Mayor Jon Mitchell’s office reported 13 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases in New Bedford on Friday, bringing the total positive cases in the city to 1,794, up from 1,781 on Thursday. COVID-19 related deaths remained at 68.
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell announced last week that the Buttonwood Park Zoo would be opening under the first phase of the plan to reopen Massachusetts. Full details here.
17 additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Fall River, according to Mayor Coogan. This brings the total in Fall River to 1,233. The death toll from the coronavirus in Fall River has increased to 35 as 2 more residents have sadly lost their life. Full details here.
Seven Bristol County Sheriff’s Office staff members and eight county inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 since May 21. Full details here.