Andover Reports 35 Coronavirus-Related Deaths

ANDOVER, MA — Thirty-five Andover residents have died with coronavirus, the town reported Friday.

Andover said Friday that it would provide reported death counts on a weekly basis.

Not all reported deaths are necessarily due to the virus, the town noted; they include deaths that occurred while the patient was in isolation following a positive test.

"Coronavirus may or may not have been a contributing factor," the town said.

Another 92 residents have active cases of the virus, while 142 have recovered. A total of 269 residents have tested positive, as of Friday.

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