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10,000 lives lost to COVID in Massachusetts

“On Nov. 12, the Department of Public Health reported 21 confirmed coronavirus deaths, bringing the total to 10,015.”

“Massachusetts has been one of the hardest hit states in the country in terms of the deadly impact of the coronavirus pandemic, with only New Jersey suffering more COVID deaths per capita.”

“The death count surged in Massachusetts at the outset of the pandemic, peaking during mid-April when the state averaged more than 170 confirmed coronavirus-related deaths per day, with a record daily high of 221 deaths reported on April 22.”

“Since Labor Day, cases have increased by more than 300 percent in Massachusetts, and hospitalizations have increased by 200 percent”

(https://www.telegram.com/story/register/2020/11/13/massachusetts-10000-covid-19-deaths-how-happened/6276387002/)

(https://www.enterprisenews.com/story/news/coronavirus/2020/11/13/massachusetts-10000-covid-19-deaths-how-happened/6244731002/)