The latest bad covid news

From the City:

While the number of positive PCR test results dropped to 701 among Framingham, thousands of rapid antigen tests administered in private homes were not reported and are therefore not included in the city’s total confirmed cases, which now total 16,596.

In the last 14 days, PCR tests administered to children aged 0-19 posted positive results at twice the rate as other age groups.

In the last week, there were 7 fatalities due to COVID, bring the city’s total fatalities to 270.

Vaccination efforts continue in the city through the Framingham Vaccine Equity Working Group and other community providers. Currently 93.8 percent of residents aged 50-64 and 88.5 percent of residents aged 30-49 are fully vaccinated. However, 38.8 percent of children aged 5-11 are fully vaccinated. 

Framingham Public Schools added 313 cases over the week ending Jan. 19, according to district data. The highest numbers were detected at the high school (46) and Walsh Middle School (43).