Melrose Coronavirus: Second Resident Dies From COVID-19

MELROSE, MA — A second resident has died from the coronavirus, Mayor Paul Brodeur said Monday night.

Brodeur offered no additional details. He said there are 59 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Melrose. The real number is expected to be higher due to testing constraints and the sometimes asymptomatic nature of the virus.

The city's first death, an elderly resident, related to COVID-19 was announced Wednesday.

The city on Monday night announced an emergency public health advisory asking residents to observe a curfew and wear masks in public. More details here.

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