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04/09/2021

Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

Latest Data as of 4:00PM on Friday, April 9, 2021

(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 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021:

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.

County-by-county breakdown of current COVID-19 hospitalizations:

For a series of interactive graphs and maps that provide additional data, including metrics related to age, gender, and race/ethnicity, as well as data broken down by every town and city in Connecticut, visit ct.gov/coronavirus and click the link that is labeled, “Data Tracker.”

Connecticut residents eligible to receive FEMA funeral assistance funding

Beginning Monday, April 12, 2021, Connecticut residents will be able to apply for funding under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Funeral Assistance program. This federally administered program will provide financial assistance to cover certain burial and funeral expenses for deaths related to COVID-19.

To be eligible, the death must have occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories and the District of Columbia, the death certificate must indicate the death was attributed to COVID-19, and the applicant must be either a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who incurred funeral expenses after January 20, 2020. FEMA has released a list of frequently asked questions to help provide greater detail on eligibility.

Those interested should contact FEMA’s call center at 844-684-6333 (TTY: 800-462-7585). The call center is open on Mondays through Fridays between 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Applicants should be prepared to provide the following documentation when applying:

• An official death certificate that attributes the death directly or indirectly to COVID-19 and shows that the death occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories and the District of Columbia. (Connecticut residents should request official death certificates through the municipal vital records office within the town where the death occurred or the decedent’s town of residence. Instructions on how to contact the appropriate town office can be found here.)
• Funeral expense documents (receipts, funeral home contract, etc.) that includes the applicant’s name, the deceased person’s name, the amount of funeral expenses, and the dates the funeral expenses happened.
• Proof of funds received from other sources specifically for use toward funeral costs. FEMA is not able to duplicate benefits received from burial or funeral insurance, financial assistance received from voluntary agencies, government agencies, or other sources.

For more information about this assistance and a list of frequently asked questions, visit www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance.

Providing information to Connecticut residents

For the most up-to-date information from the State of Connecticut on COVID-19, residents are encouraged to visit ct.gov/coronavirus. Residents can also subscribe to text message alerts from the state by texting the keyword COVIDCT to 888-777.

Individuals who have general questions that are not answered on the website can call 2-1-1 for assistance. The hotline is available 24 hours a day and has multilingual assistance. Anyone who is out-of-state or requires a toll-free number can connect to Connecticut 2-1-1 by dialing 1-800-203-1234. This 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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