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Fall River COVID-19 cases increase again on Tuesday, 448 cases overall

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5 years ago

April 28, 2020

Ken Paiva

Fall River has seen 37 more confirmed positive cases of COVID-19.

The City of Fall River has confirmed 448 positive cases of the coronavirus.

The Fall River Health Department is in contact with the individuals who have tested positive as well as their contacts.

As of Monday, 162 cases have cleared isolation.

Wednesday saw 78 added cases to correct lab reporting issues and wasn’t a reflection of just the one day total. Thursday’s update revealed a high of 47 cases. Friday’s update revealed 23 addition cases of the coronavirus. Saturday, the city revealed 26 more tested positive for COVID-19. Sunday, 14 more cases were announced. Cases jumped Monday as 34 cases were confirmed in addition to the city’s fourth death from the virus.

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Posted by Paul Coogan on Tuesday, April 28, 2020

The Mayor continues to encourage residents to practice social distancing. This means keeping a distance of 6 feet between individuals. Continue to wash your hands on a regular basis, clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, and stay home as much as possible, especially when you are sick. These measures will help to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Massachusetts sees 1,840 more COVID-19 cases, 150 more deaths.