Andover Coronavirus Update: 34 Confirmed Cases, 19 Recovered

ANDOVER, MA — According to town officials, Andover has seen 34 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus as of Friday afternoon. Of the total number, 15 cases are people who have recovered.

All 34 people are currently still in isolation, a town statement said, and close contacts are also receiving support. Because of privacy requirements, no other information will be shared with the public about cases.

"It should be expected that the actual number of ill persons is more than what is reported, as there are ill people who have not been tested," the Town of Andover's statement said. "Continued social distancing will assist the EMS and medical communities as they respond to our residents with the most severe symptoms."

As of Friday, there are 10,402 cases across Massachusetts and a total of 192 deaths. According to the Centers for Disease Prevents, the U.S. has 239,279 confirmed cases of the coronavirus.

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