Taunton and other towns across Massachusetts are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Taunton, MA community.

Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local Massachusetts hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the Massachusetts Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from Massachusetts government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.

Massachusetts COVID-19 Cases

Massachusetts New Coronavirus Cases:
Massachusetts Total Coronavirus Cases: 2,246,409
Massachusetts New Coronavirus Deaths:
Massachusetts Total Coronavirus Deaths: 24,688
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Taunton

Taunton's Morton Hospital To Be Coronavirus-Only And Some Don't Like It

Over the weekend, Morton Hospital's owner and operator, Steward Health, announced the Taunton facility will become a dedicated COVID-19 operation. Only emergency care will be open to all. More info »

CBS News - 04/06/2020 02:53pm

Taunton police officer dies of COVID-19 on Christmas Eve - WCVB Channel 5

A Massachusetts police officer who was described as a "humble, happy-go-lucky" guy died Christmas Eve after battling COVID-19, friends said. John Borges, who had been with the Taunton Police ... More info »

WCVB Channel 5 Boston - 12/26/2020 10:31am

Coronavirus infects 4 Taunton police and fire department employees

TAUNTON, MASS. (WHDH) - The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has confirmed three cases of coronavirus within the Taunton Police Department and one positive case within the Taunton Fire ... More info »

WHDH - 03/25/2020 12:00pm

Taunton reports 3 more coronavirus deaths; total now at 23 - Wicked Local

TAUNTON – The coronavirus death toll in Taunton increased by three during the past week and now ... The Massachusetts Department of Public Health on Monday reported 129 new deaths throughout the ... More info »

Wicked Local - 05/11/2020 12:00pm

Wake held for Taunton police officer who died of COVID-19

TAUNTON, Mass. — Fellow first responders paid their respects to a Massachusetts police officer who died of COVID-19 on Christmas Eve. A wake was held Monday night for Patrolman John Borges, who ... More info »

WCVB Channel 5 Boston - 01/04/2021 12:12pm

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