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Mass. reports 1,459 new COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths

The state also reported 467 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Here's the data reported Friday, Aug. 20, 2021.

By John Waller

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Newly reported cases: 1,459

Total confirmed cases: 694,552

Newly reported deaths: 6

Total confirmed deaths: 17,805

Newly reported tests: 64,528

Total tests: 25,534,877

Percent positivity (seven-day average): 2.81%

Hospitalized patients: 467

ICU patients: 108

Intubated patients: 49

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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