Medford Coronavirus: Over 200 Cases Confirmed

MEDFORD, MA — The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Medford has surpassed 200, according to the latest numbers from the city. As of Thursday, April 9, there are 208 people who have tested positive for the virus.

At least five residents have died as a result of the coronavirus, officials said Wednesday. This was the first week deaths were reported in Medford.

Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn urged residents to continue to stay home as Massachusetts prepares for an expected surge of cases over the next two weeks. She said Wednesday she does not plan to institute a curfew but is "prepared to do whatever it takes to keep our community as safe as possible and will keep all options on the table."

On Tuesday, the city extended the deadline for tax bills, applications for exemptions and excise tax bills to June 1. It also waived interest payments and other penalties on a late payment of any excise, tax, betterment assessment or apportionment, water rate, annual sewer use, or other charge due on or after March 10, provided payment is made before June 30.

Essential services such as water, trash collection or electricity may not be terminated due to a resident's failure to pay if nonpayment resulted from a "demonstrated inability to pay" due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Previous updates on the coronavirus in Medford:

Coronavirus: PhysicianOne Drive-Up Testing Returns To Medford

Boston Sports Clubs Freezing Memberships After Backlash

Medford Sees At Least 5 Coronavirus-Related Deaths

Medford Schools Open Online Kindergarten Registration

Boston Sports Clubs Sued For Collecting Fees During Shutdown

Tufts Opens Residence Halls To Medical Staff, Recovering Patients

Mayor Starts #StayHomeFor Challenge