Ellington, Somers Coronavirus Update: Cases And Vaccinations

ELLINGTON/SOMERS, CT — Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations have been trending down in Connecticut over the past few weeks.

Connecticut had 36.1 daily average cases per 100,000 population between Jan. 24 and Feb. 6 — that’s the lowest two-week average since early November.

Ellington recorded 25 new coronavirus cases between Feb. 4 and 10. There have been 776 cases recorded since the pandemic began and 10 coronavirus-deaths.

Somers recorded 24 new coronavirus cases between Feb. 4 and 10. There have been 783 cases recorded since the pandemic began and 11 coronavirus-deaths.

Ellington had 28.9 average daily cases per 100,000 residents between Jan. 24 and Feb. 6 and a positive test rate of 5.70 percent. There were 35.1 average daily cases per 100,000 residents in the previous two-week reporting period.

Somers had 29.7 average daily cases per 100,000 residents between Jan. 24 and Feb. 6 and a positive test rate of 6.60 percent. There were 26.6 average daily cases per 100,000 residents in the previous two-week reporting period. It’s important to note that a relatively small number of cases can have a big effect on the case rate, especially in smaller towns.

Vaccines

The state opened vaccination appointments for people between 65 and 74 years old on Thursday.

Ellington had 1,343 first doses administered as of Feb. 11. About 8.16 percent of town residents have received at least one dose and 74.02 percent of residents 75 and older have received at least one dose.

Somers had 750 first doses administered as of Feb. 11. About 6.95 percent of town residents have received at least one dose and 57.84 percent of residents 75 and older have received at least one dose.

This data comes from the Connecticut Department of Public Health and is not finalized.

Story by Patch editor Rich Scinto

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