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Massachusetts Department of Public Health | COVID-19 Dashboard Data as of: April 15, 2021
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Navigation Cases Testing Hospitalizations Deaths

Confirmed Cases Confirmed cases by Tests Reported Hospitalizations Confirmed Deaths

Today there were 1,962
new, confirmed cases
reported bringing the
total to 628,512 total
confirmed cases.
age during the last two
weeks There were 107,587 There are 699 patients There were 13 new,
*Data updated weekly new COVID-19 hospitalized for confirmed deaths
| molecular tests reported, COVID-19. reported. There have
Age group (years)
bringing the cumulative been 17,100 confirmed
0-4 1,235 total to 20,254,492 tests. deaths in total.

5-9 1,469
Probable Cases Turn Around Time ICU & Intubated Patients Probable Deaths
10-14 1,816
Today, there were 254 The current turn around There are 164 patients in There were 0 new,
new, probable cases 15-19 2,696 time for a molecular test Intensive Care Units probable deaths
reported bringing the is 1.25 days. (ICU) and 98 patients reported. There have
20-29 5,942
total to 40,770 total are intubated. been 345 probable
probable cases. 30-39 4,419 deaths in total.

40-49 3,227
Estimated Active Cases Percent Positivity Average Age of Patients Average Age of Deaths
50-59 3,155
There are an estimated The 7-day average of The average age of The average age of
35,100 currently active 60-69 1,924 percent positivity is patients who were patients who died of
COVID-19 cases. 2.28%. hospitalized for COVID-19 was 74 years
70-79 546 COVID-19 was 59 years old.
old.
80+ 287

For details on the definitions of each indicator hover over the box or graph. All data included in this dashboard are preliminary and subject to change. Data Sources: COVID-19 Data
provided by the Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences and the Registry of Vital Records and Statistics; COVID-19 Hospitalization Data provided by the MDPH
survey of hospitals (hospital survey data are self-reported); Created by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences,
Office of Integrated Surveillance and Informatics Services.
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Navigation Cases Testing

7-day average of COVID-19 confirmed cases 7-day weighted average percent positivity
6,000.0 30.00%

4,000.0 20.00%

2,000.0 10.00%
2.28%
0.0 1,359.1 0.00%
Mar 1, 20 Jun 1, 20 Sep 1, 20 Dec 1, 20 Mar 1, 21 Mar 1, 20 Jun 1, 20 Sep 1, 20 Dec 1, 20 Mar 1, 21

The lowest observed value was 156.7 on 7/4/2020. The lowest observed value was 0.77% on 9/21/2020.

Hospitalizations Deaths
7-day average of hospitalizations 7-day average of confirmed deaths
4,000.0
150.0
3,000.0

2,000.0 100.0

1,000.0 703.4 50.0

8.1
0.0 0.0
Apr 1, 20 Jul 1, 20 Oct 1, 20 Jan 1, 21 Apr 1, 21 Apr 1, 20 Jul 1, 20 Oct 1, 20 Jan 1, 21 Apr 1, 21

Date Filter The lowest observed value was 155.3 on 8/26/2020. The lowest observed value was 8.1 on 4/15/2021.
3/1/2020 to 4/15/2021 The lowest observed value is since tracking of the lowest value began on April 15, 2020. For details on the definitions of each indicator please see the corresponding tab for that
indicator. All data included in this dashboard are preliminary and subject to change. Data Sources: COVID-19 Data provided by the Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory
Sciences and the Registry of Vital Records and Statistics; Created by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences, Office of
Integrated Surveillance and Informatics Services.
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Navigation Cases Over Time Other Case Data Contact Tracing Clusters

COVID-19 Confirmed and Probable Cases New confirmed cases reported by county and date
Filter cases by date:
1/29/2020 to 4/15/2021 Select new or total cases Select date reported
New confirmed cases 4/16/2021

9,000
8,000
Confirmed Cases

7,000
6,000
5,000 Essex
Franklin
4,000
Middlesex
3,000 Berkshire Worcester Suffolk
Hampshire
2,000 Norfolk
1,000 Hampden
Plymouth

Bristol
Barnstable
Probable Cases

400

Dukes
200 Nantucket

7 431
0
Feb 1, 20 May 1, 20 Aug 1, 20 Nov 1, 20 Feb 1, 21 May 1, 21

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the Registry of Vital Records and Statistics; Created by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences, Office of Integrated
Surveillance and Informatics Services.
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Estimated Active Cases Incidence Rate Isolation and Quarantine

There are an estimated 35,100 The 14-day, statewide incidence rate is There are 35,786 Cases currently isolated.
currently active COVID-19 cases. 27.4 per 100,000 Massachusetts There are 11,834 Individuals currently under monitoring/
residents. quarantine.

Isolation of cases of COVID-19 Quarantine of close contacts

There were
Deaths Cases currently isolated Individuals currently under monitoring/ quarantine
624,666
17,082 35,786 11,834
confirmed cases
as of April 14,
2021, when this
data was last
updated.

Cases released from isolation Individuals who have completed monitoring

571,798 282,403

All data included in this dashboard are preliminary and subject to change. Data Sources: COVID-19 Data provided by the Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences and
the Registry of Vital Records and Statistics; Created by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences, Office of Integrated
Surveillance and Informatics Services.
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Filter by time period

CTC workforce
Cumulative The Cumulative time period includes data
Last two weeks from April 10, 2020 to April 10, 2021. The Community Tracing Collaborative currently has 1,105 workers
performing case investigation, contact tracing, and monitoring.

Cases outreach outcomes: Cumulative Contacts outreach outcomes: Cumulative

Deceased 11,437 Deceased 135

Isolation/Quarantine Isolation/Quarantine
326,734 193,258
Complete Complete
Lost to Follow Up 67,742 Lost to Follow Up 50,408

Monitoring and Support 28,665 Monitoring and Support 23,121

Never Reached 60,394 Never Reached 16,984

Not Yet Reached 27,405 Not Yet Reached 41,774

Other 20,871 Other 15,791

Total cases 543,248 Total contacts 341,471

0 250,000 500,000 0 100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000

83.8% of outreach to all cases (cumulative) is complete 82.8% of outreach to all contacts (cumulative) is complete

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the Registry of Vital Records and Statistics; Created by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences, Office of Integrated
Surveillance and Informatics Services. The COVID-19 Community Tracing Collaborative (CTC) began operation on April 10, 2020. Data on contact tracing and clusters reflect the
combined efforts of the Local Health Departments, Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) and the CTC since that date. Prior to April 10, 2020, all COVID-19 contact
tracing in Massachusetts was conducted by Local Health Departments.
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Current clusters of COVID-19 Click here to see number of cases and contacts
There are currently 17,939 total clusters of
Filter by exposure setting
COVID-19 involving 25,747 confirmed Scroll down to see additional data
All
cases and 1,649 close contacts.

There are 8,726 new clusters involving Number of total, new, and ongoing clusters by exposure setting
Confirmed cases and close contacts associated with new and ongoing clusters
22,889 confirmed cases and 1,140 close
Cases-New
Total clusters Cases-Ongoing Contacts-New Ongoing clusters
New clusters Contacts-Ongoing
contacts. New clusters are clusters where
the first case was identified during the past 24/7 Congregate
8 1 7509
four weeks, between March 14, 2021 and SettingsTotal 22,889 2,858 1,140
April 10, 2021.
24/7 Congregate
Child Care 244 99 1455
2 10 1
There are also 9,213 ongoing clusters Settings
involving 2,858 confirmed cases and 509 Colleges &
69 21 48
close contacts. Universities
Child Care 336 132 458 161

Corrections 12 0 12
Colleges & Universities 163 23 61 27
Closed clusters
Hospitals 14 4 10
There are 91,957 closed clusters and Corrections 0 14 0 1
319,844 closed cases. A cluster is closed
Household 17,052 8,427 8,625
when 28 days have passed since the last
confirmed case. Cases are considered Hospitals 11 33 3 0
closed if they occurred prior to the start of Industrial Settings 45 5 40
Household
the four-week period. K-12 Schools 21,649 2,054 0 0
49 22 27

20 63 15 43
All data included in this dashboard are preliminary and subject to change. Data Sources: COVID-19 Data provided by the Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences
149 45 104
Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Long Term Care Facility Data from the National Healthcare Safety Network. Only clusters consisting of two or more confirmed
Massachusetts cases with a common exposure have been included.
95
18 30 6 120 1230

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58 151 31 0 27 0

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Navigation Tests Reported Total Antigen Tests Turn Around Time Percent Positivity
There were 107,587 new COVID-19 There were 3,392 new antigen The current turn around The 7-day average of percent
molecular tests reported, bringing the tests reported today, bringing time for a molecular test is positivity is 2.28%.
cumulative total to 20,254,492 tests. the total to 698,079 antigen 1.25 days.
tests.

Click here to see graphs on the numbers of tests Number of antigen tests
Proportion of positive tests over time by age group

Percent positivity among Massachusetts residents

Number of molecular tests and the 7-day average
150,000 30.00%
6,000
7-day weighted average of positive test rate for all

30.00%

5,000
25.00% 20.00%
100,000 4,000
molecular tests

20.00%

10.00%
3,000
15.00%

50,000
2,000
10.00%
0.00%

5.00% 1,000 Apr 26, 20 Jul 19, 20 Oct 11, 20 Jan 3, 21 Mar 28, 21
2.28%
0-4 years 15-19 years 40-49 years 70-79 years
0
0.00% 0
5-9 years 20-29 years 50-59 years 80+ years
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Dec 1, 20 Mar 1, 21
Mar 1, 21 Mar 1, 20 Jun 1, 20 Sep 1, 20 Dec 1, 20 Mar 1, 21
10-14 years 30-39 years 60-69 years
3/1/2020 to 4/15/2021
All data included in this dashboard are preliminary and subject to change. Data Sources: COVID-19 Data provided by the Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences and
the Registry of Vital Records and Statistics; Created by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences, Office of Integrated
Surveillance and Informatics Services.
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Navigation Hospitalizations ICU & Intubated Patients Average Age of Patients

There are 699 patients There are 164 patients in Intensive The average age of patients who were
hospitalized for Care Units (ICU) and 98 patients hospitalized for COVID-19 was 59 years old.
COVID-19. are intubated.

Click here to see data on bed occupancy

Number of COVID-19 patients in the ICU and intubated

Filter hospitalizations by date 1000

Number of ICU patients

4/4/2020 to 4/15/2021

Number and 7-day average of COVID-19 patients in the hospital

4,000 500

3,000 0

800

Number of intubated patients

2,000 600

400
1,000
200

0 0
Apr 1, 20 Jul 1, 20 Oct 1, 20 Jan 1, 21 Apr 1, 21 Apr 1, 20 Jul 1, 20 Oct 1, 20 Jan 1, 21 Apr 1, 21

For purposes of this reporting, “confirmed” are cases with a PCR test. All data included in this dashboard are preliminary and subject to change. Created by the Massachusetts
Department of Public Health, Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences, Office of Integrated Surveillance and Informatics Services.
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Navigation Confirmed Deaths Probable Deaths As of today, these are the number of MA residents who have
died who had preexisting conditions or who were hospitalized.
There were 13 new, confirmed There were 0 new, probable deaths
deaths reported. There have been reported. There have been 345 The person hospitalized 9,567
17,100 confirmed deaths in total. probable deaths in total. who died
not hospitalized 2,216
was...
unknown if hospitalized 5,644
Click here to see data on the average age of patients The person had a preexisting condition 9,511
who died...
did not have a preexisting condition 149
Number of COVID-19 confirmed deaths, probable COVID-19 deaths, and unknown if had a preexisting condition 7,767
7-day average of confirmed deaths
200
Number of confirmed

New confirmed and probable deaths reported by county

150
Select new or total deaths Select date filter
deaths

New confirmed and probable deaths 4/16/2021

100

50

0 Essex
Franklin
10 Middlesex
Number of probable

Berkshire Suffolk
Hampshire Worcester
Norfolk
Hampden
deaths

5 Plymouth

Bristol Barnstable
0 4
0
Dukes and Nantucket
Date Filter Mar 1, 20 Jun 1, 20 Sep 1, 20 Dec 1, 20 Mar 1, 21
3/10/2020 to 4/15/2021
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the Registry of Vital Records and Statistics; Created by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences, Office of Integrated
Surveillance and Informatics Services.
As of toda
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Navigation Higher Education Percent positivity for all of Massachusetts, for MA without higher education institutions,
and for higher education institutions on their own
Cases and testing associated with testing at higher
education institutions
8.0%
In the last week, there were 626 new case(s)
associated with higher education testing. This brings 6.0%
the total to 16,657 confirmed cases associated with 3.92%
higher education testing. 4.0%
2.28%
In the last week, there were 271,465 new tests 2.0%
associated with higher education testing. This brings 0.22%
0.0%
the total to 6,652,582 tests associated with higher
Sep 1, 20 Oct 1, 20 Nov 1, 20 Dec 1, 20 Jan 1, 21 Feb 1, 21 Mar 1, 21 Apr 1, 21
education testing.

Long-term Care Facilities Number of confirmed cases and molecular tests associated with higher education
There have been 35,050 cases of COVID-19 among testing
residents and healthcare workers of long-term care
60,000

New confirmed New molecular

facilities.There are 424 long-term care facilities

tests-Higher
education
reporting at least one probable or one confirmed 40,000
COVID-19 case. 20,000
0
Deaths in long-term care facilities are no longer being
200

cases-Higher
reported on the daily dashboard but are available in the

education
Chapter 93 data. Data are reported according to federal
CMS and CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network 100
criteria. These criteria were developed specifically for use
0
Date Filter in LCTF and are more specific than the national
surveillance criteria shown previously. Sep 1, 20 Nov 1, 20 Jan 1, 21 Mar 1, 21
8/15/2020 to 4/15/20..
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the Registry of Vital Records and Statistics; Created by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences, Office of Integrated
Surveillance and Informatics Services.
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Massachusetts Department of Public Health | COVID-19 Dashboard from the two week period March 28, 2021 to
Data by Patient Age, Sex, Race, and Hispanic Ethnicity April 10, 2021.
*These data are updated once per week.

Navigation Confirmed and probable cases, hospitalizations, and deaths (select below) by...
Age groups Race and Hispanic ethnicity Sex
Case rate per 100,000 during the last Case rate (cumulative) per 100,000 Case rate per 100,000 during the last

Asian, non-Hispanic 3,841.3 437.9

659.4
645.8
700 415.3
Black or African American, 400
7,777.9

548.9
600 non-Hispanic
501.7
Hispanic 16,494.6

434.3
500 300
427.1

377.7
White, non-Hispanic 5,128.7
359

400
200

251.1
300 Other race, non-Hispanic *

200 American Indian/Alaskan 100

4,878.1
115.6
103.9
Native, non-Hispanic

100 Native Hawaiian/ Pacific

6,382.3 * *
Islander, non-Hispanic 0
0

Unknown sex
Female

Male

Transgender
Unknown, missing, or
0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-29
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40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80+
Unknown
*
refused

0 10,000 20,000

*Cells with fewer than 5 observations have been suppressed. Groups without population estimates, such as other/ unknown, will not have rates listed. All data included in this
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4/14/2021 Records and Statistics; Created by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences, Office of Integrated Surveillance and
Informatics Services. MDPH calculates rates per 100,000 population using denominators estimated by the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute using a modified
Hamilton-Perry model (Strate S, et al. Small Area Population Estimates for 2011 through 2020, report, Oct 2016.)
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Percent positivity Testing rate

Percent positivity, statewide 14-day Testing rate, statewide 14-day average View this data as a Bar Chart
average: 2.48% 17,507.6 per 100,000 MA residents
0.00 33.33 1,206.4 103,573.5

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Select an Indicator: Select Counties: Select Date: 2.8 57.3

14-day Average Daily Incidence Rate Barnstable 4/15/2021

Barnstable 38.4
Bourne 23.8 Provincetown
Brewster 30.2 Truro

Chatham 19.6
Dennis 57.3
Eastham 21.7 Wellfleet

Falmouth 25
Harwich 29.5 Eastham

Mashpee 28
Brewster
Orleans 7.6 Sandwich
Provincetown 2.8 Bourne Dennis
Sandwich 28.5 Barnstable Chatham
Truro 18.1 Mashpee
Wellfleet 5.2
Falmouth
Yarmouth 37.1
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Sciences, Office of Integrated Surveillance and Informatics Services. MDPH calculates rates per 100,000 population using denominators estimated by the University of
Massachusetts Donahue Institute using a modified Hamilton-Perry model (Strate S, et al. Small Area Population Estimates for 2011 through 2020, report, Oct 2016.) Please note:
Data for these tables are based on information available in the MDPH surveillance database at a single point in time. Case counts for specific cities and towns change throughout the
day as data cleaning occurs (removal of duplicate reports within the system) and new demographic information (assigning cases to their city or town of residence) is obtained. Testing
rates are calculated from the number of tests conducted in the geographic area divided by the population denominator (the number of people living in that geographic area). Rates a..
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Select an Indicator Select Date 13.6 69.2

14-day Average Daily Incidence Rate 4/15/2021

All of Massachusetts 27.4

Barnstable County 30.8
Berkshire County 26.3
Essex
Bristol County 31.3 Franklin
Dukes and Nantucket Counties 69.2 Middlesex
Essex County 29.5 Worcester Suffolk
Hampshire
Franklin County 13.6 Berkshire
Norfolk Plymouth
Hampden County 37.4 Hampden
Hampshire County 16
Middlesex County 25.5 Bristol
Norfolk County 21
Plymouth County 27.1
Suffolk County 32.7 Barnstable
Unknown County *
Worcester County 22.5 Dukes and Nantucket
0 20 40 60 80

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Sciences, Office of Integrated Surveillance and Informatics Services. MDPH calculates rates per 100,000 population using denominators estimated by the University of
Massachusetts Donahue Institute using a modified Hamilton-Perry model (Strate S, et al. Small Area Population Estimates for 2011 through 2020, report, Oct 2016.) Please note:
Data for these tables are based on information available in the MDPH surveillance database at a single point in time. Case counts for specific cities and towns change throughout the
day as data cleaning occurs (removal of duplicate reports within the system) and new demographic information (assigning cases to their city or town of residence) is obtained. Testing
rates are calculated from the number of tests conducted in the geographic area divided by the population denominator (the number of people living in that geographic area). Rates a..
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Navigation Testing Data Data by City and Town Data by County Weekly Status Map

This map was last updated on April 15, 2021 and reflects data
Town population less than
from the two week period March 28, 2021 to April 10, 2021.
10,000 residents
Grey: 10 or fewer cases
Green: 11 to 15 cases
Yellow: 16 to 25 cases
Red: More than 25 cases
Town population 10,000 to
50,000 residents
Grey: 10 or fewer cases
Green: Daily average cases
less than 10 per 100,000 town
residents AND more than 10
cases
Yellow: Daily average cases
of 10 or more per 100,000
town residents OR percent
positvity 5% or higher
Red: Daily average cases of
10 or more per 100,000 town
residents AND percent
positivity 5% or higher
Town population greater than
50,000 residents
Grey: 15 or fewer cases
Green: Daily average cases
less than 10.0 per 100,000
town residents AND greater
than 15 cases
Yellow: daily average caes of
10.0 or more per 100,000
town residents OR percent
positivity 4.0% or higher
Red: Daily average cases of
10.0 or more per 100,000
town residents AND percent
positvity 4.0% or higher
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towns with that status
Red
Yellow
Green
Town's weekly status is calculated
Grey
using data from the last, complete two
week period. A week is defined as
Sunday to Saturday in this analysis.
The two week period used in this
Filter by county
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the Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences and the Registry of Vital Records and Statistics; Created by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of
Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences, Office of Integrated Surveillance and Informatics Services. MDPH calculates rates per 100,000 population using denominators estimated
by the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute using a modified Hamilton-Perry model (Strate S, et al. Small Area Population Estimates for 2011 through 2020, report, Oct
2016.) Please note: Data for these tables are based on information available in the MDPH surveillance database at a single point in time. Case counts for specific cities and towns
change throughout the day as data cleaning occurs (removal of duplicate reports within the system) and new demographic information (assigning cases to their city or town of
residence) is obtained. Testing rates are calculated from the number of tests conducted in the geographic area divided by the population denominator (the number of people living in
that geographic area). Rates are used to compare data between geographic areas that have different population sizes.
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Navigation Definitions
To access past COVID-19 reports, please visit the Archive of COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts:
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/archive-of-covid-19-cases-in-massachusetts
A person is counted as a confirmed case of COVID-19 when they have their first positive molecular test. They might have multiple tests but are only counted
once.
CDC COVID Data Tracker (maps, charts, vaccine distribution information and data provided by the CDC):
https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#cases_casesper100klast7days
An incidence rate is the number of new cases divided by the number of people living in the geographic area. MDPH calculates rates per 100,000 population
using denominators estimated by the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute using a modified Hamilton-Perry model (Strate S, et al. Small Area
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) 2020 Interim Case Definition:
Population Estimates for 2011 through 2020, report, Oct 2016.) Rates are used to compare data between geographic areas that have different population
https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.cste.org/resource/resmgr/ps/positionstatement2020/Interim-20-ID-02_COVID-19.pdf
sizes.
Department of Corrections (DOC) data as required by Chapter 93 of the Acts of 2020, previously found on this page, are available at
COVID-19 Molecular Test: The most common kind of molecular test is a PCR test. This diagnostic test identifies the presence of virus’s genetic material.
https://www.mass.gov/guides/doc-coronavirus-information-guide and on the dashboard website:
These tests are very accurate and a positive result means someone has a current COVID-19 infection.
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-response-reporting under “Additional COVID-19 data.”
Total Tests: This represents the total number of laboratory tests done and includes people who have had multiple tests.
Direct links to the DOC information found on those pages include:
- Inmate data - https://www.mass.gov/info-details/doc-covid-19-inmate-dashboard
Percent positivity: Percent positivity is calculated using molecular tests only. Percent positivity is calculated by dividing the number of positive tests by the
- Staff data - https://www.mass.gov/lists/doc-covid-19-staff-testing-reports
total number of tests during the time period.
- Inmate Housing Reports - https://www.mass.gov/lists/doc-covid-19-institution-cell-housing-reports
Hospitalization data includes confirmed cases of COVID-19 in acute care hospitals and alternate care sites (added as of December 6, 2020). Hospitalization
data are provided by the MDPH survey of hospitals (hospital survey data are self-reported).

A confirmed death is a person who died of COVID-19. They had been tested and diagnosed with COVID-19 before they died or were tested after they died,
and the result was positive.

A probable death is a death that is suspect to be COVID-19 related but is not confirmed. Probable deaths have a clinical presentation consistent with a
COVID-19 death, but were not tested and therefore not diagnosed with COVID-19. The number of probable deaths can fluctuate from day to day; some
individuals will have subsequent molecular tests that move them into the confirmed death counts.

The "two week period" or "last two weeks" refers to the most recent two complete weeks. Weeks are defined as Sunday to Saturday.

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All data included in this dashboard are preliminary and subject to change. Data Sources: COVID-19 Data provided by the Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences and the Registry of
Vital Records and Statistics; Created by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences, Office of Integrated Surveillance and Informatics
Services.