1,488 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Massachusetts, 23 additional deaths - WCVB Boston

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported an additional 1,488 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the statewide total to 153,229.

As of Thursday, 571 patients either confirmed to have or suspected of having the coronavirus were hospitalized in Massachusetts, of which 106 were reported to be in an intensive care unit.

This week, the DPH identified 121 Massachusetts communities that are currently at high risk of the coronavirus.