Big Spike In Danbury Coronavirus Cases From Thanksgiving: Mayor

DANBURY, CT — Another 412 Danbury residents were confirmed positive for the coronavirus from over the past three days, Mayor Mark Boughton said Monday evening.

"There's something going on out there," Boughton said during a livestream on Facebook.

In addition to the high number of cases citywide, Boughton said there has been a "decent amount" of city employees who have tested positive for COVID-19 and are now in isolation or quarantine. As a result, effective Tuesday, City Hall will be only open to resident by appointment only.

"Just call the department you want to go to, and they'll figure out a way to get your business done," Boughton said.

The spike in the numbers can be traced to family gatherings over Thanksgiving, according to the mayor.

"Our contact tracers are seeing the spread in small family — or extended family — gatherings," he said.

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Danbury continues to struggle with coronavirus infections with the second highest per capita rate in the state and the highest positive test rate over the past two weeks.

Future coronavirus-related restrictions will be tied to hospital capacity, according to Gov. Ned Lamont. He said there isn't a specific number that would trigger the change, but on Monday pointed out some states like California, which has had regional restrictions kick in when the region's intensive care capacity hits 85 percent.