Shelton And Derby Coronavirus Infection Rates Well Over 25%

SHELTON & DERBY, CT — There are some early signs that the omicron wave may have peaked or will peak soon in Connecticut, but infection rates remain extremely high.

The number of COVID-19 patients in hospitals hasn’t risen as quickly in the past few days, but nearly 2,000 already there are putting great strain on the hospital system.

Meanwhile, the number of COVID-19 cases reported among the Connecticut PK-12 school community has grown.

Derby had 273.8 average daily cases per 100,000 residents and a positive test rate of 33.70 percent between Dec. 26 and Jan. 8, according to the state Department of Public Health. There were 153.4 average daily cases per 100,000 residents in the previous two-week reporting period.

At the same time, Shelton had 242.3 average daily cases per 100,000 residents and a positive test rate of 28.80. There were 177.3 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 306 new coronavirus cases between Jan. 7-13, according to DPH’s preliminary data.

Around 86 percent of Derby residents are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus as of Jan. 12, according to DPH.

Shelton recorded 669 new coronavirus cases during the same period, and around 72 percent of Shelton residents are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus as of Jan. 12, according to state health officials.