New London Coronavirus Infections Rising Quickly

NEW LONDON, CT — Coronavirus cases are increasing at a dramatic rate in Connecticut despite the lack of available testing. The state most recently reported a daily positive test rate of 20 percent on Thursday.

New London had 64.6 average daily cases per 100,000 residents and a positive test rate of 4.70 percent between Dec. 12-25, according to the state Department of Public Health. There were 52.9 average daily cases per 100,000 residents in the previous two-week reporting period. It’s important to note that a few cases can have a large impact on a municipal case rate, especially for small towns.

New London recorded 247 new coronavirus cases between Dec. 23-30, according to DPH’s preliminary data.

Around 61 percent of New London residents are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus as of Dec. 29, according to DPH.