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Milford Coronavirus Update: Case Count Rises
The number of coronavirus cases in Milford reached double-digits on Thursday, according to town officials.
MILFORD, MA — The number of coronavirus cases in Milford hit double digits on Thursday, just as the number of cases statewide approaches 10,000.
According to health officials, there were 15 confirmed coronavirus cases in Milford as of Thursday. That's up from nine cases reported on Tuesday. There were just under 9,000 confirmed cases in Massachusetts as of Thursday afternoon after cases grew by over 1,200 between Wednesday and Thursday. The death count reached 156 on Thursday.
Gov. Charlie Baker also said Thursday that Massachusetts could see as many as 172,000 cases over the course of the outbreak — a number that's variable due to factors including how long the outbreak lasts and how testing proceeds.
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Any Milford resident who is experiencing coronavirus symptoms — the most common are a dry cough, sore throat, and headache — should contact the Board of Health at 508-634-2315.
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