Coronavirus Clusters Likely A Contributing Factor To Cases Creeping Up

BOSTON — After five consecutive days with coronavirus numbers around 300 cases, the percent of positive tests went above two percent over the weekend – breaking the threshold for the first time since mid-June.

The milestone leaving some to wonder whether the state should scale back its reopening. But Health and Human Services Secretary MaryLou Sudders said the state’s move into phase 3 didn’t drive that trend.

“We’re seeing the number of cases increase as well as our positive testing. And we’ve seen a number of clusters over the past few weeks,” Sudders said Friday.

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