Staff Report
(Franklin County, MA) The current caseload of COVID-19 cases in Franklin County is currently four times higher than any time in 2021. That is according to the Department of Public Health. Between December 19th and January 1st, 876 Franklin County residents were diagnosed with the virus, the highest number being in Greenfield which registered 211 cases. Athol, which is a part of Worcester County registered 313 cases. Five people in Franklin County died during the two-week period.