COVID

Mass. reports 1,343 new COVID-19 cases, 15 new deaths

The state also reported 519 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Here's the data reported Friday, Oct. 22, 2021.

Newly reported cases: 1,343

Total confirmed cases: 786,143

Newly reported deaths: 15

Total confirmed deaths: 18,520

Newly reported tests: 106,526

Total tests: 30,462,321

Percent positivity (seven-day average): 1.78%

Hospitalized patients: 519

Hospitalized patients who are fully vaccinated: 180

ICU patients: 144

Intubated patients: 82

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.