Over the course of a week, New Fairfield has reported 28 new, confirmed cases of COVID-19. The COVID infection rate in New Fairfield has dropped to 30 cases per 100,000 people, however, the town is still in the red zone.  The latest data from the Connecticut Department of Public Health indicates that about 500 of the town's 625 residents over 75 have been vaccinated, that's about 79% of elderly New Fairfield residents.  First Selectman Pat Del Monaco expects certain frontline essential workers to become eligible for vaccine sometime in March.  Any resident having difficulty navigating the VAMS registration system is urged to contact the Senior Center at 203-312-5665 or 203-312-5686.