Health & Fitness
Barnstable Coronavirus Threat Falls In Latest State Report
In the most recent update of the state's coronavirus map, Barnstable's COVID-19 case count and positive test rates fell.
BARNSTABLE, MA — Barnstable residents and visitors have a "lower" risk of contracting the coronavirus compared to other communities, according to data released by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Tuesday.
The percentage of positive test results for Barnstable residents over the past 14 days fell to .84 percent. The number of new cases was also lower at 12 new cases.
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Jimmy Bentley covers the South Shore and Cape Cod for Patch. He can be reached at jimmy.bentley@patch.com.
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