Of the 29,670 new tests reported Tuesday, 1,118 came back positive.
The state continues efforts to make the COVID-19 vaccine available to any resident who wants it, though a decision to pause use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after reports of rare complications may lead to delays or cancellations at some clinics. The Connecticut Department of Public Health said roughly 100,000 Connecticut residents have received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and there are no reports of serious adverse events.
The state will continue the vaccine rollout with Pfizer and Moderna during the pause. Those who were scheduled for Johnson & Johnson should contact their provider. Even if your appointment gets canceled, the state says there are still other appointments available.
The list of towns, which also includes towns outside the Naugatuck Valley, includes Waterbury, Bethlehem, New Milford, Wolcott, Brookfield, Derby, Union, Seymour, Watertown, Naugatuck, Torrington, Thomaston and Haddam.
Topping the list is Waterbury. The state says they are seeing 69 positive cases per 100,000 people. Responding to the surge, Waterbury officials say they will be expanding hours at its vaccination clinics and are counting on assistance.
“We anticipate additional mobile units and support from the National Guard in terms of staff,” said Mack Demac, chief of staff for Waterbury Mayor Neil O’Leary.
The state said it is doing contact tracing but at this time it is not clear what is causing the uptick.
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