BOSTON (AP) — The number of COVID-19 cases continues to soar in Massachusetts.
On Wednesday, the state reported that the number of newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 jumped by more than 4,600. That’s a one-day record for Massachusetts.
The number of coronavirus deaths rose by 46.
Full breakdown of today’s COVID-19 data (Mass.gov) »
The increase comes as public health officials plan to open another facility to house residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 and need a safe space to recover.
The state maintained a facility in Everett through the summer.
Another site was opened in Taunton last week and a third will open next week in Pittsfield.
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