Shelton And Derby Coronavirus Infections Rising Quickly

SHELTON & DERBY, 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.

Derby had 77 average daily cases per 100,000 residents and a positive test rate of 11.90 percent between Dec. 12-25, according to the state Department of Public Health. There were 69.5 average daily cases per 100,000 residents in the previous two-week reporting period.

During the same periods, Shelton had 98.3 average daily cases per 100,000 residents and a positive test rate of 12.50 percent. There were 58.4 average daily cases per 100,000 among Shelton 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 103 new coronavirus cases between Dec. 23-30, according to DPH’s preliminary data, and around 82 percent of Derby residents are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus as of Dec. 29.

Shelton recorded 467 new coronavirus cases between Dec. 23-30. About 71 percent of Shelton residents are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus as of Dec. 29, according to DPH.