Local COVID-19 updates
Apr. 30th, 2021 05:43 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
edschweppeAs of 5PM today, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is reporting 16 newly reported confirmed deaths (same as yesterday) for a total of 17,259 deaths, 1,179 newly reported confirmed cases (81 less than yesterday - down 6.4%) for a total of 645,867 cases, and 84,248 newly reported molecular tests (10,056 less than yesterday - down 10.7%). The seven day average positivity rate is 1.65%, compared to 1.63% yesterday. Excluding higher education, the seven day average positivity rate is 2.75%, compared to 2.78% yesterday. The number of estimated active cases was 25,474 (936 less than yesterday - down 3.5%). The state also reported zero newly reported probable deaths (same as yesterday) for a total of 351 and 156 newly reported probable cases (21 more than yesterday - up 15.6%) for a total of 43,106. Combining the confirmed and probable numbers gives 16 new deaths for a total of 17,610 and 1,335 new cases for a total of 688,973. There were 559 COVID-19 patients in hospital (31 less than yesterday - down 5.3%), 152 COVID-19 patients in ICUs (3 less than yesterday - down 1.9%) and 79 COVID-19 patients on ventilators (intubated) (10 less than yesterday - down 11.2%).
Of the four overview trends (formerly the Page 2 "key metrics"), the 7-day average of newly confirmed cases is 873.0 (22 less than yesterday - down 2.5%), 456% above the lowest observed value of 157.0 on 7/4/2020 and 87.0% below the highest observed value of 6,239.0 on 1/8/2021. The 7-day weighted average of positive molecular test rate is 1.65% (0 more than yesterday - up 1.2%), 114% above the lowest observed value of 0.8% on 9/21/2020 and 94% below the highest observed value of 27.7% on 4/15/2020. The 7-day average number of COVID-19 patients in hospital is 614.0 (11 less than yesterday - down 1.8%), 296% above the lowest observed value of 155.0 on 8/26/2020 and 85% below the highest observed value of 3,874.0 on 4/27/2020. The 7-day average number of COVID-19 deaths is 10.0 (1 more than yesterday - up 11.1%), 11% above the lowest observed value of 9.0 on 4/17/2021 and 95% below the highest observed value of 175.0 on 4/24/2020.
Statewide, hospitals reported 9,228 non-ICU beds, of which 7,606 (82.4%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 407 (4.4%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 1,215 (13.2%) remained available. Hospitals also reported 1,397 ICU beds, of which 901 (64.5%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 152 (10.9%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 344 (24.6%) remained available. By comparison, hospitals reported yesterday a total of 9,226 non-ICU beds, of which 7,624 (82.6%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 435 (5%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 1,167 (12.6%) remained available. Hospitals also reported yesterday a total of 1,392 ICU beds, of which 904 (64.9%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 155 (11.1%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 333 (23.9%) remained available.
Two weeks ago, the 7 day confirmed case average was 1,359.0, the 7 day confirmed deaths average was 9.0, the 7 day hospitalization average was 703.0, and the 7 day weighted average positivity rate was 2.28% (or 3.92% excluding higher education).
The daily raw data file used to create this report is available here.
Day-to-day deaths held steady (albeit at a relatively high number compared to the last week or so); newly reported cases and the estimated total active cases both dropped, along with hospitalizations. The seven-day averages for cases and hospitalizations are also down, but those for deaths and percent-positive both ticked up. The seven-day averages for cases, percent-positive and hospitalizations are all still below their levels of two days ago, but also still well above their lowest observed values of last summer; we've still got a ways to go before this is over.
Massachusetts today has relaxed its outdoor mask mandate, eliminating the requirement to wear masks outdoors in all public spaces (even when more than six feet away from anyone else):
The always-wear-a-mask mandate was announced last November 2 as the big fall surge started ramping up.
The town of Acton's current Google Data Studio dashboard is showing 19 active and 959 cumulative cases as of April 29. The most recent "newsflash style update" at 6PM on April 27, 2021 reported 951 cumulative cases with 13 individuals in isolation, 906 persons recovered and 32 fatalities.
Of the four overview trends (formerly the Page 2 "key metrics"), the 7-day average of newly confirmed cases is 873.0 (22 less than yesterday - down 2.5%), 456% above the lowest observed value of 157.0 on 7/4/2020 and 87.0% below the highest observed value of 6,239.0 on 1/8/2021. The 7-day weighted average of positive molecular test rate is 1.65% (0 more than yesterday - up 1.2%), 114% above the lowest observed value of 0.8% on 9/21/2020 and 94% below the highest observed value of 27.7% on 4/15/2020. The 7-day average number of COVID-19 patients in hospital is 614.0 (11 less than yesterday - down 1.8%), 296% above the lowest observed value of 155.0 on 8/26/2020 and 85% below the highest observed value of 3,874.0 on 4/27/2020. The 7-day average number of COVID-19 deaths is 10.0 (1 more than yesterday - up 11.1%), 11% above the lowest observed value of 9.0 on 4/17/2021 and 95% below the highest observed value of 175.0 on 4/24/2020.
Statewide, hospitals reported 9,228 non-ICU beds, of which 7,606 (82.4%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 407 (4.4%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 1,215 (13.2%) remained available. Hospitals also reported 1,397 ICU beds, of which 901 (64.5%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 152 (10.9%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 344 (24.6%) remained available. By comparison, hospitals reported yesterday a total of 9,226 non-ICU beds, of which 7,624 (82.6%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 435 (5%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 1,167 (12.6%) remained available. Hospitals also reported yesterday a total of 1,392 ICU beds, of which 904 (64.9%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 155 (11.1%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 333 (23.9%) remained available.
Two weeks ago, the 7 day confirmed case average was 1,359.0, the 7 day confirmed deaths average was 9.0, the 7 day hospitalization average was 703.0, and the 7 day weighted average positivity rate was 2.28% (or 3.92% excluding higher education).
The daily raw data file used to create this report is available here.
Day-to-day deaths held steady (albeit at a relatively high number compared to the last week or so); newly reported cases and the estimated total active cases both dropped, along with hospitalizations. The seven-day averages for cases and hospitalizations are also down, but those for deaths and percent-positive both ticked up. The seven-day averages for cases, percent-positive and hospitalizations are all still below their levels of two days ago, but also still well above their lowest observed values of last summer; we've still got a ways to go before this is over.
Massachusetts today has relaxed its outdoor mask mandate, eliminating the requirement to wear masks outdoors in all public spaces (even when more than six feet away from anyone else):
You can take that mask off, Massachusetts — if you're outdoors and not in close contact with someone.
As of Friday, "Face coverings will only be required outside in public when it is not possible to socially distance," that is, if you can't stay 6 feet away from people, the state website says.
Masks are still required in Massachusetts "at all times in indoor public places," as well as at events, whether indoors or outdoors, and whether in a public place or a private home, the state says.
At smaller gatherings in private homes, masks are recommended but not required, the state says. A $300 fine enforcement mechanism has been eliminated.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority reminded people Friday that masks are still required aboard vehicles, on station platforms, and otherwise within the MBTA system for all riders, including the fully vaccinated. That includes outdoor bus stops and all outdoor platforms, the T said.
The always-wear-a-mask mandate was announced last November 2 as the big fall surge started ramping up.
The town of Acton's current Google Data Studio dashboard is showing 19 active and 959 cumulative cases as of April 29. The most recent "newsflash style update" at 6PM on April 27, 2021 reported 951 cumulative cases with 13 individuals in isolation, 906 persons recovered and 32 fatalities.