Latest Arlington Coronavirus Updates

ARLINGTON, MA — The number of positive cases of the coronavirus in Arlington stood at 42 as of Monday, April 6. The town saw two deaths from the virus last week.

Arlington is asking residents to take a survey to guide its upcoming community building activities during the shutdown. The survey asks what you've been doing to maintain community connection since the crisis began and what you need going forward.

Responses will help the town develop activities like 6 Feet at 6 p.m., identify broad community needs, and where possible, connect residents to available resources. Share your thoughts here.

State officials announced an increase of 1,337 cases between Sunday and Monday, for a total of 13,837. There were 29 new coronavirus deaths statewide, bringing the total to 260.

The increases reflect both community transmission and more testing. There were 4,492 new tests conducted, bringing the total to 76,429.