Health & Fitness
COVID Levels In Massachusetts Now More Than Twice The National Average
State wastewater data shows the levels in Massachusetts are more than twice the national average.
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August 2, 2024
BOSTON - COVID numbers are rising again in Massachusetts, with the number of cases climbing at a high rate.
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State wastewater data shows the levels in Massachusetts are more than twice the national average. That's based on testing done at the end of July. National numbers are also higher than normal.
Massachusetts is among the 19 states in the CDC's "very high" range. The rest of New England is also in that range. Emergency room visits are at their highest rates since February.
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