THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 22, 2020 Page 5 COVID-19: How Malden compares to neighboring communities O ver the past week, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malden increased from 986 to 1,053 cases – a seven percent increase, according to the latest weekly city/town cases available Wednesday. People are able to compare the number of COVID-19 cases confirmed in Malden to cases in neighboring cities and towns as well as communities of similar size by going to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) website at https://www.mass. gov/info-details/covid-19-response-reporting, then click on COVID-19 cases by city/ town. Here’s how nine other area communities compare to Malden: Lynn: 3,117 cases, 3,089.10 per 100,000. Revere: 1,506 cases, 2,472.24 per 100,000. Everett: 1,474 cases, 3,036.90 per 100,000. Malden: 1,053 cases, 1,455.27 per 100,000. Peabody: 877 cases, 1,572.65 per 100,000. Saugus: 480 cases, 1,688.63 per 100,000. Wakefield: 286 cases, 1,059.07 per 100,000. Melrose: 216 cases, 746.83 per 100,000. Reading: 270 cases, 982.39 per 100,000. Lynnfield: 87 cases, 746.84 per 100,000. Statewide totals: 88,970 cases, 1,277.06 per 100,000. (Data compiled by DPH and made public as of May 20, 2020, count and rate [per 100,000] of confirmed COVID-10 cases in Massachusetts by city/town, January 1, 2020–May 20, 2020.) On its website, the DPH noted that the rate specifying the number of cases per 100,000 “provides a standardized way to compare the burden of disease in cities and towns regardless of the size of their population.” The DPH stressed “these are reported cases only.” 405 Pearl St., Malden, MA 02148 It’s time to get back to the things you love. At Agility Orthopedics our commitment to keep you moving is more than just three words, it’s a promise to help you experience life in the ways that matter most to you. Appointments for the following services are now available at our Malden location: • Joint Replacement • Sports Medicine • Hand Surgery • Shoulder Surgery • Pain Management • Regenerative Medicine: PRP/Stem Cell Schedule an appointment at our Malden location (781) 279-7040 • agilitydoctor.com We’re Keeping You Moving in Stoneham and now Malden
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