GOVERNOR LAMONT PROVIDES UPDATE ON CONNECTICUT’S CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE EFFORTS (Latest Data as of 5:30PM on Wednesday, June 10, 2020)
Data updates on testing in Connecticut
A county-by-county breakdown includes:
County
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COVID-19 Cases
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COVID-19 Deaths
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COVID-19 Hospitalizations
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Confirmed
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Probable
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Confirmed
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Probable
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Fairfield County
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15,519
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615
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1,029
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292
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92
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Hartford County
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10,274
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650
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1,001
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302
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69
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Litchfield County
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1,368
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62
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113
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21
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3
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Middlesex County
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1,144
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55
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128
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36
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12
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New Haven County
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11,539
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372
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879
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145
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84
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New London County
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1,068
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62
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72
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25
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8
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Tolland County
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810
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68
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47
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14
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0
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Windham County
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429
|
8
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13
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1
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2
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Pending address validation
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297
|
7
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1
|
1
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0
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Total
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42,448
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1,899
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3,283
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837
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270
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For several additional graphs and tables containing more data, including a list of cases in every municipality, click here. |
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Governor Lamont signs 52nd executive order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19
Governor Lamont today signed another executive order – the 52nd since he enacted the emergency declarations – that builds upon his efforts to encourage mitigation strategies that slow down transmission of the virus. Executive Order No. 7YY enacts the following provisions:
- Resumption of court filing deadlines: Amends Executive Order No. 7G, Section 2 to provide that the suspension of requirements or deadlines related to Supreme or Appellate Court filings in cases pending before those courts to assist the Judicial Branch in its plans to resume more court business.
- Modifications to DMV functions: Makes several adjustments to the functions administered by the Department of Motor Vehicles to allow customers to conduct more business remotely and reduce the need for in-person visits to DMV branches and affiliates..
- Modifications to Executive Order No. 7E: Repeals Executive Order No. 7E, Section 2 effective June 15.
**Download: Governor Lamont’s Executive Order No. 7YY
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PURA encourages eligible residents to access federal Lifeline Program to access affordable broadband and telephone services during COVID-19 crisis
In light of the continued financial difficulties attributable to the ongoing public health crisis, Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) is reminding Connecticut residents that the federal Lifeline Program has available resources to support low-income customers experiencing connectivity issues with broadband and telephone services.
Administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company, the Lifeline Program is available to help eligible low-income customers gain access to more affordable broadband internet and phone services by offering monthly discounts on certain products. Benefits are limited to one per qualifying household. Residents are eligible for the Lifeline Program if one of the following criteria are met:
- Customer participates in certain federal benefits programs, such as Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Federal Public Housing or the Veterans Pension and Survivor’s Benefit; or
- Customer’s household income is at or below 135 percent of the federal poverty guidelines.
LifelineSupport provides detailed information about how to apply for benefits, eligibility requirements, and other specifics of the program, including the recent relief offered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that relaxes qualifications around qualifying for the Lifeline Program and expands access to the Lifeline Program’s National Eligibility Verifier.