Some numbers are improving, but only from an all-time high and are still far worse than the summer lows.
Here are the latest figures on which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Melrose area and across Massachusetts.
Still, there have been 207 cases confirmed the past two weeks, bringing the city's total from to 1,427.
New data provided by the federal government shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in the Melrose area.
Coronavirus cases continue to mount, but the positive test rate has dipped back below 5 percent.
New federal government data shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Melrose area.
There are three COVID-19 vaccination sites for Melrose police officers, firefighters, EMTs and other first responders.
The deadline for making appointments is Monday at noon. Testing will be Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
The coronavirus pandemic continues to take a toll on Melrose.
Front-line workers were the first to get vaccinated for COVID-19 in a landmark day soaked with emotion and optimism at MelroseWakefield.
The Department of Public Health reported more than 646 coronavirus cases in Thursday's report, 72 more than last week's report.
The hospital is bracing for a renewed surge of coronavirus across the region. The changes go into effect Dec. 1.
In total, Melrose has seen 574 coronavirus cases. That's 67 more than how many were reported in the previous week's state update.
Melrose remained a yellow-designated community in the state's new color coding, but the numbers are alarming.
The city would be in the high-risk red zone if the state hadn't revised its ranking system last week.
The city's positive test rate is more than double what it was just two weeks ago as case numbers continue to elevate.
The city remained in the yellow lower-risk zone, but moved closer to meeting the threshold for the red high-risk zone.
The city remains in the yellow just days before the schools start bringing back hybrid learning students in grades 2-12.
Total confirmed coronavirus cases in Melrose have surpassed 340. The city's two-week positive rate slightly decreased from last week.
After a successful reopening, the YMCA welcomes members of closed Boston Sports Clubs and other fitness centers going out of business.
The city's two-week positive test rate fell by 25 percent one week after going from green to yellow.
The city was elevated from green to yellow this week in the state's coronavirus map.
With phased reopening complete, the YMCA of Metro North will add more amenities and announced its last fitness center in Saugus will reopen.
More than 1,500 were tested Friday and Saturday in the high school parking lot.
There has been a massive response to COVID-19 testing in Melrose.
A recent increase in cases has officials trying to get a handle on the situation.
A new-look Melrose YMCA reopened Monday. Of course, it returns with coronavirus-related rules and restrictions.
The YMCA of Metro North has seen hundreds of runners participate in virtual 5k runs as they pivot their fundraising events during COVID-19.
People who live or work in Melrose and Wakefield must pre-register to get tested June 19 between the hours of 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
People will not have to have symptoms to be eligible for testing, but they will need to make an appointment.
MelroseWakefield Hospital is finding that people who need care are putting off visits due to coronavirus-related anxieties.
The Y is going virtual this spring with a series of charity virtual 5k runs to support their emergency services during the COVID19 pandemic.
Melrose is embarking on a wide-scale effort to deliver 62,000 masks across the city next week.
People without face coverings in businesses will be asked to leave and subject to fines.
A rolling rally of emergency response vehicles showed support to the health care workers inside MelroseWakefield Hospital.
Melrose's local television station has raised thousands of dollars and donated hundreds of meals to hospital workers.
Health care workers at MelroseWakefield Hospital have been calling a "CODE HAPPY" to celebrate some sorely needed good news.
Melrose is awaiting a large shipment of masks, but it could take some time before they arrive.
The mayor also said the city is no longer reporting the number of deaths caused by COVID-19.
Preparation and innovation has MelroseWakefield Hospital in a unique spot. But the stress is real, and it's not just on the infrastructure.