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03/31/2020

DMHAS Releases Aggregate Data of Laboratory Confirmed Cases of COVID-19

Hartford, CT – The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) today released aggregate data of the reported number of laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 identified within its state-operated inpatient facilities.

 

Laboratory Confirmed Cases of COVID-19

Patients

Staff

Connecticut Valley Hospital

5

2

Whiting Forensic Hospital

5

0

Capitol Regional Mental Health Center

0

0

Connecticut Mental Health Center

0

0

River Valley Services

0

0

Southeast Mental Health Authority

0

0

Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System

0

0

Western Connecticut Mental Health Network

0

0

Total:

10

2

 

DMHAS has taken significant steps to protect clients and staff from COVID-19 throughout the DMHAS system. These include:

  •  Adjusting outpatient services while promoting social distancing including telephone check-ins and closing wellness centers and social clubs;
  • Restricting visitors from DMHAS facilities;
  • Conducting health screenings of all individuals who enter DMHAS facilities, including staff and clients;
  • Approving over 1,000 employees for telework to promote social distancing and minimize exposure to clients and staff at DMHAS facilities; and,
  • Directing staff who are symptomatic or have been in close contact with individuals suspected of or having COVID-19 to stay home and self-quarantine to prevent infecting clients and other staff.

For more information, visit the DMHAS COVID-19 Response webpage at https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS-COVID-19.

 

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