Health & Fitness
Vernon Coronavirus Infections Rising Quickly
Vernon had 61.8 average daily cases per 100,000 residents and a positive test rate of 11.70 percent between Dec. 12-25.
VERNON, 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.
Vernon had 61.8 average daily cases per 100,000 residents and a positive test rate of 11.70 percent between Dec. 12-25, according to the state Department of Public Health. There were 58.1 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.
Vernon recorded 162 new coronavirus cases between Dec. 23-30, according to DPH’s preliminary data.
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Around 71 percent of Vernon residents are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus as of Dec. 29, according to DPH.
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