Connecticut's COVID-19 test positivity rate came in at 2.77% Tuesday as hospitalizations continue to drop.
Of 14,754 tests reported Tuesday, 409 came back positive.
There are 271 people currently hospitalized with the virus, a net decrease of nine from the day before. There were two new deaths, bringing the death toll to 8,156.
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In the next step of the vaccine rollout, Connecticut is preparing to begin COVID-19 vaccinations for kids ages 12 to 15 after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the Pfizer shot to be given on an emergency use basis on Monday.
