Coronavirus-Related Deaths Rise Above 100 In Newton

NEWTON, MA —The number of Newton residents who have died after contracting the coronavirus is rose above 100, as of Wednesday, according to Newton data.

The number of Newton residents who have tested positive for the virus rose to 710 people, as of May 19, six more than the day before.

Of the 710 people who tested positive about 44 percent are residents of Newton nursing homes and assisted living facilities, according to the mayor. Of those who have died, approximately 79 percent are age 80 and older, she said.

Some 59 percent of those who have tested positive in Newton are women, according to Newton's data.

The symptom onset graph is updated and shows Newton’s 710 cases by symptom onset date or by test date if symptom onset date is unavailable.

"The data shown in the graph is encouraging," said Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller in a statement.

Meanwhile Wednesday across the state some 88,970 people have tested positive for the virus. And the number of those who died rose to 6,066.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has revised its format for reporting statewide COVID-19 data. It now includes the Data Dashboard with metrics that are being used to inform reopening decision-making.

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