Mass. reports 1,938 new COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths

The state also reported 735 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Here's the data reported Thursday, April 8, 2021.

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John Waller, News Editor

April 8, 2021

Newly reported cases: 1,938

Total confirmed cases: 613,763

Estimated active cases: 35,075

Newly reported deaths: 8

Total confirmed deaths: 17,022

Newly reported tests: 112,416

Total tests: 19,543,855

Percent positivity (seven-day average): 2.29%

Hospitalized patients: 735

ICU patients: 176

Intubated patients: 95

Average age of hospitalized patients: 61

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

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