Health & Fitness
North Andover Reports New High Of 189 Coronavirus Cases
Active cases nearly doubled over the last week, after falling below 100 on Nov. 30.
NORTH ANDOVER, MA — North Andover reported 189 active coronavirus cases Monday, the town's highest confirmed caseload on record.
The town had reported a decline in late November, dropping below 100 on Nov. 30, but that trend reversed itself and cases nearly doubled over the first week of December. Prior to the current high, the town's peak case count was 126 cases in June.
Just three of the town's current cases are related to Merrimack College.
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"The trajectory of positive cases in the community is concerning, and we currently have the highest number of active cases that we have ever seen," Town Manager Melissa Rodrigues said in an update. "We urge residents to remain vigilant. Please continue to wear masks, avoid gatherings with people outside of your household and practice social distancing."
The recent outbreak brought the town to 1143 cumulative cases, with 907 recoveries and 47 deaths.
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Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.
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