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Tolland Coronavirus Infections Rising Quickly

Coronavirus cases are skyrocketing in Connecticut. Here is how Tolland compares.

Coronavirus cases are skyrocketing in Connecticut.
Coronavirus cases are skyrocketing in Connecticut. (Chris Dehnel/Patch )

TOLLAND, 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.

Tolland had 45.4 average daily cases per 100,000 residents and a positive test rate of 9.10 percent between Dec. 12-25, according to the state Department of Public Health. There were 42.5 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.

Tolland recorded 74 new coronavirus cases between Dec. 23-30, according to DPH’s preliminary data.

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Around 74 percent of Tolland residents are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus as of Dec. 29, according to DPH.

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