Deaths have also dropped.
Worcester County reported only four new deaths in the past week on Thursday, its lowest such number since last July. Deaths peaked at more than 100 for four straight weeks last spring. Worcester County deaths now stand at 2,189. Statewide deaths have also slowed, with 75 newly reported deaths in the past week bringing the Massachusetts total to 17,243.
The number of Massachusetts residents who ve been vaccinated has been another positive trend. Through Thursday, 2.4 million of the state s 6.9 million residents have been fully vaccinated, according to DPH. In Worcester County, 47% of residents have received at least one dose and 31% are fully vaccinated.
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