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Mass. reports 1,046 new COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths

The state also reported 264 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Here's the data reported Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021.

By John Waller

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Newly reported cases: 1,046

Total confirmed cases: 677,433

Newly reported deaths: 2

Total confirmed deaths: 17,725

Newly reported tests: 47,670

Total tests: 24,847,641

Percent positivity (seven-day average): 2.61%

Hospitalized patients: 264

ICU patients: 55

Intubated patients: 19

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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