THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 16, 2020 Page 5 The Coronavirus Count State reports 49 new confi rmed Malden COVID-19 cases; city remains “high-risk” with state’s 25th-highest rate over last 14 days F or the second consecutive week, Malden ranked among the state’s “high-risk” communities for being infected with COVID-19. The state Department of Public Health (DPH) reported 49 new Coronavirus cases in the city this week, raising the total to 1,646 confi rmed cases. As a result, the city’s incidence rate of new cases per 100,000 over the period of Sept. 27 through Oct. 10 increased to 12.5, making it one of the state’s 63 “high-risk” communities for COVID-19 – and the 25th highest overall, according to DPH statistics released on Wednesday (Oct. 14). Last week marked the first time that Malden was colored red on the state map used to measure the metrics of COVID-19. The highest bracket (red) includes communities with a rate of 8 new cases or greater per 100,000 over a 14-day period. For several weeks, Malden had been in the yellow-coded category on the state COVID-19 map, the designation for communities with a daily average of 4 or more, but fewer than 8 cases per 100,000. Just seven weeks ago, Malden had dropped from “yellow” into the “green” category – the lower risk designation for communities with a daily average of fewer than 4 cases per 100,000 over a 14-day period. This week’s top “red” communities included Middleton (105.2), Lawrence (41.9), Chelsea (30.9), Everett (25.2), Kingston (21.6), Revere (20.1), Marlborough (19.9), Framingham (17.8), Hudson (17.4), Nantucket (17.0), Sunderland (16.9), Haverhill (16.5), Lowell (16.4), Webster (15.8), Amherst (15.7), North Andover (15.6), Methuen (14.5), Springfield (14.4), Acushnet (13.7) and Milton (13.5). The most recent statistics showed 38,762 city residents have been tested for the virus so far – including 6,191 over the past 14 days. Of those tested, there were 137 confi rmed cases of the virus for a positivity rate of 2.21 percent during that time. That is nearly twice the average state positivity rate of 1.17 percent. Last week’s positivity rate was 1.86 percent. That was more than the average state positivity rate of 1.04 percent. People can compare the number of COVID-19 cases confi rmed in Malden 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 Malden – and the statewide totals: Lynn: 5,054 cases, 235 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 3.31 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 12.3, 27th highest in the state. Revere: 2,843 cases, 230 total Middlesex Sheriff’s Office announces 27 negative COVID tests T he Middlesex Sheriff ’s Office recently announced that 27 incarcerated individuals tested for COVID-19 over the past week have all tested negative. “At the Middlesex Sheriff ’s Offi ce, we are following a medically driven model, guided by the Department of Public Health (DPH) and our outside, infectious disease physician, with whom we are in daily contact – sometimes multiple times a day,” said Middlesex Sheriff Peter Koutoujian. “We have followed every directive given to us by these medical experts, and will continue to do so.” After a positive test in one housing unit last week, 17 of the 27 were retested on the advice of the infectious disease physician. Now, all 17 have tested negative twice, and the unit’s quarantine will be lifted. Of the remaining 10 tests, only one was for a symptomatic individual. “As the Commonwealth continues its phased reopening, we recognize there is an increased risk of COVID entering our facility. We are not a fortress on a hill, but rather a part of the community and we must all remain vigilant,” said Koutoujian. “The health, wellness and safety of all those who work at, live in and visit the Middlesex Jail and House of Correction are – and will continue to be – our top priorities.” positive tests in the last 14 days, 3.69 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 20.1, sixth highest in the state. Everett: 2,458 cases, 201 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 4.41 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 25.2, fourth highest in the state. Malden: 1,646 cases, 137 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 2.21 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 12.5, 25th highest in the state. Peabody: 1,250 cases, 63 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.59 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 in the last 14 days – 6.4. Saugus: 762 cases, 51 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.91 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 10.6, 37th highest in the state. Wakefi eld: 395 cases, 40 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.57 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 9, 50th highest in the state. Melrose: 350 cases, 21 positive tests in the last 14 days, .61 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 4.4. Reading: 353 cases, 11 positive tests in the last 14 days, .53 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 3.1. Lynnfi eld: 156 cases, 10 positive tests in the last 14 days, .89 percent positivity. 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