COVID-19 Update For May 14; 3,206 Positive Cases
For Immediate Release:
5/14/2020 4:59 pm
The City of Worcester has released the following COVID-19 update for May 14:
- There are 3,206 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in the City of Worcester. This is an increase of 124 cases from Wednesday, May 13.
- Since April 1, Worcester has seen an increase of 3,026 new cases (average of 69 new cases per day).
- Positive case counts in surrounding towns: Shrewsbury: 240; Holden: 66; Grafton: 70; Leicester: 113; Millbury: 189
- All combined medical facilities of Saint Vincent Hospital and UMass Memorial Health Care had 238 total COVID-positive in-patients and 94 total COVID-positive ICU patients today. To date, their facilities have had 201 total COVID-related deaths. A total of 268 of their employees have tested positive for the virus.
- The field hospital site at the DCU Center has 10 patients today. (No change from Wednesday, May 13)
- Beaumont Rehabilitation census: 69 positive inpatients (3 admissions, 3 discharges); Total treated: 159 (78 beds available).
- Quality Inn Census: the state-run facility for COVID-19 positive individuals at the Quality Inn has 8 clients as of Thursday. That is a decrease of two clients from Wednesday, May 13.
- There is 1 new positive case to report today within the Worcester Police Department, bringing the overall total of WPD cases to 6. (5 previous positive cases have all returned to work).
- Homeless shelters update: 17 total clients have now secured more stable housing opportunities or been connected with residential treatment services.
- As the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce announced earlier today, the annual public Independence Day celebration and fireworks display scheduled for July 1 at East Park has been canceled in concern for the health and well-being of Central Massachusetts residents as we continue to battle COVID-19. In lieu of the traditional event, the City's Cultural Development Office is working to create a virtual celebration which will include patriotic and orchestral performances, an opening act, a headliner and other surprises to commemorate this important national holiday. This re-imagining of the event will be made possible with the financial support from Fallon Health. Further information about the virtual celebration will be announced as plans are solidified.
- 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: 7,444; Outreach phone calls made to seniors today: 178; Number of meals delivered in Worcester today: 1,363
- Today, the City Manager recognized another unsung hero within the City workforce: Cassandra Andersen, Chief of Community Health for our Division of Public Health. Cassandra has been with the City for seven years, serving as the point person for the coordination of the City’s efforts to fight substance abuse, especially the opioid epidemic. During COVID-19, Cassandra has taken on the role of case contact tracing coordinator, coordinating with WDPH nurses, WPS nurses, dozens of medical volunteers and Governor Baker’s Community Tracing Collaborative. She ensures that all positive cases are assigned out across the volunteer pool in a timely and orderly fashion. She also organized appropriate training for all volunteers to effectively contact cases and their close contacts. Cassandra is very organized and had to learn about the entire system as the pandemic was happening. A Worcester native, she is a graduate of WPI and Burncoat High School.
- 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.
