Newtown Coronavirus Infections Rising Quickly

NEWTOWN, 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.

Newtown had 85 average daily cases per 100,000 residents and a positive test rate of 11.40 percent between Dec. 12-25, according to the state Department of Public Health. There were 56.1 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.

Newtown recorded 249 new coronavirus cases between Dec. 23-30, according to DPH’s preliminary data.

Around 73 percent of Newtown residents are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus as of Dec. 29, according to DPH.