Ridgefield Coronavirus Infections Rising Quickly

RIDGEFIELD, 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.

Ridgefield had 102.7 average daily cases per 100,000 residents and a positive test rate of 10.40 percent between Dec. 12-25, according to the state Department of Public Health. There were 48.9 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.

Ridgefield recorded 250 new coronavirus cases between Dec. 23-30, according to DPH’s preliminary data.

Around 76 percent of Ridgefield residents are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus as of Dec. 29, according to DPH.