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Mass. reports 359 new COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths

The state also reported 326 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Here's the data reported Tuesday, May 18, 2021.

By John Waller

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Newly reported cases: 359

Total confirmed cases: 657,478

Estimated active cases: 12,701

Newly reported deaths: 6

Total confirmed deaths: 17,419

Newly reported tests: 37,627

Total tests: 22,422,268

Percent positivity (seven-day average): 1.06%

Hospitalized patients: 326

ICU patients: 93

Intubated patients: 54

Average age of hospitalized patients: 55

View an interactive version of the state’s dashboard here.

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John Waller is a deputy editor overseeing news coverage on Boston.com. He is a Lexington native and Colby College graduate.

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