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07/08/2020
Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts
Latest Data as of 4:30PM on Wednesday, July 8, 2020
(HARTFORD, CT) – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2020:
Data updates on testing in Connecticut
The following is a summary of the day-to-day newly reported data on cases, deaths, and tests in Connecticut. It is important to note that these newly reported updates include data that occurred over the last several days to a week. All data in this report are preliminary, and data for previous dates will be updated as new reports are received and data errors are corrected.
|
Overall Summary |
Statewide Total |
Change Since Yesterday |
|
COVID-19 Cases |
47,108 |
+75 |
|
COVID-19-Associated Deaths |
4,343 |
+5 |
|
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19 |
88 |
+5 |
|
COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported |
535,465 |
+7,335 |
County-by-county breakdown:
|
County |
COVID-19 Cases |
COVID-19 Deaths |
COVID-19 Hospitalizations |
||
|
Confirmed |
Probable |
Confirmed |
Probable |
||
|
Fairfield County |
16,220 |
639 |
1,072 |
306 |
34 |
|
Hartford County |
11,155 |
680 |
1,065 |
317 |
29 |
|
Litchfield County |
1,446 |
63 |
117 |
20 |
0 |
|
Middlesex County |
1,272 |
59 |
149 |
38 |
8 |
|
New Haven County |
12,097 |
389 |
929 |
150 |
13 |
|
New London County |
1,246 |
62 |
76 |
26 |
3 |
|
Tolland County |
857 |
69 |
50 |
14 |
0 |
|
Windham County |
619 |
7 |
13 |
1 |
1 |
|
Pending address validation |
217 |
11 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Total |
45,129 |
1,979 |
3,471 |
872 |
88 |
For several additional graphs and tables containing more data, including a list of cases in every municipality, visit ct.gov/coronavirus and click the link that is labeled, “COVID-19 Data Tracker.”
State campgrounds open for the season
As of today, all campgrounds at Connecticut State Parks have opened for the 2020 season. Due to the pandemic and help maintain social distancing, all campers are required to make reservations in advance of their stay. Walk-in campers will not be permitted this season. Campers are also reminded to wear a face covering when coming into their office to check in for their reserved campsite.
For more information about the operations of state campgrounds and to make a reservation, visit the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection website.
Governor Lamont encourages residents to sign up for the state’s CTAlert notification system
Governor Lamont is encouraging Connecticut residents to sign up for CTAlert, the state’s emergency alert system, which provides text message notifications to users. To subscribe, text the keyword COVIDCT to 888-777.
Providing information to Connecticut residents
For the most up-to-date information from the State of Connecticut on COVID-19, including an FAQ and other guidance and resources, residents are encouraged to visit ct.gov/coronavirus.
Individuals who have general questions that are not answered on the website can also call 2-1-1 for assistance. The hotline is available 24 hours a day and has multilingual assistance. Relay services can be accessed by calling 7-1-1. Anyone who is out-of-state or using Relay can connect to Connecticut 2-1-1 toll free by dialing 1-800-203-1234. The hotline is intended to be used by individuals who are not experiencing symptoms but may have general questions related to COVID-19. Anyone who is experiencing symptoms are strongly urged to contact their medical provider.
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