Technology and Harvard University. Ct values were obtained for 211 specimens tested using a noncommercial real-time RT-PCR panel for SARS-CoV-2 performed under Emergency Use Authorization at the Broad Institute Clinical Research Sequencing Platform. On July 15, MA DPH issued the first of two Epidemic Information Exchange notifications to identify additional cases among residents of U.S. jurisdictions outside Massachusetts associated with recent travel to the town in Barnstable County during July 2021. This activity was reviewed by CDC and was conducted consistent with applicable federal law and CDC policy.¶ By July 26, a total of 469 COVID-19 cases were identified among Massachusetts residents; dates of positive specimen collection ranged from July 6 through July 25 (Figure 1). Most cases occurred in males (85%); median age was 40 years (range  =  <1–76 years). Nearly one half (199; 42%) reported residence in the town in Barnstable County. Overall, 346 (74%) persons with COVID-19 reported symptoms consistent with COVID-19.** Five were hospitalized; as of July 27, no deaths were reported. One hospitalized patient (age  range =  50–59 years) was not vaccinated and had multiple underlying medical conditions.†† Four additional, fully vaccinated patients§§ aged 20–70 years were also hospitalized, two

Teknologi dan Universitas Harvard. Nilai Ct diperoleh untuk 211 spesimen yang diuji menggunakan panel RT-PCR real-time nonkomersial untuk SARS-CoV-2 yang dilakukan di bawah Otorisasi Penggunaan Darurat di Broad Institute Clinical Research Sequencing Platform. Pada 15 Juli, MA DPH mengeluarkan yang pertama dari dua pemberitahuan Pertukaran Informasi Epidemi untuk mengidentifikasi kasus tambahan di antara penduduk yurisdiksi AS di luar Massachusetts terkait dengan perjalanan baru-baru ini ke kota di Barnstable County selama Juli 2021. Kegiatan ini ditinjau oleh CDC dan dilakukan secara konsisten dengan undang-undang federal dan kebijakan CDC yang berlaku.¶ Pada 26 Juli, total 469 kasus COVID-19 diidentifikasi di antara penduduk Massachusetts; tanggal pengumpulan spesimen positif berkisar antara 6 Juli sampai 25 Juli (Gambar 1). Sebagian besar kasus terjadi pada laki-laki (85%); usia rata-rata adalah 40 tahun (kisaran  =  <1–76 tahun). Hampir satu setengah (199; 42%) melaporkan tempat tinggal di kota di Barnstable County. Secara keseluruhan, 346 (74%) orang dengan COVID-19 melaporkan gejala yang konsisten dengan COVID-19.** Lima dirawat di rumah sakit; pada 27 Juli, tidak ada kematian yang dilaporkan. Satu pasien rawat inap (rentang usia = 50–59 tahun) tidak divaksinasi dan memiliki beberapa kondisi medis yang mendasarinya.†† Empat pasien tambahan yang divaksinasi lengkap§§ berusia 20–70 tahun juga dirawat di rumah sakit, dua