Here's an update on how the coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospital and ICU capacity in Middlesex County and across MA.
Board of Health Chairman Ed Weiner told BCAT that the town is not getting enough doses from the state.
The town's positive test rate over the last two weeks fell to 4.87 percent, just below the 5 percent threshold.
New federal data shows how the coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospitals and their ICUs in Middlesex County.
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The town's positive coronavirus test rate fell more than a percentage point week-over-week.
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Here are the latest figures on which hospitals are closest to capacity in Middlesex County and across Massachusetts.
The town had 228 coronavirus cases in the last two weeks.
New data from the federal government shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in the Burlington area.
Burlington had 260 coronavirus cases over the last two weeks, the state reported.
The first responder clinic administered its first vaccine at 9 a.m. Tuesday.
The town added over 200 cases in the last two weeks, according to the latest state data.
The vaccination site will be open to police officers, firefighters, EMTs and other first responders beginning Jan. 12.
The town was again designated high-risk by the state Thursday, with a positive test rate of 7.4 percent.
The town reported over 200 new coronavirus cases in just two weeks, over a quarter of the town's total.
Less than 10 percent of the hospital's beds are filled with coronavirus patients, as of the latest federal data.
The hospital expects to begin vaccinating staff on Wednesday.
The town added over 150 coronavirus cases over the last two weeks and its positive test rate rose above 5 percent.
With phase one construction complete, the town will get an extra million gallons of water per day, reducing the need for water restrictions.
The town rose to the moderate-risk designation Thursday with rising positivity and case rates.
Burlington Town Clerk Amy Warfield gave thanks for a successful election.
The site will offer antibody tests for $59 and rapid antigen tests for $179 with results that are delivered within 24 hours.
The town reported 30 cases over the last two weeks but avoided the state's high-risk, or red, designation.
The town remains a moderate-risk community, but is no longer close to the high-risk threshold.
Burlington's case rate rose to 7.49 per 100,000, just below the threshold to be labeled a high-risk, red community.
Positive test rates rose in more than half of Massachusetts communities and the statewide rate was 1.1 percent.
The state reported a drop in new cases, Saturday, but 2.7 percent of tests conducted Friday were positive.
More Burlington residents wrote to Patch in support of the proposed new position at Burlington Public Schools.
The town needs to declare a water emergency in order to access the Lexington water supply.
Burlington Town Meeting Member Shari Ellis wrote in support of the proposed new school district position.
One hundred Massachusetts communities reported higher positive coronavirus test rates, while 118 reported falling rates.
Most Burlington travelers have gotten or plan to get tested, rather than undergoing two weeks in quarantine.
A truck-mounted sprayer will apply a pesticide in certain neighborhoods, Wednesday evening.
The hospital is high-performing in six specialties and six procedures/conditions, according to the latest U.S. News ranking.
The AG's office has received over 1,000 complaints, including four about Burlington businesses, since it began collecting them in May.
Most of Massachusetts remains under abnormally dry or drought conditions, despite recent storms.
The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project regularly sprays the town with pesticides.
The town also plans to complete the first phase of its physical water system hookup by the end of the year.