Local COVID-19 updates
May. 20th, 2022 05:15 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
edschweppeAs of 5PM today, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is reporting 7 newly reported confirmed deaths (7 less than yesterday - down 50.0%) for a total of 19,322 deaths, 3,938 newly reported confirmed cases (1,019 less than yesterday - down 20.6%) for a total of 1,690,961 cases, and 48,729 newly reported molecular tests (7,864 less than yesterday - down 13.9%).The seven day average positivity rate is 9.59%, compared to 9.35% yesterday. The state also reported 3 newly reported probable deaths (2 more than yesterday - up 200.0%) for a total of 1,156 and 689 newly reported probable cases (9 more than yesterday - up 1.3%) for a total of 149,331. Combining the confirmed and probable numbers gives 10 new deaths for a total of 20,478 and 4,627 new cases for a total of 1,840,292. There were 820 COVID-19 patients in hospital (46 less than yesterday - down 5.3%), 75 COVID-19 patients in ICUs (1 more than yesterday - up 1.4%) and 25 COVID-19 patients on ventilators (intubated) (1 less than yesterday - down 3.8%).
Of the four overview trends (formerly the Page 2 "key metrics"), the 7-day average of newly confirmed cases is 2,902.0 (84 less than yesterday - down 2.8%), 4,434% above the lowest observed value of 64.0 on 6/25/2021 and 88.0% below the highest observed value of 23,197.0 on 1/8/2022. The 7-day weighted average of positive molecular test rate is 9.59% (0 more than yesterday - up 2.6%), 3,018% above the lowest observed value of 0.3% on 6/25/2021 and 65% below the highest observed value of 27.7% on 4/15/2020. The 7-day average number of COVID-19 patients in hospital is 793.0 (13 more than yesterday - up 1.7%), 844% above the lowest observed value of 84.0 on 7/8/2021 and 80% below the highest observed value of 3,874.0 on 4/27/2020. The 7-day average number of COVID-19 deaths is 8.0 (same as yesterday), 700% above the lowest observed value of 1.0 on 7/11/2021 and 96% below the highest observed value of 176.0 on 4/24/2020.
Statewide, hospitals reported 8,883 non-ICU beds, of which 7,564 (85.2%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 745 (8.4%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 574 (6.5%) remained available. Hospitals also reported 1,246 ICU beds, of which 950 (76.2%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 75 (6.0%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 221 (17.7%) remained available. By comparison, hospitals reported yesterday a total of 8,905 non-ICU beds, of which 7,525 (84.5%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 792 (9%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 588 (6.6%) remained available. Hospitals also reported yesterday a total of 1,245 ICU beds, of which 955 (76.7%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 74 (5.9%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 216 (17.3%) remained available.
One week ago, the 7 day confirmed case average was 2,975.0, the 7 day confirmed deaths average was 7.0, the 7 day hospitalization average was 687.0, and the 7 day weighted average positivity rate was 8.68%.
Two weeks ago, the 7 day confirmed case average was 2,324.0, the 7 day confirmed deaths average was 6.0, the 7 day hospitalization average was 510.0, and the 7 day weighted average positivity rate was 6.63%.
One year ago, the 7 day confirmed case average was 337.0, the 7 day confirmed deaths average was 9.0, the 7 day hospitalization average was 346.0, and the 7 day weighted average positivity rate was 1.03% (or 1.66% excluding higher education).
The daily raw data file used to create this report is available here.
As of May 19, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that, of 3220 counties nationwide, 1824 counties (56.65% of total) have a Community Transmission Level of High, 536 counties (16.65% of total) have a Community Transmission Level of Substantial, 617 counties (19.16% of total) have a Community Transmission Level of Moderate, and 243 counties (7.55% of total) have a Community Transmission Level of Low. The CDC also reported that all 14 counties in Massachusetts have a Community Tranmission Level of High.
Barnstable County has 344.620 cases per 100k, 11.22 percent positive, and a Community Transmission level of high
Berkshire County has 745.930 cases per 100k, 10.68 percent positive, and a Community Transmission level of high
Bristol County has 322.180 cases per 100k, 9.07 percent positive, and a Community Transmission level of high
Dukes County has 253.870 cases per 100k, 8.56 percent positive, and a Community Transmission level of high
Essex County has 383.760 cases per 100k, 10.34 percent positive, and a Community Transmission level of high
Franklin County has 280.710 cases per 100k, 7.38 percent positive, and a Community Transmission level of high
Hampden County has 484.160 cases per 100k, 12.21 percent positive, and a Community Transmission level of high
Hampshire County has 545.920 cases per 100k, 6.07 percent positive, and a Community Transmission level of high
Middlesex County has 492.030 cases per 100k, 8.92 percent positive, and a Community Transmission level of high
Nantucket County has 166.680 cases per 100k, 8.7 percent positive, and a Community Transmission level of high
Norfolk County has 385.700 cases per 100k, 10.04 percent positive, and a Community Transmission level of high
Plymouth County has 290.670 cases per 100k, 8.83 percent positive, and a Community Transmission level of high
Suffolk County has 415.470 cases per 100k, 7.98 percent positive, and a Community Transmission level of high
Worcester County has 356.600 cases per 100k, 8.42 percent positive, and a Community Transmission level of high
The underlying query for this data is available here.
As of May 19, 2022, the CDC reported COVID Community Levels for 3224 counties nationwide: 297 counties (9.21%, representing 16.14% of the population) with High community level, 483 counties (14.98%, representing 29.43% of the population) with Medium community level, and 2444 counties (75.81%, representing 54.44% of the population) with Low community level. The CDC also reported the following COVID Community Levels for the 14 counties in Massachusetts: 10 counties (representing 82.53% of the state's population) with High community level (Barnstable, Berkshire, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, Worcester), and 4 counties (representing 17.47% of the state's population) with Medium community level (Bristol, Hampden, Hampshire, Nantucket).
Barnstable County (population 212990) has 344.62 cases per 100k, 14.1 hospitalizations per 100k and 4.4 COVID bed utilization, for a community transmission level of High and a community level of High.
Berkshire County (population 124944) has 745.93 cases per 100k, 17.3 hospitalizations per 100k and 8.7 COVID bed utilization, for a community transmission level of High and a community level of High.
Bristol County (population 565217) has 322.18 cases per 100k, 9.3 hospitalizations per 100k and 4.1 COVID bed utilization, for a community transmission level of High and a community level of Medium.
Dukes County (population 17332) has 253.87 cases per 100k, 14.1 hospitalizations per 100k and 4.4 COVID bed utilization, for a community transmission level of High and a community level of High.
Essex County (population 789034) has 383.76 cases per 100k, 10.8 hospitalizations per 100k and 5.6 COVID bed utilization, for a community transmission level of High and a community level of High.
Franklin County (population 70180) has 280.71 cases per 100k, 14.1 hospitalizations per 100k and 3.9 COVID bed utilization, for a community transmission level of High and a community level of High.
Hampden County (population 466372) has 484.16 cases per 100k, 7.3 hospitalizations per 100k and 6.0 COVID bed utilization, for a community transmission level of High and a community level of Medium.
Hampshire County (population 160830) has 545.92 cases per 100k, 7.3 hospitalizations per 100k and 6.0 COVID bed utilization, for a community transmission level of High and a community level of Medium.
Middlesex County (population 1611699) has 492.03 cases per 100k, 14.1 hospitalizations per 100k and 4.4 COVID bed utilization, for a community transmission level of High and a community level of High.
Nantucket County (population 11399) has 166.68 cases per 100k, 14.1 hospitalizations per 100k and 4.4 COVID bed utilization, for a community transmission level of High and a community level of Medium.
Norfolk County (population 706775) has 385.7 cases per 100k, 14.1 hospitalizations per 100k and 4.4 COVID bed utilization, for a community transmission level of High and a community level of High.
Plymouth County (population 521202) has 290.67 cases per 100k, 14.1 hospitalizations per 100k and 4.4 COVID bed utilization, for a community transmission level of High and a community level of High.
Suffolk County (population 803907) has 415.47 cases per 100k, 14.1 hospitalizations per 100k and 4.4 COVID bed utilization, for a community transmission level of High and a community level of High.
Worcester County (population 830622) has 356.6 cases per 100k, 14.1 hospitalizations per 100k and 3.9 COVID bed utilization, for a community transmission level of High and a community level of High.
The underlying query for this data is available here.
Day-over-day deaths, cases and hospitalizations are all down, as is the seven-day cases average (those for percent-positive and hospitalizations are up again). Given that the seven-day cases average is actually below last week's average, we might - and I cannot emphasize "might" enough - be seeing the peak caseload for this surge.
Or we might not; as of May 17, the wastewater levels being reported by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority are still rising.
The town of Acton's current Google Data Studio dashboard is showing 52 active and 3,328 cumulative cases as of May 19.
In the most recent "newsflash style update" at 7PM on December 21, 2021, the town reported 1538 cumulative cases with 89 individuals in isolation, 1417 recovered and 32 fatalities.
Of the four overview trends (formerly the Page 2 "key metrics"), the 7-day average of newly confirmed cases is 2,902.0 (84 less than yesterday - down 2.8%), 4,434% above the lowest observed value of 64.0 on 6/25/2021 and 88.0% below the highest observed value of 23,197.0 on 1/8/2022. The 7-day weighted average of positive molecular test rate is 9.59% (0 more than yesterday - up 2.6%), 3,018% above the lowest observed value of 0.3% on 6/25/2021 and 65% below the highest observed value of 27.7% on 4/15/2020. The 7-day average number of COVID-19 patients in hospital is 793.0 (13 more than yesterday - up 1.7%), 844% above the lowest observed value of 84.0 on 7/8/2021 and 80% below the highest observed value of 3,874.0 on 4/27/2020. The 7-day average number of COVID-19 deaths is 8.0 (same as yesterday), 700% above the lowest observed value of 1.0 on 7/11/2021 and 96% below the highest observed value of 176.0 on 4/24/2020.
Statewide, hospitals reported 8,883 non-ICU beds, of which 7,564 (85.2%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 745 (8.4%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 574 (6.5%) remained available. Hospitals also reported 1,246 ICU beds, of which 950 (76.2%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 75 (6.0%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 221 (17.7%) remained available. By comparison, hospitals reported yesterday a total of 8,905 non-ICU beds, of which 7,525 (84.5%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 792 (9%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 588 (6.6%) remained available. Hospitals also reported yesterday a total of 1,245 ICU beds, of which 955 (76.7%) were occupied by non-COVID patients, 74 (5.9%) were occupied by COVID patients, and 216 (17.3%) remained available.
One week ago, the 7 day confirmed case average was 2,975.0, the 7 day confirmed deaths average was 7.0, the 7 day hospitalization average was 687.0, and the 7 day weighted average positivity rate was 8.68%.
Two weeks ago, the 7 day confirmed case average was 2,324.0, the 7 day confirmed deaths average was 6.0, the 7 day hospitalization average was 510.0, and the 7 day weighted average positivity rate was 6.63%.
One year ago, the 7 day confirmed case average was 337.0, the 7 day confirmed deaths average was 9.0, the 7 day hospitalization average was 346.0, and the 7 day weighted average positivity rate was 1.03% (or 1.66% excluding higher education).
The daily raw data file used to create this report is available here.
As of May 19, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that, of 3220 counties nationwide, 1824 counties (56.65% of total) have a Community Transmission Level of High, 536 counties (16.65% of total) have a Community Transmission Level of Substantial, 617 counties (19.16% of total) have a Community Transmission Level of Moderate, and 243 counties (7.55% of total) have a Community Transmission Level of Low. The CDC also reported that all 14 counties in Massachusetts have a Community Tranmission Level of High.
Barnstable County has 344.620 cases per 100k, 11.22 percent positive, and a Community Transmission level of high
Berkshire County has 745.930 cases per 100k, 10.68 percent positive, and a Community Transmission level of high
Bristol County has 322.180 cases per 100k, 9.07 percent positive, and a Community Transmission level of high
Dukes County has 253.870 cases per 100k, 8.56 percent positive, and a Community Transmission level of high
Essex County has 383.760 cases per 100k, 10.34 percent positive, and a Community Transmission level of high
Franklin County has 280.710 cases per 100k, 7.38 percent positive, and a Community Transmission level of high
Hampden County has 484.160 cases per 100k, 12.21 percent positive, and a Community Transmission level of high
Hampshire County has 545.920 cases per 100k, 6.07 percent positive, and a Community Transmission level of high
Middlesex County has 492.030 cases per 100k, 8.92 percent positive, and a Community Transmission level of high
Nantucket County has 166.680 cases per 100k, 8.7 percent positive, and a Community Transmission level of high
Norfolk County has 385.700 cases per 100k, 10.04 percent positive, and a Community Transmission level of high
Plymouth County has 290.670 cases per 100k, 8.83 percent positive, and a Community Transmission level of high
Suffolk County has 415.470 cases per 100k, 7.98 percent positive, and a Community Transmission level of high
Worcester County has 356.600 cases per 100k, 8.42 percent positive, and a Community Transmission level of high
The underlying query for this data is available here.
As of May 19, 2022, the CDC reported COVID Community Levels for 3224 counties nationwide: 297 counties (9.21%, representing 16.14% of the population) with High community level, 483 counties (14.98%, representing 29.43% of the population) with Medium community level, and 2444 counties (75.81%, representing 54.44% of the population) with Low community level. The CDC also reported the following COVID Community Levels for the 14 counties in Massachusetts: 10 counties (representing 82.53% of the state's population) with High community level (Barnstable, Berkshire, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, Worcester), and 4 counties (representing 17.47% of the state's population) with Medium community level (Bristol, Hampden, Hampshire, Nantucket).
Barnstable County (population 212990) has 344.62 cases per 100k, 14.1 hospitalizations per 100k and 4.4 COVID bed utilization, for a community transmission level of High and a community level of High.
Berkshire County (population 124944) has 745.93 cases per 100k, 17.3 hospitalizations per 100k and 8.7 COVID bed utilization, for a community transmission level of High and a community level of High.
Bristol County (population 565217) has 322.18 cases per 100k, 9.3 hospitalizations per 100k and 4.1 COVID bed utilization, for a community transmission level of High and a community level of Medium.
Dukes County (population 17332) has 253.87 cases per 100k, 14.1 hospitalizations per 100k and 4.4 COVID bed utilization, for a community transmission level of High and a community level of High.
Essex County (population 789034) has 383.76 cases per 100k, 10.8 hospitalizations per 100k and 5.6 COVID bed utilization, for a community transmission level of High and a community level of High.
Franklin County (population 70180) has 280.71 cases per 100k, 14.1 hospitalizations per 100k and 3.9 COVID bed utilization, for a community transmission level of High and a community level of High.
Hampden County (population 466372) has 484.16 cases per 100k, 7.3 hospitalizations per 100k and 6.0 COVID bed utilization, for a community transmission level of High and a community level of Medium.
Hampshire County (population 160830) has 545.92 cases per 100k, 7.3 hospitalizations per 100k and 6.0 COVID bed utilization, for a community transmission level of High and a community level of Medium.
Middlesex County (population 1611699) has 492.03 cases per 100k, 14.1 hospitalizations per 100k and 4.4 COVID bed utilization, for a community transmission level of High and a community level of High.
Nantucket County (population 11399) has 166.68 cases per 100k, 14.1 hospitalizations per 100k and 4.4 COVID bed utilization, for a community transmission level of High and a community level of Medium.
Norfolk County (population 706775) has 385.7 cases per 100k, 14.1 hospitalizations per 100k and 4.4 COVID bed utilization, for a community transmission level of High and a community level of High.
Plymouth County (population 521202) has 290.67 cases per 100k, 14.1 hospitalizations per 100k and 4.4 COVID bed utilization, for a community transmission level of High and a community level of High.
Suffolk County (population 803907) has 415.47 cases per 100k, 14.1 hospitalizations per 100k and 4.4 COVID bed utilization, for a community transmission level of High and a community level of High.
Worcester County (population 830622) has 356.6 cases per 100k, 14.1 hospitalizations per 100k and 3.9 COVID bed utilization, for a community transmission level of High and a community level of High.
The underlying query for this data is available here.
Day-over-day deaths, cases and hospitalizations are all down, as is the seven-day cases average (those for percent-positive and hospitalizations are up again). Given that the seven-day cases average is actually below last week's average, we might - and I cannot emphasize "might" enough - be seeing the peak caseload for this surge.
Or we might not; as of May 17, the wastewater levels being reported by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority are still rising.
The town of Acton's current Google Data Studio dashboard is showing 52 active and 3,328 cumulative cases as of May 19.
In the most recent "newsflash style update" at 7PM on December 21, 2021, the town reported 1538 cumulative cases with 89 individuals in isolation, 1417 recovered and 32 fatalities.