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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 33 new coronavirus cases across the state as of Monday afternoon. The total number of presumptive and confirmed COVID-19 cases rose from 164 Sunday to a new total of 197 cases, all of which are now categorized as confirmed per guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The DPH said 100 COVID-19 cases are associated with a meeting of executives of the firm Biogen at a Boston hotel last month and the origins of 51 cases are still under investigation. There are 28 cases related to local transmission and 18 travel-related cases.According to state health officials, patients were hospitalized in 14 cases, while 123 patients did not have to be hospitalized. Sixty cases remain under investigation.Middlesex County has the highest number of COVID-19 cases with 83, followed by Suffolk and Norfolk counties, which have 36 each. Berkshire County has 11 cases, Essex County has eight cases, Worcester County has six cases, Plymouth County has three cases, Bristol County has two cases and Barnstable and Hampden counties have one case each. The counties of residence of 10 Massachusetts patients are unknown.For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia, or death. The vast majority of people recover.On Monday, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced a $10 million relief fund for Massachusetts small businesses affected by COVID-19.The recovery loan fund will provide emergency capital of up to $75,000 for businesses with fewer than 50 full-time and part-time employees, and is available for nonprofits.Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced a philanthropic effort with the goal of raising $20 million to support residents affected by the outbreak and emergency measures designed to prevent its spread. It's called the Boston Resiliency Fund.The first test dose of a local company's vaccine intended to fight coronavirus infections was administered Monday.A total of 45 healthy adults will eventually be enrolled in the test, which is being conducted by the National Institutes of Health, Cambridge-based Moderna announced Monday.Subways, buses and commuter rail lines will begin running at a reduced schedule Tuesday in an effort to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. Ferry service has been canceled.Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority General Manager Steve Poftak said the changes are being made based on guidance from public health professionals to protect the health and safety of MBTA employees and riders.MORE: Massachusetts trial courts close to public in response to coronavirusAuthorities said Monday a 59-year-old man who died while on a flight from Dubai to Boston has tested negative for COVID-19, the disease cased by the new coronavirus.More information from the DPH on COVID-19 can be found by clicking this link. PHNjcmlwdCBpZD0iaW5mb2dyYW1fMF85MTUyMTg3My03NmRhLTQ0ZmUtOTA0Ny1mMTllZWFlZGFjNmQiIHRpdGxlPSJDb3JvbmF2aXJ1cyBpbiBNYXNzYWNodXNldHRzIiBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vZS5pbmZvZ3JhbS5jb20vanMvZGlzdC9lbWJlZC5qcz9yeXoiIHR5cGU9InRleHQvamF2YXNjcmlwdCI+PC9zY3JpcHQ+Cg==