Woburn Coronavirus Update: Over 300 Cases, Masks Encouraged

WOBURN, MA — Over 300 Woburn residents have tested positive for the new coronavirus, as of Wednesday afternoon, according to data released by the state. There are 323 confirmed cases in town, or roughly 8 per 1,000 residents.

The total cases increased by 99 over the last week, from 224 cases reported by the town April 22.

One hundred sixty-eight Woburnites have active cases. Sixteen have died while 139 have recovered from the virus.

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Woburn Mayor Scott Galvin recommended residents cover their faces in public, Wednesday.

" In particular, residents are advised to wear something to cover their face in public places such as supermarkets and pharmacies and other areas of significant community-based transmission," according to the city. "The CDC notes the use of simple cloth face coverings can slow the spread of the virus and help people who may have the virus, but do not know it, from transmitting it to others."

Residents should still maintain six feet between them and others, as part of the effort to prevent the virus's spread.

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Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.