Many Windsor Locks, East Windsor Residents Have Been Vaccinated

WINDSOR LOCKS/EAST WINDSOR, 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.

Windsor Locks recorded 10 new coronavirus cases between Feb. 11 and 17, according to the state Department of Public Health’s preliminary data. There have been 867 cases recorded since the pandemic began and 28 coronavirus-deaths.

East Windsor recorded 5 new coronavirus cases in that same time period, according to the preliminary data. There have been 766 cases recorded since the pandemic began and 3 coronavirus-deaths.

Windsor Locks had 21.6 average daily cases per 100,000 residents between Jan. 31 and Feb. 13 and a positive test rate of 6.00 percent. There were 40.7 average daily cases per 100,000 residents in the previous two-week reporting period.

East Windsor had 15.7 average daily cases per 100,000 residents between Jan. 31 and Feb. 13 and a positive test rate of 4.70 percent. There were 19 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.

Windsor Locks had 1,515 first doses administered as of Feb. 16. About 11.79 percent of town residents have received at least one dose.

East Windsor had 1,284 first doses administered as of Feb. 16. About 11.00 percent of town residents have received at least one dose.

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