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Mass. reports 1,290 new COVID-19 cases, 16 new deaths

The state also reported 575 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Here's the data reported Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021.

By John Waller

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Newly reported cases: 1,290

Total confirmed cases: 699,177

Newly reported deaths: 16

Total confirmed deaths: 17,825

Newly reported tests: 47,054

Total tests: 25,720,356

Percent positivity (seven-day average): 2.72%

Hospitalized patients: 575

ICU patients: 140

Intubated patients: 63

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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