Stratford Coronavirus Infections Surging: Latest Data

Stratford CT

31 December, 2021

8:30 AM

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STRATFORD, CT — Coronavirus cases are increasing at a dramatic rate in Connecticut despite the lack of available testing. The state most recently reported a daily positive test rate of 20 percent on Thursday. Stratford had 127 average daily cases per 100,000 residents and a positive test rate of 15.00 percent between Dec. 12-25, according to the state Department of Public Health. There were 74.5 average daily cases per 100,000 residents in the previous two-week reporting period. It's important to note that a few cases can have a large impact on a municipal case rate, especially for small towns. Stratford recorded 760 new coronavirus cases between Dec. 23-30, according to DPH's preliminary data. Around 68 percent of Stratford residents are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus as of Dec. 29, according to DPH.