Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 The Coronavirus Count State reports 83 new confi rmed Everett COVID-19 cases; city remains at “high-risk” for COVID-19 with state’s 8th highest rate over last 14 days E verett had the eighth highest average daily incidence of COVID-19 cases among Massachusetts communities over a recent two-week period, according to statistics released on Wednesday (Oct. 7) by the state Department of Public Health (DPH). The city had a daily incidence rate of 19.3 new cases per 100,000 over the period of Sept. 20 through Oct. 3. Only Middleton (58.1), Lawrence (35.2), North Andover (34.5), Nantucket (23.3), Chelsea (22.4), Sunderland (20.7) and Haverhill (20.0) had higher rates over that time span. This marked the ninth consecutive week that Everett has been among a group of communities marked in red on a state map – the designation for a high-risk community for having a daily rate of 8 or more cases per 100,000 over the most recent 14-day reporting period. Meanwhile, the state reported 83 new cases of COVID-19 in Everett over the past week, raising the total to 2,364 confi rmed cases. The most recent statistics showed 29,392 city residents have been tested for the virus so far – including 4,251 over the past 14 days. Of those tested, there were 159 confi rmed cases of the virus for a positivity rate of 3.74 percent during that time. That is more than three times the average state positivity rate of 1.04 percent. Last week’s positivity rate was 2.98 percent, which was more than three times the average state positivity rate of .87 percent. People can compare the number of COVID-19 cases confirmed in Everett to the cases in neighboring cities and towns as well as communities of similar size by going to the DPH website at https:// www.mass.gov/info-details/ covid-19-response-reporting – click on COVID-19 cases by city/town. Here’s how nine area communities compare to Everett – and the statewide totals: Lynn: 4,950 cases, 194 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 3.01 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 9.8, 24th highest in the state. Revere: 2,741 cases, 196 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 3.48 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 17.8, ninth highest in the state. Everett: 2,364 cases, 159 toWhy Endure Back Pain? Relief can change your life... Introducing Agility Orthopedics’ Newest Physician J. ANDREW YOUNGHEIN, MD Orthopedic Spine Surgeon “Muscular and nerve pain, disease and injury associated with the spine can affect your entire body not to mention your quality of life. By understanding the cause of your symptoms, we your health and goals.” Fellowship Brown University, Alpert School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery – Spine Surgery Residency in Orthopedic Surgery Medical Degree Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana Conditions Treated: • Back and Neck Pain • Spinal Stenosis • Sciatica • Myelopathy • Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) • and more... Agility Orthopedics Schedule your appointment with Dr. Younghein 92 Montvale Ave., Suite 1400, Stoneham, MA • (781) 279-7040 • agilitydoctor.com For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net tal positive tests in the last 14 days, 3.74 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 19.3, eighth highest in the state. Malden: 1,597 cases, 107 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.86 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 10.4, 20th highest in the state. Peabody: 1,224 cases, 52 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.43 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 in the last 14 days – 5.5. Saugus: 734 cases, 45 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.83 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 7.5, 46th highest in the state. Wakefi eld: 371 cases, 15 total positive tests in the last 14 days, .70 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 3.4. Melrose: 342 cases, 20 positive tests in the last 14 days, .65 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 4.7. Reading: 349 cases, 14 positive tests in the last 14 days, .75 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 3.1. Lynnfield: 147 cases, 14 positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.37 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 7.4. Statewide totals: 133,868 cases, 8,471 positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.04 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 7.3. (Data compiled by DPH and made public as of Oct. 7, 2020.)
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