Over the past two weeks, Bethel experienced 194 new cases, which translates to a positivity rate of about 10%. First Selectman Matt Knickerbocker says the timing of new cases seems to indicate a strong connection between Thanksgiving holiday get-togethers. For this reason, the CDC and state health officials are advising Connecticut residents not to travel or have social gatherings with anyone other than the people you live with over the upcoming Christmas and New Year's weekends.  New travel guidance was also issued by Governor Lamont, with exemptions for essential workers and those who have already tested negative within a certain time frame.