Feb 23, 2021
Massachusetts Reports 1,114 New COVID Cases, 30 Additional Deaths
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BOSTON (CBS) — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 1,114 new confirmed COVID cases and 30 additional deaths in the state on Tuesday.
Health officials said the total number of confirmed cases in the state is now 541,908 while the total number of deaths is 15,564.
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There are 879 people currently hospitalized for a coronavirus-related illness Tuesday, which is a decrease of nine since Monday. There are 225 patients currently in intensive care.
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HOLTVILLE, Calif. (KABC) -- Fifteen people were killed and at least three others were seriously injured in a crash involving a big rig and an SUV near the U.S.-Mexico border in Imperial County Tuesday morning, according to officials.
California Highway Patrol officers responded to Highway 115 at Norrish Road in Holtville, located about 125 miles east of San Diego, authorities said.
Desert Regional Medical Center confirmed three patients transported from the scene were being treated in the intensive care unit.
Imperial County Fire officials said the crash prompted a second-alarm response, with 25 additional personnel called to the scene along with at least four additional ambulances and four air helicopters.
Additional details, including the number of fatalities, have not yet been released.
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