.

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Thursday that there were 36 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts.

DPH also reported 18,721 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That is down several thousand from Wednesday.

The positivity rate also dropped Thursday. It is now 20.34%

As of Thursday, 3,180 people are hospitalized. Of these patients, 484 were in intensive care units and 278 were intubated.

Live updates for Wednesday, January 12

75 new confirmed deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that there were 75 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 20,350.

DPH also reported 22,184 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,287,109 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that 120,643 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 37,372,390 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Wednesday, 3,087 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 473 were in intensive care units and 271 were intubated.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 21.67%.

Live updates for Tuesday, January 11

The latest DPH report on “breakthrough” COVID-19 cases is out, and shows an increase of 82,466 new COVID cases in people who were fully vaccinated. That’s 5.1% of all fully vaccinated people.

The report also shows hospitalizations increased week-to-week by 644 people.

112 more deaths were attributed to the new cases. That is about 0.02% of all fully vaccinated people.

COVID-19 cases in vaccinated people are counted as those who test positive more than 14 days after the final dose of vaccine.

The state says that as of January 9, 2022 there were 5,125,836 fully vaccinated people and there were 262,060 cases in vaccinated people

4,553 of those 262,060 cases resulted in hospitalization and 1,054 cases resulted in death based on information reported to date, says DPH.

Also Tuesday, the state reported 116 new COVID-19 related deaths in its daily dashboard. The total deaths for the pandemic now sits at 20,275 people.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 22.78%

17,802 new confirmed COVID cases were reported on Tuesday.

452 people are in the ICU and 270 patients are intubated, according to DPH.

Live updates for Monday, January 10

53 new confirmed deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Monday that there were 53 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts.

DPH also reported 61,986 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts.

The state positivity rate is now 22.39%.

2,923 people are hospitalized in Massachusetts with COVID, according to DPH, with 432 patients in the ICU.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Monday that 298,689 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 37,160,641 total molecular tests for the virus.

Live updates for Friday, January 7

55 new confirmed deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Friday that there were 55 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 20,106.

DPH also reported 26,187 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,186,137 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Friday that 116,224 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 36,861,952 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Friday, 2,637 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 421 were in intensive care units and 245 were intubated.

The state’s seven-day weighted average of positive molecular tests increased to 23.02% Friday, up from 22.3% Thursday.

Live updates for Thursday, January 6

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is out with its latest COVID case report, and the numbers have spike dramatically.

On Thursday, DESE reported 38,887 positive student cases, and 12,213 staff cases during the two week period between December 23-January 5.

That’s 4.24% of students and 8,72% of staff.

Also on Thursday, the Department of Public Health reported 24,570 new confirmed COVID cases, bringing the state total since the start of the pandemic to more than 1.1 million cases.

There were 43 new deaths attributed to COVID-19.

2,524 people are hospitalized, and 416 are in the ICU, according to DPH.

The 7 day positivity rate is now 22.43%

Live updates for Wednesday, January 5

Massachusetts has now marked more than 20,000 deaths linked to COVID-19.

The announcement came Wednesday in the release of the latest COVID data from the State Department of Public Health.

54 deaths were reported Wednesday, bringing the total since the start of the pandemic to 20,008.

The state marked its first case of the “2019 novel coronavirus” on February 1, 2020.

It was confirmed in a man returning from Wuhan, China who was in his 20s and lived in Boston.

Man returning from Wuhan, China is first case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus confirmed in Massachusetts

The first death in Massachusetts from the disease came on March 20, 2020 when a man in his 80′s from Suffolk County died. At the time, DPH said the man had been hospitalized and had pre-existing health conditions that put him at higher risk for COVID-19.

On that day, Governor Charlie Baker released a statement that said “I extend my heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends who lost their loved one. We are living in uncertain and challenging times, and our administration is bringing every available resource to bear in the fight against this disease, and remind everyone in our Commonwealth to continue to work together, follow social distance protocols and look after each other to keep our communities safe.”

Massachusetts marked it 10,000th death related to COVID on November 2, 2020.

DPH Dashboard Marks 10,000th COVID-19 death in Massachusetts on November 2, 2020

Massachusetts has recorded 1,135,380 confirmed positive cases, after reporting 27,612 new cases Wednesday

The seven day positivity rate is now 22.06%.

There are 2,426 people hospitalized and 427 in the ICU.

The average age of those dying, according to DPH, is 73 years old

Live updates for Tuesday, January 4

The latest DPH report on “breakthrough” COVID-19 cases is out, and shows an increase of 45,029 new COVID cases in people who were fully vaccinated. That’s 3.5% of all fully vaccinated people.

The report also shows hospitalizations increased week-to-week by 370 people.

88 more deaths were attributed to the new cases. That is about 0.02% of all fully vaccinated people.

COVID-19 cases in vaccinated people are counted as those who test positive more than 14 days after the final dose of vaccine.

The state says that as of January 2, 2022 there were 5,090,635 fully vaccinated people and there were 179,594 cases in vaccinated people.

3,909 of those 179,594 cases resulted in hospitalization and 942 cases resulted in death based on information reported to date, says DPH.

Also Tuesday, the state reported 94 new COVID-19 related deaths in its daily dashboard. The total deaths for the pandemic now sits at 19,954 people.

The 7-day positivity rate is now 21.62%

16,621 new confirmed COVID cases were reported on Tuesday.

441 people are in the ICU and 262 patients are intubated, according to DPH.

Live updates for Monday, January 3

39 new confirmed deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Monday that there were 39 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts.

DPH also reported more than 31,000 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts.

The state positivity rate is now 19.87%

2,200 people are hospitalized in Massachusetts with COVID, according to DPH, with 402 patients in the ICU.

More than 5 million people are now “fully vaccinated” in Massachusetts, meaning they have had 2 doses of Moderna or Pfizer vaccine or 1 dose of Janssen (J&J) vaccine.

Some 2.1 million people have received booster doses.

Live updates for Friday, December 31

48 new confirmed deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Friday that there were 48 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,821.

DPH also reported 21,397 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,059,963 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Friday that 113,963 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 36,269,164 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Friday, 1,954 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 387 were in intensive care units and 243 were intubated.

The state’s seven-day weighted average of positive molecular tests increased to 18.42% Friday, up from 16.44% Thursday.

Live updates for Thursday, December 30

36 new confirmed deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Thursday that there were 36 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,773.

DPH also reported 21,137 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,038,566 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Thursday that 119,292 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 36,155,201 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Thursday, 1,817 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 382 were in intensive care units and 250 were intubated.

The state’s seven-day weighted average of positive molecular tests increased to 16.44% Thursday, up from 13.58% Wednesday.

Live updates for Wednesday, December 29

45 new confirmed deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that there were 45 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,737.

DPH also reported 15,163 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 1,017,429 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that 91,974 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 36,035,909 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Wednesday, 1,711 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 392 were in intensive care units and 245 were intubated.

The state’s seven-day weighted average of positive molecular tests increased to 13.58% Wednesday, up from 11.08% Tuesday.

Also breaking Wednesday, DPH announced new guidelines related to isolation and quarantine for healthcare workers in Massachusetts.

“The Department of Public Health has released updated guidance regarding isolation and quarantine for healthcare workers. Effective immediately, fully vaccinated, asymptomatic health care providers and health care personnel may return to work 5 days following a positive COVID test. Additionally, acute care, hospital-based healthcare staff are not required to have a negative COVID test before returning to work,” according to a spokesperson.

The state says the updated isolation guidance applies to healthcare settings as defined by the CDC, including, acute care facilities, long-term acute care facilities, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes and assisted living residences, home healthcare, vehicles where healthcare is delivered, and outpatient facilities, such as dialysis centers, physician offices, and others.

The soldiers’ homes in Chelsea and Holyoke are included in this guidance.

This guidance does not apply to group homes, residential treatment programs, community-based acute residential treatment programs, and clinical stabilization service programs.

Live updates for Tuesday, December 28

BREAKING: The state of Massachusetts has just announced a grim pandemic milestone.

The state has now topped 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic in 2020.

The state’s COVID dashboard now shows 1,002,266 cases, after reporting 9,228 cases on Tuesday.

There were also 63 new confirmed COVID deaths reported bringing the pandemic total to 19,692.

On Tuesday, the state’s seven-day weighted average of positive molecular tests jumped to 11.08%.

Live updates for Monday, December 27

State’s 7-day positivity rate jumps entire percentage point over holiday weekend

The state continues to see large increases in COVID-19 cases as the latest surge continues across the country. On Monday the state’s seven-day weighted average of positive molecular tests jumped to 9.49% - more than an entire percentage higher than before the holiday weekend.

The state’s Department of Public Health also reported 25 new deaths Monday - bringing the total to 19,629. There were also 12,983 new confirmed cases of COVID-19. Currently, there are 1,636 patients being treated in the hospital. Among those people, 378 are in the ICU and 378 are intubated.

Massachusetts has had 993,038 confirmed cases on COVID-19 since the pandemic began in March 2020.

Live updates for Friday, December 24

32 new confirmed deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Friday that there were 32 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,604.

DPH also reported 10,040 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 980,055 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Friday that 122,785 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 35,763,113 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Friday, 1,595 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 358 were in intensive care units and 223 were intubated.

The state’s seven-day weighted average of positive molecular tests increased to 8.32% Thursday, up from 7.60% Thursday.

Live updates for Thursday, December 23

47 new confirmed deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Thursday that there were 47 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,572.

DPH also reported 9,042 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 970,015 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Thursday that 112,065 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 35,640,328 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Thursday, 1,632 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 362 were in intensive care units and 213 were intubated.

The state’s seven-day weighted average of positive molecular tests increased to 7.60% Thursday, up from 7.02% Wednesday.

Live updates for Wednesday, December 22

33 new confirmed deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that there were 33 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,525.

DPH also reported 7,817 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 960,973 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that 106,568 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 35,528,263 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Wednesday, 1,621 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 353 were in intensive care units and 206 were intubated.

The state’s seven-day weighted average of positive molecular tests increased to 7.02% Wednesday, up from 5.91% Monday.

Live updates for Tuesday, December 21

State hits highest positivity rate since January

The positivity rate for COVID-19 cases in the state jumped up Tuesday to 6.45% - the highest it has been since January 13 of this year.

According to the state’s Department of Public Health, there were 5,531 new confirmed cases on Tuesday. There were also 58 new confirmed deaths, bringing the total to 19,492.

Tuesday also saw 1,212 patients in the hospital - a jump of 99 people from Monday. Currently, 368 of those patients are in the ICU, and 203 patients are intubated.

The rise in cases comes as Gov. Baker announced that he will be activating 500 members of the Massachusetts National Guard to help hospitals and transportation, as well as recommending that all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask of face-covering in indoor, public spaces.

Live updates for Monday, December 20

28 new confirmed deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Monday that there were 28 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,434.

DPH also reported 13,717 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 947,625 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Monday that 225,622 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 35,346,959 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Monday, 1,513 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 347 were in intensive care units and 203 were intubated.

The state’s seven-day weighted average of positive molecular tests increased to 5.91% Monday, up from 5.77% Friday.

Live updates for Thursday, December 16

DESE says 7,223 students, 1,153 teachers reported COVID cases in the last week

The state’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education reported Thursday that 7,223 students have reported positive cases of COVID-19 between Dec. 9 and Dec. 15. Additionally, DESE said that 1,153 teachers have reported positive cases of COVID-19 between those same dates.

“More than 2,200 public and private schools across the Commonwealth are participating in COVID testing of students and staff members being offered at no cost by the state, either rapid testing, pooled testing, test and stay, or a combination of all three,” DESE wrote. “This is more than double the number of schools that participated in testing last year.”

There are an estimated 920,000 students -- 185,000 more than were in school last spring -- and 140,000 teachers participating in in-person learning in MA public and private school buildings, meaning that 0.79% of students and 0.82% of teachers have reported COVID-19 cases.

30 new confirmed deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Thursday that there were 30 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,361.

DPH also reported 5,883 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 927,563 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Thursday that 122,993 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 35,008,245 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Thursday, 1,473 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 319 were in intensive care units and 184 were intubated.

The state’s seven-day weighted average of positive molecular tests increased to 5.44% Thursday, up from 5.35% Wednesday.

Wednesday, December 15

27 new confirmed deaths reported in MA

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that there were 27 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,331.

DPH also reported 5,133 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 921,680 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that 104,666 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 34,885,252 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Wednesday, 1,411 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 326 were in intensive care units and 176 were intubated.

The state’s seven-day weighted average of positive molecular tests increased to 5.35% Wednesday, up from 5.18% Tuesday.

Tuesday, December 14

61 new confirmed deaths reported in MA

DPH also reported 4,039 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 916,547 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that 63,250 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 34,780,586 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Tuesday, 1,410 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 304 were in intensive care units and 165 were intubated.

The state’s seven-day weighted average of positive molecular tests increased to 5.18% Tuesday, up from 4.79% Monday.

State releases latest data on breakthrough cases

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health on Tuesday released the latest data on the number of breakthrough COVID-19 cases in the state.

As of Dec. 11, there have been 100,399 cumulative breakthrough cases in the commonwealth, accounting for roughly 2.02% of fully vaccinated individuals. It’s also an increase of more than 11,000 breakthrough cases from the cumulative report a week ago, which showed 88,968 breakthrough cases in the state.

Of those total cases, 2,966 resulted in hospitalizations while 699 people with breakthrough cases in the state have died since January 2021, DPH reported.

Monday, December 13

26 new deaths, 11,078 new cases reported over weekend

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Monday that there were 26 new deaths over the weekend among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to 19,243.

DPH also reported 11,078 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 912,508 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Monday that 242,858 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 34,717,336 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Monday, 1,355 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 287 were in intensive care units and 159 were intubated.

The state’s seven-day weighted average of positive molecular tests decreased to 4.79% Monday, down from 5.17% Friday.

Friday, December 10

27 new deaths, 5,007 new cases reported

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Friday that there were 27 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the coronavirus to 19,217.

DPH also reported 5,007 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 901,430 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Friday that 104,625 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 34,474,478 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Friday, 1,238 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of those patients, 266 were in intensive care units and 148 were intubated.

The state’s seven-day weighted average of positive molecular tests increased to 5.17% Friday, up from 5.01% Thursday.

Thursday, December 9

DESE says 6,879 students, 1,105 teachers reported COVID cases in the last week

The state’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education reported Thursday that 6,879 students have reported positive cases of COVID-19 between Dec. 2 and Dec. 8. Additionally, DESE said that 1,105 teachers have reported positive cases of COVID-19 between those same dates.

There are an estimated 920,000 students -- 185,000 more than were in school last spring -- and 140,000 teachers participating in in-person learning in MA public and private school buildings, meaning that 0.75% of students and 0.79% of teachers have reported COVID-19 cases.

27 new deaths, 5,472 new cases reported

DPH also reported 5,472 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 896,423 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Thursday that 126,789 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 34,369,853 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Thursday, 1,239 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of those patients, 261 were in intensive care units and 149 were intubated.

The state’s seven-day weighted average of positive molecular tests increased to 5.01% Thursday, up from 4.99% Wednesday.

Wednesday, December 8

12 new deaths, 5,403 new cases reported

DPH also reported 5,403 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 890,951 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that 120,207 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 34,243,064 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Wednesday, 1,204 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of those patients, 252 were in intensive care units and 144 were intubated.

The state’s seven-day weighted average of positive molecular tests increased to 4.99% Wednesday, up from 4.86% Tuesday.

Tuesday, December 7

51 new deaths, 3,720 new cases reported

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that there were 51 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the coronavirus to 19,151.

DPH also reported 3,720 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 885,548 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that 76,997 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 34,122,857 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Tuesday, 1,151 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of those patients, 239 were in intensive care units and 126 were intubated.

The state’s seven-day weighted average of positive molecular tests increased to 4.86% Tuesday, up from 4.53% Monday.

State releases latest data on breakthrough cases

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health on Tuesday released the latest data on the number of breakthrough COVID-19 cases in the state.

As of Dec. 4, there have been 88,968 cumulative breakthrough cases in the commonwealth, accounting for roughly 1.8% of fully vaccinated individuals. It’s also an increase of more than 11,000 breakthrough cases from the cumulative report a week ago, which showed 77,647 breakthrough cases in the state.

Of those total cases, 2,716 resulted in hospitalizations while 647 people with breakthrough cases in the state have died since January 2021, DPH reported.

Monday, December 6

26 new deaths, 11,199 new cases reported over weekend

DPH also reported 11,199 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 881,828 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Monday that 232,083 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 34,045,860 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Monday, 1,118 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 223 were in intensive care units and 130 were intubated.

The state’s seven-day weighted average of positive molecular tests decreased to 4.53% Monday, down from 4.74% Friday.

Friday, December 3

27 new deaths, 5,179 new cases reported

DPH also reported 5,179 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 870,629 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Friday that 129,910 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 33,813,777 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Friday, 1,003 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. That’s the first time the state has seen more than 1,000 patients hospitalized due to COVID-19 since February 17, 2021. Of those patients, 191 were in intensive care units and 109 were intubated.

The state’s seven-day weighted average of positive molecular tests decreased to 4.74% Friday, down from 4.94% Thursday.

Thursday, December 2

DESE says 8,513 students, 1,396 teachers reported COVID cases in last 2 weeks

The state’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education reported Thursday that 8,513 students have reported positive cases of COVID-19 between Nov. 18 and Dec. 1. Additionally, DESE said that 1,396 teachers have reported positive cases of COVID-19 between those same dates.

There are an estimated 920,000 students -- 185,000 more than were in school last spring -- and 140,000 teachers participating in in-person learning in MA public and private school buildings, meaning that 0.93% of students and 1.00% of teachers have reported COVID-19 cases.

31 new deaths, 5,170 new cases reported

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Thursday that there were 31 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the coronavirus to 19,047.

DPH also reported 5,170 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 865,450 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Thursday that 120,218 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 33,683,867 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Thursday, 989 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 206 were in intensive care units and 109 were intubated.

The state’s seven-day weighted average of positive molecular tests decreased to 4.94% Thursday, down from 5.14% Wednesday.

Wednesday, December 1

Positivity rate eclipses 5% for first time since Jan. 2021

The state’s Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that the state’s seven-day weighted average of positive molecular tests increased to 5.14%, up from 4.46% Tuesday. That’s the first time the state has had a positivity rate above 5% since January 22, 2021. Just yesterday the commonwealth saw the positivity rate increase to above 4% for the first time since January 27, 2021.

Mass. DPH also reported that there were 25 new deaths among people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. That pushes the total number of deaths in the commonwealth among people with confirmed cases of the coronavirus to 19,016.

DPH also reported 4,838 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the commonwealth has seen 860,280 total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

In an update to the state’s testing numbers, the Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that 121,485 new molecular tests have been administered in Massachusetts for COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has given out 33,563,649 total molecular tests for the virus.

As of Wednesday, 957 people remained hospitalized with coronavirus statewide. Of these patients, 204 were in intensive care units and 104 were intubated.

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