COVID-19 Update For May 12; 3,003 Positive Cases
For Immediate Release:
5/12/2020 4:59 pm
The City of Worcester has released the following COVID-19 update for May 12:
- There are 3,003 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in the City of Worcester. This is an increase of 32 cases from Monday, May 11.
- Since April 1, Worcester has seen an increase of 2,821 new cases (average of 67 new cases per day).
- Positive case counts in surrounding towns: Shrewsbury: 232; Holden: 65; Grafton: 68; Leicester: 110; Millbury: 185
- All combined medical facilities of Saint Vincent Hospital and UMass Memorial Health Care had 261 total COVID-positive in-patients and 101 total COVID-positive ICU patients today. To date, their facilities have had 184 total COVID-related deaths. A total of 259 of their employees have tested positive for the virus.
- The field hospital site at the DCU Center has 10 patients today.
- Beaumont Rehabilitation census: 70 positive inpatients (3 admissions, 3 discharges); Total treated: 152 (77 beds available).
- Planned for September 20, the organizers of the popular StART on the Street festival have decided to cancel the event this year due to the uncertainty around large public gatherings as a result of COVID-19. The organizers are now planning for 2021. No decision has been made yet on StART at the Station scheduled for December 6 at Union Station.
- The Worcester Together Fund has raised in excess of $6 million. The fund has given out $1.3 million in grants. To donate, please visit: worcesterma.gov/coronavirus or text worcestercovid19 to 243725.
- Senior Center update: Number of seniors contacted to date: 7.078; Outreach phone calls made to seniors today: 187; Number of meals delivered in Worcester today: 1,481
- Today, the City Manager recognized another unsung hero in the City workforce: Che Anderson, Deputy Cultural Development Officer. Che has worked for the City for 6 years. He was promoted to Deputy Cultural Development Officer in July 2019. Che previously served as a staff assistant in the City Manager's Office for five years. He also served as the Founding Director of POW! WOW! Worcester (2016-2019). During COVID-19, Che has stepped up to serve as the City liaison to several working groups and task forces to help address the varied needs of the community in response to the pandemic. These groups are made up of City personnel, social service agencies and members of the faith-based and business sectors. Working groups include: Elder Affairs, Food Security, Housing, Volunteerism, Well-Being and Mental Health and Worcester Together. Che has been the lead for coordinating and communicating the needs of the City with these groups. A 2011 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross, Che’s personable nature and versatility to adapt to these new responsibilities while maintaining his role in the Cultural Office, has been a huge asset to the City during this crisis.
- The City of Worcester COVID-19 information line can be reached at 508-799-1019. Individuals can speak live with a nurse, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
