New Milford COVID-19 cases increased by another 27 from Tuesday.  Testing will reopen on Monday.  The next COVID vaccine clinic in New Milford is January 5th from 3pm to 6pm at Pettibone Community Center.  Mayor Pete Bass is again urging eligible residents to get vaccinated or a booster.  Anyone experiencing COVID-19 symptoms is urged to stay home.

Griffin Hospital will be administering pediatric COVID-19 vaccinations in Danbury today.  Children 5 to 11 years old, with parental permission, will be able to get a Pfizer dose at Hudson Montessori School on Shelter Rock Road from 3pm to 5pm.

Bethel has experienced a six-fold increase in the rate of new cases, increasing from at rate of 4.9 per 100,000 population just three weeks ago to this week’s rate of 33.9.  Bethel’s daily test positivity rate has climbed to 6.1 percent.  Visitors to all town-owned buildings, including the municipal center and library are again being required to wear masks.  Masks will be provided for visitors at the building entrances.