Massachusetts Coronavirus: 8,279 deaths, 107,897 total confirmed cases

BOSTON (WWLP) – State public health officials on Friday reported 214 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts, bringing the total number of confirmed cases statewide to 107,897.

According to the Department of Public Health, 13,104 new tests were performed with a total of 1,092,392 individuals who have been tested by molecular tests.

A total of 857 new individuals have been tested positive by antibody tests with 89,569 total tests reported.

There are also 14 new deaths reported for a total of 8,279 confirmed cases.

Confirmed COVID-19 Cases:

New Cases: 214
Total Cases: 107,897
New Deaths: 14
Total Deaths: 8,279

Probable COVID-19 Cases:

Probable cases are individuals who have not been tested by the standard viral (molecular) test. They have either 1) had a positive antibody test and either had COVID symptoms or were likely to be exposed to a positive case or 2) did not have an antibody test but had COVID symptoms and were known to be exposed to a positive case.
Probable cases also include individuals whose death certificate listed COVID-19 as a cause of death but who were not tested.

New Cases: 124
Total Cases: 7,088
New Deaths: 0
Total Deaths: 219

The report issued includes six public health indicators. Before and during reopening, these metrics must continue to show progress.

COVID-19 positive test rate: Positive trend
Number of individuals who died from COVID-19: In progress
Number of patients with COVID-19 in hospitals: Positive trend
Healthcare system readiness: In progress
Testing capacity: Positive trend
Contract tracing capabilities: In progress

Every Wednesday, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health releases new numbers of coronavirus cases in every city and town. Here is the full list of cases in every city/town in Massachusetts as of July 22.