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Mass. reports 5,531 new COVID-19 cases from Monday, as well as 58 new deaths over 3 days

The state also reported 1,612 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Here's the data reported Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021.

By John Waller

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Newly reported cases: 5,531

Total confirmed cases: 953,156

Newly reported deaths: 58 (includes 3 days, Saturday-Monday)

Total confirmed deaths: 19,492

Newly reported tests: 74,736

Total tests: 35,421,695

Percent positivity (seven-day average): 6.45%

Hospitalized patients: 1,612

Hospitalized patients who are fully vaccinated: 467

ICU patients: 368

Intubated patients: 203

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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