Marlborough Coronavirus Infection Rate Drops Slightly

Marlborough MA

27 August, 2020

7:59 AM

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MARLBOROUGH, MA — The rate of coronavirus cases in Marlborough improved over the last week, according to figures released by the state Department of Public Health on Wednesday evening. Marlborough is still one of 32 communities in Massachusetts considered a "moderate risk" for infections. But the rate per 100,000 people dropped from 6.1 on Aug. 19 to 5.1 on Aug. 26, according to the data. Active cases in the city dropped to 20 on Wednesday, according to city health data. That's after active cases reached a high of 39 on Aug. 10 dating back to late June. Marlborough is still one of a handful of communities with free coronavirus testing under the Stop the Spread initiative: Marlborough Hospital, 157 Union St.Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to noonCall (508) 486-5809 or visit the website for an appointment AFC Urgent Care, 38 Boston Post Road WestMonday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Visit the AFC Urgent Care website for details