Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 21, 2022 Advertise in The Advocate 617-387-2200 Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY Call for a Quote 617-387-7466 Or email Rocco@sabatino-ins.com We cover: * Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available COVID-19 cases in Malden and local schools declining, positivity rate lower than in surrounding communities New COVID-19 cases continue overall trend of dropping in Mass., state health officials report this week Testing rates show that Malden residents have a lower positive rate for COVID-19 cases than residents in other surrounding communities – and far below the state average. (Courtesy Photo) http://www.sabatino-ins.com SABATINO 564 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-7466 Hours of Operation are: Mondays - Fridays 9am to 5pm Saturdays by appointment only T By Steve Freker he number of new cases of the COVID-19 virus is declining in Malden and across the state, and the testing positivity rate is lower here than in surrounding communities and schools, according to statistics available locally and reported by state officials on Wednesday. All of this is a factor in the overall fading of the highly contagious omicron variant of the virus, according to online reports. Wednesday’s state numbers represented a large drop from the number of Coronavirus infections just one week ago. The state Department of Health (DPH) reported 14,647 cases this week, 34% fewer than the 22,184 reported last Wednesday, January 12. This week’s report also showed a continuing trend of a steep drop from the record number of cases reported on January 5. Two weeks ago, 27,612 new cases were reported, so Wednesday’s new count was a full 53% lower in numbers. Statewide testing positivity percentages also slid dramatically from last week to this week, showing 13.7% positive cases overall, down over 40% from last week’s positivity rate of 23%. Two weeks ago, the positivity testing figure was close to 33%, a record high. Test positivity rate and the rate per 100,000 residents are two key statistics used by local health and city officials to gauge the community and make decisions affecting programs and strategy in respective cities and towns. In Malden, there were 202 new COVID-19 cases reported in the last 14 days, with a testCOVID-19| SEE PAGE 16
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