MA Coronavirus: 12,500 Test Positive, 231 Have Died

MASSACHUSETTS — The Department of Public Health announced 764 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total to 12,500 Sunday. Officials said 15 new deaths were reported, making the death count 231.

The rise in numbers Sunday comes as the number of veterans at two state-run Soldiers' homes rose and a third inmate at a Massachusetts prison facility died. Also Sunday, Gov. Charlie Baker announced the opening of a drive-thru testing Center for first responders at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.

In Boston, it was the largest single-day increase in cases, with the mayor issuing a curfew and more strict rules around the health crisis, saying it marked the beginning of a surge period.

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