Mass. reports 5,545 new COVID-19 cases, 74 new deaths

The state also reported 2,226 COVID-19 patients in acute hospitals and alternate care sites. Here's the data reported Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021.

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Rami Abou-Sabe, Night Editor

January 14, 2021

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