Local COVID-19 updates
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edschweppeAs of 5PM today, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is reporting 2 newly reported confirmed deaths (6 less than yesterday - down 75.0%) for a total of 17,576 deaths, 113 newly reported confirmed cases (8 less than yesterday - down 6.6%) for a total of 662,778 cases, and 32,776 newly reported molecular tests (3,298 less than yesterday - down 9.1%). The seven day average positivity rate is 0.44%, compared to 0.47% yesterday. Excluding higher education, the seven day average positivity rate is 0.60%, compared to 0.65% yesterday. The number of estimated active cases was 2,792 (175 less than yesterday - down 5.9%). The state also reported zero newly reported probable deaths (same as yesterday) for a total of 363 and 13 newly reported probable cases (3 more than yesterday - up 30.0%) for a total of 46,058. Combining the confirmed and probable numbers gives 2 new deaths for a total of 17,939 and 126 new cases for a total of 708,836. There were 136 COVID-19 patients in hospital (14 less than yesterday - down 9.3%), 47 COVID-19 patients in ICUs (6 less than yesterday - down 11.3%) and 23 COVID-19 patients on ventilators (intubated) (2 less than yesterday - down 8.0%).
Of the four overview trends (formerly the Page 2 "key metrics"), the 7-day average of newly confirmed cases is 82.0 (5 less than yesterday - down 5.7%), 0% above the lowest observed value of 82.0 on 6/11/2021 and 99.0% below the highest observed value of 6,238.0 on 1/8/2021. The 7-day weighted average of positive molecular test rate is 0.44% (0 less than yesterday - down 5.7%), 0% above the lowest observed value of 0.4% on 6/11/2021 and 98% below the highest observed value of 27.7% on 4/15/2020. The 7-day average number of COVID-19 patients in hospital is 168.0 (7 less than yesterday - down 4.0%), 8% above the lowest observed value of 155.0 on 8/26/2020 and 96% below the highest observed value of 3,874.0 on 4/27/2020. The 7-day average number of COVID-19 deaths is 4.0 (same as yesterday), 0% above the lowest observed value of 4.0 on 6/9/2021 and 98% below the highest observed value of 175.0 on 4/24/2020.
Statewide, hospitals reported 9,166 non-ICU beds, of which 7,892 (86.1%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 89 (1.0%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 1,185 (12.9%) remained available. Hospitals also reported 1,365 ICU beds, of which 958 (70.2%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 47 (3.4%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 360 (26.4%) remained available. By comparison, hospitals reported yesterday a total of 9,182 non-ICU beds, of which 8,021 (87.4%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 97 (1%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 1,064 (11.6%) remained available. Hospitals also reported yesterday a total of 1,355 ICU beds, of which 977 (72.1%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 53 (3.9%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 325 (24.0%) remained available.
Two weeks ago, the 7 day confirmed case average was 174.0, the 7 day confirmed deaths average was 6.0, the 7 day hospitalization average was 255.0, and the 7 day weighted average positivity rate was 0.69% (or 1.04% excluding higher education).
The daily raw data file used to create this report is available here.
Deaths and cases both down day-to-day, always good to see. The estimated active case count continues to drop, and the hospitalization counts all dropped today as well. The seven-day averages for cases, hospitalizations and percent-positive are all down again as well; the seven-day averages for deaths, cases and percent-positive are all (once again) setting or tying their respective Lowest Observed Values.
As the state's mass vaccination sites wind down, there's a new way for the unvaccinated to get their shots - on the commuter rail:
It's a bit of a gimmick, but, hey, whatever it takes to get shots in the arms of folks in underserved communities. (The state's offical announcement is here.
The town of Acton's current Google Data Studio dashboard is showing 2 active and 981 cumulative cases as of June 11. (There have been no new cases shown on this dashboard since June 2.) The most recent "newsflash style update" at 11:45AM on May 28, 2021 reported 978 cumulative cases with 3 individuals in isolation, 943 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 82.0 (5 less than yesterday - down 5.7%), 0% above the lowest observed value of 82.0 on 6/11/2021 and 99.0% below the highest observed value of 6,238.0 on 1/8/2021. The 7-day weighted average of positive molecular test rate is 0.44% (0 less than yesterday - down 5.7%), 0% above the lowest observed value of 0.4% on 6/11/2021 and 98% below the highest observed value of 27.7% on 4/15/2020. The 7-day average number of COVID-19 patients in hospital is 168.0 (7 less than yesterday - down 4.0%), 8% above the lowest observed value of 155.0 on 8/26/2020 and 96% below the highest observed value of 3,874.0 on 4/27/2020. The 7-day average number of COVID-19 deaths is 4.0 (same as yesterday), 0% above the lowest observed value of 4.0 on 6/9/2021 and 98% below the highest observed value of 175.0 on 4/24/2020.
Statewide, hospitals reported 9,166 non-ICU beds, of which 7,892 (86.1%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 89 (1.0%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 1,185 (12.9%) remained available. Hospitals also reported 1,365 ICU beds, of which 958 (70.2%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 47 (3.4%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 360 (26.4%) remained available. By comparison, hospitals reported yesterday a total of 9,182 non-ICU beds, of which 8,021 (87.4%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 97 (1%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 1,064 (11.6%) remained available. Hospitals also reported yesterday a total of 1,355 ICU beds, of which 977 (72.1%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 53 (3.9%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 325 (24.0%) remained available.
Two weeks ago, the 7 day confirmed case average was 174.0, the 7 day confirmed deaths average was 6.0, the 7 day hospitalization average was 255.0, and the 7 day weighted average positivity rate was 0.69% (or 1.04% excluding higher education).
The daily raw data file used to create this report is available here.
Deaths and cases both down day-to-day, always good to see. The estimated active case count continues to drop, and the hospitalization counts all dropped today as well. The seven-day averages for cases, hospitalizations and percent-positive are all down again as well; the seven-day averages for deaths, cases and percent-positive are all (once again) setting or tying their respective Lowest Observed Values.
As the state's mass vaccination sites wind down, there's a new way for the unvaccinated to get their shots - on the commuter rail:
The COVID-19 vaccine is coming to a commuter rail station near you.
Massachusetts on Friday announced the latest initiative to help make the COVID-19 vaccine more accessible, particularly to hard-hit communities with low inoculation rates.
The "Vax Express," launched by the Baker administration in partnership with CIC Health, will bring the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines to MBTA Commuter Rail train stations in Boston, Worcester, Lowell, Lawrence, and Fitchburg starting on June 16 and continuing through June 20.
Walk-up vaccinations will be offered aboard the train, and no appointments are required, though residents can book a time slot in advance through CIC's website.
The one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine is available to those 18 and over, and Pfizer's two-dose shot is available to those over 12. The Vax Express will make the same rounds again in about three weeks (July 7 to 11) to accommodate those who will need a second shot.
It's a bit of a gimmick, but, hey, whatever it takes to get shots in the arms of folks in underserved communities. (The state's offical announcement is here.
The town of Acton's current Google Data Studio dashboard is showing 2 active and 981 cumulative cases as of June 11. (There have been no new cases shown on this dashboard since June 2.) The most recent "newsflash style update" at 11:45AM on May 28, 2021 reported 978 cumulative cases with 3 individuals in isolation, 943 persons recovered and 32 fatalities.