Local COVID-19 updates
Aug. 27th, 2021 06:04 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
edschweppeAs of 5PM today, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is reporting 6 newly reported confirmed deaths (7 less than yesterday - down 53.8%) for a total of 17,847 deaths, 1,591 newly reported confirmed cases (202 less than yesterday - down 11.3%) for a total of 703,961 cases, and 65,167 newly reported molecular tests (11,439 less than yesterday - down 14.9%).The seven day average positivity rate is 2.75%, compared to 2.68% yesterday. The state also reported 1 newly reported probable death (1 more than yesterday) for a total of 372 and 65 newly reported probable cases (33 less than yesterday - down 33.7%) for a total of 49,834. Combining the confirmed and probable numbers gives 7 new deaths for a total of 18,219 and 1,656 new cases for a total of 753,795. There were 572 COVID-19 patients in hospital (7 more than yesterday - up 1.2%), 149 COVID-19 patients in ICUs (6 more than yesterday - up 4.2%) and 78 COVID-19 patients on ventilators (intubated) (8 more than yesterday - up 11.4%).
Of the four overview trends (formerly the Page 2 "key metrics"), the 7-day average of newly confirmed cases is 1,006.0 (15 more than yesterday - up 1.5%), 1,447% above the lowest observed value of 65.0 on 6/25/2021 and 84.0% below the highest observed value of 6,233.0 on 1/8/2021. The 7-day weighted average of positive molecular test rate is 2.75% (0 more than yesterday - up 2.6%), 786% above the lowest observed value of 0.3% on 6/25/2021 and 90% below the highest observed value of 27.7% on 4/15/2020. The 7-day average number of COVID-19 patients in hospital is 537.0 (16 more than yesterday - up 3.1%), 531% above the lowest observed value of 85.0 on 7/9/2021 and 87% below the highest observed value of 3,874.0 on 4/27/2020. The 7-day average number of COVID-19 deaths is 5.0 (same as yesterday), 400% above the lowest observed value of 1.0 on 7/12/2021 and 98% below the highest observed value of 175.0 on 4/24/2020.
Statewide, hospitals reported 8,941 non-ICU beds, of which 7,751 (86.7%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 423 (4.7%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 767 (8.6%) remained available. Hospitals also reported 1,308 ICU beds, of which 885 (67.7%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 149 (11.4%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 274 (20.9%) remained available. By comparison, hospitals reported yesterday a total of 8,979 non-ICU beds, of which 7,815 (87.0%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 422 (5%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 742 (8.3%) remained available. Hospitals also reported yesterday a total of 1,298 ICU beds, of which 869 (66.9%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 143 (11.0%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 286 (22.0%) remained available.
Two weeks ago, the 7 day confirmed case average was 831.0, the 7 day confirmed deaths average was 5.0, the 7 day hospitalization average was 323.0, and the 7 day weighted average positivity rate was 2.89%.
The daily raw data file used to create this report is available here.
There's at least some good news day-over-day, as deaths and cases both dropped; alas, hospitalizations rose again. The seven-day averages are also all up compared to yesterday, which does not bode all that well.
While Governor Charlie Baker resolutely refuses to consider a statewide mask mandate, Boston's acting mayor has put a city-wide mandate in effect, applying to everyone (vaccinated or not) over the age of two in public indoor spaces until the current surge eases. Cambridge is apparently ordering mask wearing starting next week. At least Baker isn't trying to block cities and towns from taking action.
The town of Acton's current Google Data Studio dashboard is showing 8 active and 1,048 cumulative cases as of August 26. 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 1,006.0 (15 more than yesterday - up 1.5%), 1,447% above the lowest observed value of 65.0 on 6/25/2021 and 84.0% below the highest observed value of 6,233.0 on 1/8/2021. The 7-day weighted average of positive molecular test rate is 2.75% (0 more than yesterday - up 2.6%), 786% above the lowest observed value of 0.3% on 6/25/2021 and 90% below the highest observed value of 27.7% on 4/15/2020. The 7-day average number of COVID-19 patients in hospital is 537.0 (16 more than yesterday - up 3.1%), 531% above the lowest observed value of 85.0 on 7/9/2021 and 87% below the highest observed value of 3,874.0 on 4/27/2020. The 7-day average number of COVID-19 deaths is 5.0 (same as yesterday), 400% above the lowest observed value of 1.0 on 7/12/2021 and 98% below the highest observed value of 175.0 on 4/24/2020.
Statewide, hospitals reported 8,941 non-ICU beds, of which 7,751 (86.7%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 423 (4.7%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 767 (8.6%) remained available. Hospitals also reported 1,308 ICU beds, of which 885 (67.7%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 149 (11.4%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 274 (20.9%) remained available. By comparison, hospitals reported yesterday a total of 8,979 non-ICU beds, of which 7,815 (87.0%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 422 (5%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 742 (8.3%) remained available. Hospitals also reported yesterday a total of 1,298 ICU beds, of which 869 (66.9%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 143 (11.0%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 286 (22.0%) remained available.
Two weeks ago, the 7 day confirmed case average was 831.0, the 7 day confirmed deaths average was 5.0, the 7 day hospitalization average was 323.0, and the 7 day weighted average positivity rate was 2.89%.
The daily raw data file used to create this report is available here.
There's at least some good news day-over-day, as deaths and cases both dropped; alas, hospitalizations rose again. The seven-day averages are also all up compared to yesterday, which does not bode all that well.
While Governor Charlie Baker resolutely refuses to consider a statewide mask mandate, Boston's acting mayor has put a city-wide mandate in effect, applying to everyone (vaccinated or not) over the age of two in public indoor spaces until the current surge eases. Cambridge is apparently ordering mask wearing starting next week. At least Baker isn't trying to block cities and towns from taking action.
The town of Acton's current Google Data Studio dashboard is showing 8 active and 1,048 cumulative cases as of August 26. 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.