Manchester Virus Statistics: The Latest Numbers From The State

Manchester CT

22 April, 2022

12:45 PM

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MANCHESTER, CT — The number of Connecticut towns in the state's highest warning level for coronavirus infections exploded from 54 to 108 over the past week. The state's seven-day positive test rate was 7.6 percent as of Thursday. Manchester had 15.9 average daily cases per 100,000 residents and a positive test rate of 9.60 percent between April 3-16 according to the state Department of Public Health. There were 10.7 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. Manchester recorded 75 new coronavirus cases between April 15-21, according to DPH's preliminary data.