EDITOR’S NOTE: The Light will continue to monitor and report on COVID-19, but will pause weekly updates, including new cases in New Bedford, percentage of those vaccinated and average daily cases.

The statistics collected since June 2021 will remain here but will not be updated moving forward.

— By The New Bedford Light

February 16, 2023

New COVID-19 cases in New Bedford, June 21, 2021-Feb. 8, 2023


Percentage of residents fully vaccinated


Average daily cases per 100,000 residents, Jan. 22-Feb. 4

MORE COVID-19 NEWS

COVID is changing, and it can still be a killer

Omicron and its sub-variants spread faster and infect more people. And while omicron may present milder cases for the young and middle-aged, that’s not the case for elderly residents and those with chronic health conditions, experts say.

COVID-19 cases rising in New Bedford and across the state

“Public health data reveal that positive cases in Massachusetts communities and in our schools have been climbing over recent weeks, fueled by Omicron variant BA.2 and the subvariant BA.2 12.1.” — Mass. Medical Society President Dr. Carole Allen

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Collage of New Bedford people who died in COVID pandemic featured in memorial.
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As the city emerges from the long siege of COVID-19, we pause to take stock of what – and whom – we’ve lost. Please help build this community memorial by adding a tribute to your loved one.


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