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Mass. reports 5,472 new COVID-19 cases, 27 new deaths

The state also reported 1,239 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Here's the data reported Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021.

By John Waller

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Newly reported cases: 5,472

Total confirmed cases: 896,423

Newly reported deaths: 27

Total confirmed deaths: 19,190

Newly reported tests: 126,789

Total tests: 34,369,853

Percent positivity (seven-day average): 5.01%

Hospitalized patients: 1,239

Hospitalized patients who are fully vaccinated: 418

ICU patients: 261

Intubated patients: 149

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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