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Coronavirus In Reading: Number Of Cases Above 100

Here is the latest on the coronavirus in Reading.

The number of coronavirus cases in Reading has surpassed 100.
The number of coronavirus cases in Reading has surpassed 100. (Rachel Nunes/Patch Staff)

READING, MA — The number of people who have tested positive for the coronavirus is now above 100. As of Monday night, the case count stood at 130, according to the latest numbers from the town. Of those, 96 are active cases.

The Red Cross will hold a blood drive at the Reading Masonic Hall, 110 Haven St., on April 29 and May 27.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 1,566 new cases of the virus Monday, bringing the statewide case count to 39,643. The number of Massachusetts residents who have died from the virus rose to 1,809.

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There are 9,253 cases in Middlesex County. Some 402 people across the county have died due to complications from the virus.

A state of emergency remains in effect until at least May 4. With Massachusetts being among the states with the highest number of cases, it's not clear whether that will be extended.

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Echoing health experts, town officials ask residents to continue to stay home as much as possible and to wear masks or cloth coverings when going out for essential items.

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