Daily coronavirus updates: Connecticut’s positivity rate below 1% for second consecutive day

Connecticut on Friday reported 171 newly identified coronavirus cases out of 18,425 tests administered, for a daily positivity rate of 0.9%.Connecticut on Friday reported a daily positivity rate below 1% for the second consecutive day, as the state’s coronavirus metrics continue to generally improve.

While the number of tests administered has decreased, in large part due to reduced testing of people without symptoms, Connecticut has continually reported a declining positivity rate.

Coronavirus hospitalizations have been on the decline as well, even as coronavirus-linked deaths have continued at a steady rate over the past few weeks.

Connecticut on Friday reported 171 newly identified…