Many Ellington, Somers Residents Have Gotten Coronavirus Vaccine

ELLINGTON/SOMERS, CT — Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continue to crater in Connecticut while at the same time the state makes progress vaccinating people over the age of 65.

Connecticut averaged 27.8 daily coronavirus cases per 100,000 residents between Jan. 31 and Feb. 13 — the previous two-week average was 36.1.

More towns are dropping off the state’s red alert level for coronavirus infections. Towns fall into the red zone when average daily cases exceed 15 per 100,000 population — 138 of 169 towns are still in the red zone.

Ellington recorded 16 new coronavirus cases between Feb. 11 and 17, according to the state Department of Public Health’s preliminary data. There have been 791 cases recorded since the pandemic began and 10 coronavirus-deaths.

Somers recorded 19 new coronavirus cases in that same time period, according to the preliminary data. There have been 806 cases recorded since the pandemic began and 11 coronavirus-deaths.

Ellington had 17.1 average daily cases per 100,000 residents between Jan. 31 and Feb. 13 and a positive test rate of 3.90 percent. There were 28.9 average daily cases per 100,000 residents in the previous two-week reporting period.

Somers had 17.1 average daily cases per 100,000 residents between Jan. 31 and Feb. 13 and a positive test rate of 4.30 percent. There were 20.6 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 last week. About 68 percent of residents over the age of 75 and 29 percent between 65 and 75 have received at least one dose as of Thursday.

Ellington had 1,770 first doses administered as of Feb. 16. About 10.75 percent of town residents have received at least one dose.

Somers had 957 first doses administered as of Feb. 16. About 8.87 percent of town residents have received at least one dose.

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