Tewksbury's Most-Read Story Of 2020: Army Sent To State Hospital

TEWKSBURY, MA — On April 20, 2020, Massachusetts had around 40,000 confirmed coronavirus cases. Tewksbury had over 160 confirmed cases of the virus.

That included an outbreak at the State Hospital, which had more than 100 cases between staff and patients.

In response, the United States Army deployed a medical task force to the hospital. An Army Reserve Urban Augmentation Medical Task Force of 85 medical soldiers was sent.

Last week, we asked readers what they thought was the site's most-read story. The right answer: the Army Reserve task force.

Coronavirus was not the only story making headlines in 2020, but in Tewksbury, nothing else captured as much attention.

These were the top three stories:

1. Tewksbury Coronavirus: Army Deployed To Tewksbury Hospital
2. Monkey Spotted On The Loose In Tewksbury
3. Tewksbury Senior Center Director Charged With Cruelty To Animals

Did you guess right? What are your predictions for 2021?

Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.