This page will be updated weekly to keep the Fitchburg State community informed of COVID-19 testing results and vaccination rates. This table will indicate the number of tests administered, as well as total negative and positive results. Results from the previous academic year are posted at this archive.
Fitchburg State results for week ending Oct. 15, 2021
| Total Test Results Processed |
Total Negative Tests | Total Positive Tests | Change in percent positivity from prior week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 552 | 542 (98.2%) | 10 (1.8%) | Higher |
Previous weekly results
| Date | Total Test Results Processed |
Total Negative Tests | Total Positive Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 8, 2021 | 619 | 618 (99.8%) | 1 (0.16%) |
| Oct. 1, 2021 | 640 | 633 (98.9%) | 7 (1.09%) |
| Sept. 24, 2021 | 661 | 654 (98.9%) | 7 (1.06%) |
| Sept. 17, 2021 | 610 | 607 (99.5%) | 3 (0.49%) |
| Sept. 10, 2021 | 553 | 550 (99.5%) | 3 (0.54%) |
| Sept. 3, 2021 | 274 | 271 (98.9%) | 3 (1.09%) |
| Aug. 27, 2021 | 131 | 128 (97.7%) | 3 (2.29%) |
| Aug. 20, 2021 | 155 | 155 | 0 |
| Aug. 13, 2021 | 112 | 111 (99.1%) | 1 (0.89%) |
Fitchburg State Academic Year to Date Results (since Aug. 13, 2021)
| Total Test Results Processed |
Total Negative Tests | Total Positive Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 4,307 | 4,269 (99.1%) | 38 (0.88%) |
Data above reflects test results received by the Broad Institute.
Off-Campus Positive Tests
| Date (Week Ending) | Students | Staff |
| Oct. 15, 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct. 8, 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct. 1, 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Sept. 24, 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| Sept. 17, 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| Sept. 10, 2021 | 2 | 1 |
| Sept. 3, 2021 | 4 | 1 |
| Aug. 27, 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug. 20, 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug. 13, 2021 | 3 | 0 |
The data in the table above reflects positive test results of Fitchburg State students, faculty or staff members that are disclosed to the university.
Vaccination Rates (as of Oct. 8, 2021)
| Students | Faculty/Staff |
| 87% | 89% |
The data above is subject to change.
City of Fitchburg Testing Data (as of Oct. 14, 2021)
| Total Tests | Positive Test Percentage (last 14 days) | Case Count (last 14 days) | Average daily incidence per 100,000 (last 14 days) | Change in Percent Positivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121,802 | 4.77% | 227 | 38.5 | Lower |
Statewide Testing Data (as of Oct. 14, 2021)
| Total Tests | Positive Test Percentage (last 14 days) | Case Count (last 14 days) | Average daily incidence per 100,000 (last 14 days) | Change in Percent Positivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29,672,150 | 1.82% | 18,528 | 19 | Lower |
- For additional city and state testing data, please visit https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-response-reporting#covid-19-weekly-public-health-report-.
- For additional city and state vaccination data, please visit https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-covid-19-vaccination-data-and-updates.
- For additional information and resources, please visit fitchburgstate.edu/coronavirus.