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Mass. reports 2,996 new COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths over 3 days

The state also reported 402 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Here's the data reported Monday, Aug. 16, 2021.

By John Waller

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From the state: Data from Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are included in the Monday dashboard data.

Newly reported cases: 2,996

Total confirmed cases: 689,014

Newly reported deaths: 6

Total confirmed deaths: 17,778

Newly reported tests: 117,351

Total tests: 25,305,580

Percent positivity (seven-day average): 2.74%

Hospitalized patients: 402

ICU patients: 82

Intubated patients: 38

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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