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Vernon Classified As Yellow Coronavirus Town In Latest Stats

Statistics issued by state officials Thursday shows where the town stands with the coronavirus.

VERNON, CT — Vernon is in the yellow classification when it comes to coronavirus cases, according to the latest state statistics.

The numbers were updated Thursday and reflect the two-week period from Oct. 18 to Oct. 31.

Vernon had 21 confirmed cases in week 1 and 15 last week.

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That's a rate of 8.8 per 100,000.

A chart issued by state officials reflects what that translates to:

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