The #StateWithoutStigMA campaign comes as the state experienced a slight rise in the number of opioid-related overdose deaths for much of 2020 compared to the prior year, officials said.
The #StateWithoutStigMA campaign comes as the state experienced a slight rise in the number of opioid-related overdose deaths for much of 2020 compared to the prior year, officials said.
Updated on January 1, 2021 at 2:25 pm
NBC Universal, Inc.
New Year s Eve in Boston was far from the chaotic, wild scenes of previous years as the state set a record high in daily coronavirus cases. Many heeded warnings by state officials to celebrate with caution as the state grapples with rising cases and an ongoing response. Here s a look at where the state stands in its COVID-19 battle as we enter 2021.
Record Cases, Increased Deaths
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 6,887 COVID-19 cases on Thursday, setting a single-day record in the state.
There have now been 359,445 cases confirmed in Massachusetts, with Thursday s 81 deaths bringing the toll to 12,157, according to health officials. Another 266 deaths are considered probably linked to COVID-19.