The infection rate for COVID 19 in New Fairfield continues to rise and First Selectman Pat Del Monaco encouraged everyone to continue to wear a mask and to practice social distancing. Approximately 20-percent of New Fairfield residents have been vaccinated. New Fairfield continues to make progress in COVID-19 vaccine administration. Selectman Khris Hall noted that 500 doses of the vaccine were given last week. This includes 200 second doses of the Moderna shot, 200 first doses of the Moderna shot and 100 shots of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.