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Town-by-town COVID-19 data in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health releases new town-by-town data for coronavirus cases every week. Here is the latest set of such data showing how the coronavirus has ravaged individual communities throughout the state.

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Here’s a look at the latest coronavirus numbers in Massachusetts, including case numbers, deaths, demographics, and more.

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Mass. coronavirus at a glance |
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SOURCE: Mass. Dept. of Public Health

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