Mass. reports 2,292 new COVID-19 cases, 21 new deaths

The state also reported 755 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Here's the data reported Wednesday, April 7, 2021.

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John Waller, News Editor

April 7, 2021

Newly reported cases: 2,292

Total confirmed cases: 611,825

Estimated active cases: 35,075

Newly reported deaths: 21

Total confirmed deaths: 17,014

Newly reported tests: 118,123

Total tests: 19,431,439

Percent positivity (seven-day average): 2.46%

Hospitalized patients: 755

ICU patients: 179

Intubated patients: 105

Average age of hospitalized patients: 61

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

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