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Fall River nears 500 cases of COVID-19, death total up to 5 Wednesday

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

36 additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Fall River, according to Mayor Coogan. This brings the total in Fall River to 484. The City has been notified of its fifth fatality due to COVID-19.

“Please continue to social distance, wash your hands, and wear a mask in public. Stay strong, together we can do this.”

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.

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. Tuesday’s update revealed 37 more cases.

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 passes 60,000 COVID-19 cases, record number of daily MA deaths reported, United States passes 1,000,000 cases.

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