Here is the latest on the coronavirus in Malden as of Monday, March 30. (Shutterstock)

MALDEN, MA — The number of positive coronavirus cases in Malden surpassed 50 Monday, according to the latest numbers from the city. There have been 59 positive cases as of Monday, March 30. There were nine a week ago.

Health officials say the public can expect the number of positive cases to rise across the state and at home as more testing becomes available. The number of cases in Massachusetts stood at 5,752 as of Monday night, including 1,141 in Middlesex County. Across the state, some 56 people have died due to COVID-19.

Malden reported its first coronavirus case on March 14. In addition to following statewide orders, the city has closed all parks until further notice to discourage social interaction. All fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, playgrounds, dog parks and the community gardens are closed to passive exercise, organized games, walking the track and using the equipment.