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Mass. reports 1,254 new COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths

The state also reported 428 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Here's the data reported Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021.

By John Waller

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Newly reported cases: 1,254

Total confirmed cases: 690,268

Newly reported deaths: 6

Total confirmed deaths: 17,784

Newly reported tests: 47,047

Total tests: 25,352,627

Percent positivity (seven-day average): 2.82%

Hospitalized patients: 428

ICU patients: 86

Intubated patients: 40

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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