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Massachusetts Reports 616 New COVID Cases, 9 Additional Deaths

BOSTON (CBS) — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 616 new confirmed COVID cases and nine additional deaths in the state on Thursday.

Health officials said the total number of confirmed cases in the state is now 655,350. The total number of confirmed deaths is now 17,366.

There were 73,865 total new tests reported.

As of Thursday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 1.15%.

There are 385 people currently hospitalized for a coronavirus-related illness Thursday. There are 111 patients currently in intensive care.

There are an estimated 15,833 active cases in Massachusetts.

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