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
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