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Holliston's COVID-19 Positivity Rating Falls To 8.06%

This week, the town reported a two-week case count of 34. There were 37 positive tests reported.

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HOLLISTON, MA - Holliston's positive COVID-19 test rate is now at 8.068%, a decrease over the previous week, according to the latest municipal-level data released by the Department of Public Health Thursday.

This week, Holliston reported a two-week case count of 34. The total positive test number reported was 37.

The average daily case rate was 16.2, and there were 459 tests administered in the last two weeks.

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On Thursday, the state Department of Public Health reported increases in cases in 150 cities and towns. There were 6.7 deaths per day over the last week, up from 5.6 per day a week ago.

The latest state vaccine report showed the number of fully vaccinated residents rose to more than 5.42 million. Booster doses were given to about 3.15 million residents.

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The state releases town-by-town testing data every Thursday, including the number of people tested, the testing rate, the positive test rate, cases and infection rates.

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