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MA Coronavirus Update: 10 More Die, Cases Hit 3,240

Massachusetts health officials said four people died of the new coronavirus in Norfolk County. A record 823 new cases were announced.

Middlesex County has the most coronavirus cases in Massachusetts with 685. A total of 29,371 people have been tested statewide.
Middlesex County has the most coronavirus cases in Massachusetts with 685. A total of 29,371 people have been tested statewide. (Shutterstock)

MASSACHUSETTS — Ten more people have died of the new coronavirus in Massachusetts as cases soared above 3,000, state health officials said Friday.

Officials announced 823 more cases, a single-day record. That brought total cases to 3,240. Thirty-five people have died.

Cases have skyrocketed amid expanded testing and the ongoing transmission of the virus.

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Gov. Charlie Baker said Thursday there are 21 laboratories running tests in Massachusetts. A total of 29,371 people have been tested as of midday Friday. Just over 10 percent have tested positive.

There are 685 cases in Middlesex County, 631 in Suffolk County, 393 in Norfolk County and 350 in Essex County. There are 477 cases in Boston and two people have died, while forty have recovered, according to the city.

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The 10 new deaths reported were:

  • Berkshire County: Man in his 60s. Woman in her 90s.
  • Norfolk County: Woman in her 80s; woman in her 80s; woman in her 80s; man in his 60s.
  • Franklin County: Woman in her 90s.
  • Middlesex County: Man in his 80s.
  • Barnstable County: Man in his 90s.
  • Bristol County: Woman in her 90s.


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