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Mass. reports 538 new COVID-19 cases, 9 new deaths

The state also reported 327 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Here's the data reported Thursday, May 20, 2021.

By John Waller

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Newly reported cases: 538

Total confirmed cases: 658,441

Estimated active cases: 11,507

Newly reported deaths: 9

Total confirmed deaths: 17,442

Newly reported tests: 56,711

Total tests: 22,539,180

Percent positivity (seven-day average): 1.03%

Hospitalized patients: 327

ICU patients: 91

Intubated patients: 51

Average age of hospitalized patients: 59

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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