Many Enfield Residents Have Gotten Coronavirus Vaccine

ENFIELD, 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.

Enfield recorded 39 new coronavirus cases between Feb. 11 and 17, according to the state Department of Public Health’s preliminary data. There have been 2,794 cases recorded since the pandemic began and 46 coronavirus-deaths.

Enfield had 20.2 average daily cases per 100,000 residents between Jan. 31 and Feb. 13 and a positive test rate of 4.20 percent. There were 26.7 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.

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.

Enfield had 3,638 first doses administered as of Feb. 16. About 8.33 percent of town residents have received at least one dose.

Story by Patch editor Rich Scinto

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