Coronavirus In Arlington: 73 Cases At Senior Care Homes

ARLINGTON, MA — Testing at two local senior care facilities has revealed more than 70 cases of the coronavirus, according to the latest figures from the town. With the help of the National Guard, testing showed 23 positive cases at Sunrise Assisted Living and 50 at the Park Avenue Health Center.

There are 174 confirmed cases of the virus in Arlington. The town updated its reporting over the weekend to include number of deaths. As of Monday, the death toll in Arlington stood at 13.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 1,566 new cases of the virus Monday, bringing the statewide case count to 39,643. The number of Massachusetts residents who have died from the virus rose to 1,809.

There are 9,253 cases in Middlesex County. Some 402 people across the county have died due to complications from the virus.

A state of emergency remains in effect until at least May 4. With Massachusetts being among the states with the highest number of cases, it's not clear whether that will be extended.

Echoing health experts, town officials ask residents to continue to stay home as much as possible and to wear masks or cloth coverings when going out for essential items.