Mass. reports 2,546 new COVID-19 cases, 46 new deaths

The state also reported 1,676 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Here's the data reported Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021.

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Rami Abou-Sabe, Night Editor

January 31, 2021

Newly reported cases: 2,546

Total confirmed cases: 498,145

Estimated active cases: 71,948

Newly reported deaths: 46

Total confirmed deaths: 14,287

Newly reported tests: 93,918

Total tests: 13,632,898

Percent positivity (seven-day average): 3.61%

Hospitalized patients: 1,676

ICU patients: 371

Intubated patients: 231

Average age of hospitalized patients: 70 years old.

View an interactive version of the state’s dashboard here.

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