May 10, 2021
Rochester and Mattapoisett both reached higher covid risk designations, while Marion shifted down to “gray” in state data released May 6.
Rochester reported eight new cases in the week leading up to May 6, down from 18 the week before. However, the town’s total ongoing case count was enough to shift the town from a “yellow” to “red” designation.
In Mattapoisett, 17 new cases were reported between April 29 and May 6, an increase of nine from the week before. The town also shifted from “green” to “yellow.”
Marion, However, saw both a decrease in new cases and a lowering fo status. The town reported no new cases the week leading to May 6, and shifted from “green” to “gray.”