Health & Fitness

Needham Coronavirus Cases Remained Level Last Week

The town reported 75 cases in last week's report, and 76 cases the week before.

The percent positivity decreased slightly from 1.49 percent to 1.4 percent.
The percent positivity decreased slightly from 1.49 percent to 1.4 percent. (Shutterstock)

NEEDHAM, MA — Needham reported 75 cases of coronavirus in the two weeks leading up to April 3, placing it in the "yellow" zone.

The average daily incidence rate stayed the same, around 18. The percent positivity decreased slightly from 1.49 percent to 1.4 percent. Roughly 30 percent of Needham residents have received both doses of the vaccine, and another 20 percent have received just one dose.

Massachusetts reported 1,938 cases over the past two weeks, with a daily incidence rate of 28.1 and a percent positivity of 2.29 percent.

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