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Mass. reports 21,397 new COVID-19 cases, 48 new deaths

The state also reported 1,954 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Here's the data reported Friday, Dec. 31, 2021.

By John Waller

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Newly reported cases: 21,397

Total confirmed cases: 1,059,963

Newly reported deaths: 48

Total confirmed deaths: 19,821

Newly reported tests: 113,963

Total tests: 36,269,164

Percent positivity (seven-day average): 18.42%

Hospitalized patients: 1,954

Hospitalized patients who are fully vaccinated: 686

ICU patients: 387

Intubated patients: 243

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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