The COVID-19 case rate in New Fairfield has decreased significantly over the past few weeks to 7 cases per 100,000 population.  The test positivity rate has also decreased to 2-percent.  The vaccination rate in Town is 54-percent overall, with 100 percent of those over 65, 64-percent of those 45 to 64 and half of those 15 to 44 having received a first dose of vaccine, as reported by the State Department of Public Health. 

New Fairfield's vaccination rate is among the lowest in the area, and First Selectman Pat Del Monaco encourage all who are eligible to get vaccinated.

Vaccinated people will not be required to wear masks indoors, however unvaccinated people must continue to wear masks when indoors in public settings.  Businesses may choose to require universal masking considering their facility, business or customer needs.