Active Coronavirus Cases In Marlborough Edging Up

MARLBOROUGH, MA — The number of active coronavirus cases in Marlborough rose to a July high of 30 on Monday, a level not seen since around late June.

Active cases dropped to 10 on July 16, a low not seen since late April. But active cases have been steadily rising, reaching 22 on July 22 and 24 on July 24. Active cases peaked in Marlborough at about 269 in mid-May.

Marlborough began the month with 19 active cases and 988 total cases. The total number of cases reached 1,027 on Monday. One positive sign: Marlborough has not seen any new COVID-19 deaths since the week of July 6. The total stood at 65 on Monday.

Cases across Massachusetts are also ticking up. On Monday, the statewide seven-day average positive test rate grew to 1.9 percent. The state began July with a 2 percent positive test rate, which dropped to about 1.7 percent by the middle of the month. Massachusetts Medical Society President David Rosman has suggested the state revert to phase 2 of the reopening plan due to the rise in cases.

Meanwhile, Marlborough is one of 16 communities in Massachusetts chosen to receive free testing paid for by the state. Residents can get a free coronavirus test at the following locations:

Jaworek Elementary School, 444 Hosmer St. Call (774) 232-2659 to set up an appointment

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m.
• Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

AFC Urgent Care, 38 Boston Post Road. To make an appointment, visit the AFC Urgent Care website.

• Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Marlborough Hospital, 157 Union St. Call 508-486-5809 or visit the Marlborough Hospital website for information.

• Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to noon