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Mass. reports 405 new COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths

The state also reported 281 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Here's the data reported Saturday, May 22, 2021.

By John Waller

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Newly reported cases: 405

Total confirmed cases: 659,246

Estimated active cases: 10,366

Newly reported deaths: 5

Total confirmed deaths: 17,458

Newly reported tests: 49,584

Total tests: 22,636,018

Percent positivity (seven-day average): 0.99%

Hospitalized patients: 281

ICU patients: 81

Intubated patients: 46

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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