Malden Coronavirus Cases Rise Above 800

MALDEN, MA — The number of coronavirus cases in Malden has risen above 800, according to the latest numbers from the city. As of Monday, May 4, the case count in Malden stood at 868.

Cambridge Health Alliance opened a coronavirus testing center at the CHA Malden Care Center last Wednesday. Malden and Everett residents ages 8 and older may get tested for the coronavirus, regardless of insurance or immigration status.

Street sweeping started May 1, and residents are encouraged to adhere to the parking regulations in place under the normal sweeping schedule. However, due to the coronavirus crisis, the city will not fine vehicles parked in violation of the order while the governor's stay-at-home advisory is in place.

If you are uncertain of what your street’s sweeping schedule is, please look for the street sign nearest to the location where you park or visit our website at www.cityofmalden.org/streetsweeping.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases across Massachusetts saw its smallest day-to-day increase in nearly a month as the positive test rate continued to decline.

State health officials said there were 1,000 new cases, the lowest number since April 5 and 824 fewer than were reported Sunday. There were 9,622 test performed, meaning the positive test rate dipped to 10.3 percent; that's the lowest since late March. There have now been 69,087 positive tests.

There were 86 new deaths reported, a day after 157 were reported. The total fatalities is now at 4,090, more than half of which have occurred at long-term care facilities.