State health officials on Monday confirmed another 4,358 cases of COVID-19, bringing the number of active cases nationwide to 81,449.
Officials also announced another 60 COVID-related deaths, of which a total of 12,401 deaths have been since the start of the pandemic.
There are currently 2339 patients admitted with the respiratory infection or with COVID-like symptoms, including 423 in intensive care. Of these, 258 are currently integrated, data shows.
The seven-day average positive test is currently 8.50%.
The latest figures come the day government officials launched a new interactive COVID dashboard, which users take a closer look at COVID statistics with ‘data filters’ and a better visual layout.
Officials said Monday that Massachusetts residents over the age of 75, and residents of all ages with two or more conditions that are bad, are higher than vaccine, and that they will be one of the first groups to receive the shots during Phase 2. The change is based on new federal recommendations indicating that the groups are at high risk for serious complications due to COVID-19 disease.
The state will begin vaccinating police officers and emergency personnel on Jan. 11, officials said. Baker said first responders could get the chance at one of the 60 vaccination centers set up by community health centers and other medical sites for first responders, or at one of the new vaccination sites the state will set up for the group, which employs 45,000 workers across the board. include the country. the state.
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