Massachusetts Reports 568 New Coronavirus Cases, 23 Additional Deaths
BOSTON (CBS) — Health officials reported 568 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 23 additional deaths in Massachusetts on Thursday. The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 1.3%.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said that as of Thursday, there are 503 people currently hospitalized for a coronavirus-related illness, an increase of four from Wednesday. There are 92 patients currently in intensive care.
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The total number of confirmed cases in the state is now 138,651 while the total number of deaths is 9,452.
There were 14,737 new tests reported Thursday. A total of 2,471,688 people in Massachusetts have now been tested for coronavirus.
