Derby Coronavirus Rate Falling; Shelton's Is Rising: Latest Data

DERBY & SHELTON, CT — Connecticut’s coronavirus situation continues to move in the wrong direction as winter approaches.

The number of people hospitalized with the virus reached its highest point since April. The average number of daily cases continues to rise, and the percentage of tests coming back positive is also elevated.

Derby had 17.4 average daily cases per 100,000 residents and a positive test rate of 4.80 percent between Nov. 14-27, according to the state Department of Public Health. There were 23.2 average daily cases per 100,000 residents in the previous two-week reporting period.

As for Shelton, the city had 31.8 average daily cases per 100,000 residents and a positive test rate of 6.40 percent between Nov. 14-27, according to the state health officials. There were 21.7 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.

Derby recorded 25 new coronavirus cases between Nov 26 and Dec. 2, according to DPH’s preliminary data.

Around 76 percent of Derby residents are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus as of Dec. 1, according to DPH.

Shelton recorded 64 new coronavirus cases between Nov 26 and Dec. 2, according to the preliminary data.

About 70 percent of Shelton residents are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus as of Dec. 1, according to state health officials.