Braintree Coronavirus Update: 6 New Deaths Reported

BRAINTREE, MA — Six more Braintree residents have died after contracting the new coronavirus, according to town officials.

Mayor Charles Kokoros said as of Monday night, there have been 318 cases in town and 12 deaths from COVID-19.

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families, as well as to all who are suffering from the effects of this pandemic," Kokoros said in a statement.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported that as of Monday afternoon, 26,867 Massachusetts residents tested positive for COVID-19. This includes 2,838 residents of Norfolk County.

Braintree health officials reminded residents of the following steps they should be taking 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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