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Coronavirus In Malden: Cases Above 400
The city has reported four deaths from the virus.
MALDEN, MA — The number of coronavirus cases in Malden is nearing 500. As of Sunday, April 19, the most recent day for which data is available, there were 479 positive cases of the virus. Four deaths have been attributed to the virus in Malden.
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.
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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, city 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.
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