Massachusetts reports 8,616 new COVID cases, 7-day susceptibility falls below 10% – CBS Boston

BOSTON (CBS) – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 8,616 new confirmed COVID cases on Thursday. There were also 84 other deaths reported.

As of Thursday, the seven-day weighted average positivity rate in Massachusetts fell to 9.48%, marking the first time since December 25 that the positivity rate has fallen below 10%.

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Health officials say the total number of confirmed cases in the state is now 1,466,315. The total number of confirmed deaths in the state is now 21,271.

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A total of 117,902 new tests were reported.

There are 2,521 people currently in hospital with COVID. Of those hospitalized, about 51% were reported to have “accidental” COVID cases.

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There are also 396 patients currently in intensive care.