Braintree Coronavirus Update: 2 New Deaths Reported

BRAINTREE, MA — Two more Braintree residents have died after contracting the new coronavirus, according to town health officials. As of Sunday evening, 565 residents have tested positive for the virus with 48 fatalities.

The news comes as 169 news deaths and more than 1,500 more cases were reported across the commonwealth bringing the number of people in Massachusetts who have tested positive for the virus to 54,938. The number of deaths rose to 2,899 Sunday. The total cases in Norfolk County was 5,288.

According to Mayor Charles Kokoros' office, 64 percent of Braintree's COVID-19 cases have come from long term care and rehabilitation facilities.

Braintree health officials reminded residents that it's mandatory to wear a mask or face covering in public. Resident should also take of the following steps to limit the spread of the new coronavirus:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Avoid touching your face, eyes or mouth.
• Frequently clean commonly touched surfaces, including electronics, door knobs and countertops.
• Avoid sharing food utensils, containers and other personal items.
• Practice "social distancing" by maintaining a distance of 6 feet from others.
• Stay home from work if you are sick.
• Practice proper cough etiquette. Cover your mouth or nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, throw the tissue away and wash or sanitize your hands. If a tissue isn't available, cough or sneeze into your elbow/upper sleeve.

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