CT Coronavirus Hospitalizations Climb As Thanksgiving Nears

CONNECTICUT — Connecticut continues to see a growing number of coronavirus hospitalizations and deaths, according to the latest state report.

The state reported another 1,702 coronavirus cases Tuesday and a 5.16 percent positive test rate. There were 12 additional coronavirus deaths and hospitalizations increased by a net of 20 patients to 777.

The state’s positive test rate over the last seven days is about 5.37 percent.

The towns with the most new reported cases over the past day are:

1. Stamford: 119
2. Bridgeport: 105
3. Hartford: 88
4. Waterbury: 81
5. Danbury: 67
6. Norwalk: 61
7. New Haven: 57
8. New Britain: 47
9. Meriden: 36
10. Stratford: 35

The towns with the most new cases in the past week are:

1. Stamford: 463
2. Bridgeport: 883
3. Hartford: 648
4. Waterbury: 588
5. Danbury: 488
6. Norwalk: 428
7. New Haven: 385
8. New Britain: 350
9. Meriden: 318
10. Stratford: 175