Number Of Coronavirus Cases In Monroe Continues To Be Low

MONROE, CT — Monroe reported two new coronavirus cases in the past week, continuing the downward trend of COVID-19 in the community and the state, according to First Selectman Ken Kellogg.

"The state reports that almost every town in Connecticut had less than five cases per 100,000 population, or less than five cases total, during the last two-week period," Kellogg said, adding that because numbers continue to stay low, the town will host its final vaccination clinic on June 16. As of Thursday, Monroe has had 1,417 cases, and 16 deaths, since the start of the pandemic in March of last year.

For more information on vaccine availability in or around Monroe, visit www.monroect.org/covid-19. Wednesday's final vaccine clinic will be held in the gymnasium of St. Jude School on Monroe Turnpike.

After Friday, Kellogg said he will suspend issuing written pandemic updates going forward, unless there is new information of significance.

"My sincere thanks to our employees, volunteers, residents, and business owners," Kellogg said. "The collective resilience and strong teamwork in our town has kept Monroe working, and safe, during an historic period for our community and nation."