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Mass. reports 1,583 new COVID-19 cases, 16 new deaths
The state also reported 562 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Here's the data reported Friday, Oct. 8, 2021.
Newly reported cases: 1,583
Total confirmed cases: 768,466
Newly reported deaths: 16
Total confirmed deaths: 18,358
Newly reported tests: 115,392
Total tests: 29,355,304
Percent positivity (seven-day average): 1.80%
Hospitalized patients: 562
Hospitalized patients who are fully vaccinated: 179
ICU patients: 147
Intubated patients: 93
View an interactive version of the state’s dashboard here.
