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Mass. reports 1,184 new COVID-19 cases, 21 new deaths

The state also reported 584 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Here's the data reported Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021.

By John Waller

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Newly reported cases: 1,184

Total confirmed cases: 763,859

Newly reported deaths: 21

Total confirmed deaths: 18,293

Newly reported tests: 54,597

Total tests: 29,036,479

Percent positivity (seven-day average): 1.79%

Hospitalized patients: 584

Hospitalized patients who are fully vaccinated: 183

ICU patients: 166

Intubated patients: 92

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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