After spending weeks hovering around 2% to 3%, Connecticut's COVID-19 test positive rate jumped to nearly 5% on Tuesday, according to the latest data released from the state.
Connecticut's test positivity rate is now 4.96%, up from 2.95% the day before. Of the 17,203 tests administered since Monday, 853 came back positive.
The state's active hospitalizations due to COVID-19 decreased by four while an additional 11 residents lost their lives due to the disease.
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Following is the new time frame:
- March 19: Scheduling opens to all individuals between 45 to 54
- April 5 (tentative): Scheduling opens to all individuals age 16 to 44
- The state will work with providers and the Department of Developmental Services to accelerate access for the most medically high-risk individuals under 45 during the month of April.