Medford's Positive Coronavirus Test Rate Dropped Over 2 Weeks

MEDFORD, MA — Data released by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Wednesday showed the coronavirus case count dropped in Medford over the last two weeks. The data showed the positive case count during that time increased in 90, or 25.7 percent, of the 351 Massachusetts communities, while it declined in 120 communities, or 34.3 percent.

Medford was among those 120 cities and towns, seeing 19 cases over the past 14 days. Its percent positive over that period was 1.65 percent, dropping from 2.42 percent earlier this month.

Health officials say positive test results need to stay below 5 percent for two weeks or longer and, preferably, be closer to 2 percent, for states to safely ease up social distancing restrictions. Eight towns had positive test rates at or above 5 percent and 55 had positive rates between 2 and 5 percent.

There were 1,700 tests conducted in Medford over the last two weeks, 28 of which came back positive. The city's case count since the start of the pandemic is 1,059.

There are two options available for Medford residents who wish to be tested for COVID-19:

Option 1: Cambridge Health Alliance, 113 Middlesex Ave., Somerville (Assembly Square. Adjacent to former Kmart)

Medford residents ages 8 and older can be tested for Covid-19, regardless of symptoms at the Somerville CHA site. Appointments are required and can be made by calling: 617-665-2928

Option 2: PhysicianOne Urgent Care: 4100 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford

Appointments are required for the drive up testing and can be made by calling: 1-855-349-2828

Please inquire as to what types of insurance and self-pay plans are accepted, and check with your insurance company before inquiring about testing.

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