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First Flu Death Of Season Confirmed In Connecticut As Person In 50s First Flu Death Of Season Confirmed In Connecticut As Person In 50s
First Flu Death Of Season Confirmed In Connecticut As Person In 50s Health officials have reported this season's first flu death in Connecticut. The individual who died in November was a resident of New London County and was in their 50s, the Connecticut Department of Health announced on Monday, Nov. 28. No further information about the patient is will be released, officials reported. Flu season occurs between October and May, and the highest levels of influenza are usually seen between December and March, according to the report.  “This is a tragic reminder that the 2022-23 flu season is already an active one. As we approach the holidays, I strongly…

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COVID-19: Hospitalizations Down, Positivity Up In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases, Deaths COVID-19: Hospitalizations Down, Positivity Up In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases, Deaths
Covid-19: Hospitalizations Down, Positivity Up In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases, Deaths The number of COVID-19 patients being treated in Connecticut hospitals is approaching double digits for the first time since last summer, though the positive infection rate statewide rose for the third straight day. There were nearly 11,000 COVID-19 tests administered in Connecticut on Monday, March 14, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health, resulting in 305 confirmed cases of the virus for a 2.88 daily positive infection rate. The infection rate is up from 2.57 the previous day and below 2 percent last week. Eight more COVID-19 patients were discharged from Co…

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COVID-19: Hospitalizations Under 125 In CT, Infection Rate Up; Latest Update By County COVID-19: Hospitalizations Under 125 In CT, Infection Rate Up; Latest Update By County
Covid-19: Hospitalizations Under 125 In CT, Infection Rate Up; Latest Update By County There are now fewer than 125 COVID-19 patients being treated for the virus in Connecticut as the state continues to recover from the winter surge of new infections that plagued the region. Nineteen more COVID-19 patients were discharged from Connecticut hospitals over the weekend, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health, bringing the total being treated down to 121 after peaking at more than 1,000 following the holidays when the virus peaked in mid-January. There were 31,488 COVID-19 tests administered in Connecticut over the weekend beginning on Friday, Marc…

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COVID-19: Infection Rate Below 4 Percent, Hospitalizations Under 300 In CT COVID-19: Infection Rate Below 4 Percent, Hospitalizations Under 300 In CT
Covid-19: Infection Rate Below 4 Percent, Hospitalizations Under 300 In CT There are now fewer than 300 COVID-19 patients being treated for the virus in Connecticut as the state continues to recover from the January surge of new infections that plagued the region. Thirty-five more COVID-19 patients were discharged from Connecticut hospitals, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health, bringing the total being treated down to 290 after peaking at more than 1,000 following the holidays when the virus peaked in mid-January. There were 32,916 COVID-19 tests administered in Connecticut on Thursday, Feb. 17, resulting in 1,263 laboratory-confirme…

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COVID-19: Infection Rate Down, Hospitalizations Below 350 In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases COVID-19: Infection Rate Down, Hospitalizations Below 350 In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases
Covid-19: Infection Rate Down, Hospitalizations Below 350 In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases There are now fewer than 350 COVID-19 patients being treated for the virus in Connecticut as the state continues to recover from the January surge of new infections that plagued the region. Forty-five more COVID-19 patients were discharged from Connecticut hospitals, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health, bringing the total being treated down to 340 after peaking at more than 1,000 following the holidays when the virus peaked in mid-January. There were 30,046 COVID-19 tests administered in Connecticut on Tuesday, Feb. 15, resulting in 1,464 laboratory-confirmed …

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COVID-19: CT Hits New Hospitalization Milestone; Latest Breakdown Of Cases, Deaths COVID-19: CT Hits New Hospitalization Milestone; Latest Breakdown Of Cases, Deaths
Covid-19: CT Hits New Hospitalization Milestone; Latest Breakdown Of Cases, Deaths There are now fewer than 400 COVID-19 patients being treated for the virus in Connecticut as the state continues to recover from the January surge of new infections that plagued the region. Twenty-one more COVID-19 patients were discharged from Connecticut hospitals, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health, bringing the total being treated down to 385 after peaking at more than 1,000 following the holidays. There were 11,688 COVID-19 tests administered in Connecticut on Monday, Feb. 14, resulting in 710 laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus for a 6.1 percent dai…

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COVID-19: Infection Rate Plateaus, Hospitalizations Up In CT; Latest Rundown Of New Cases COVID-19: Infection Rate Plateaus, Hospitalizations Up In CT; Latest Rundown Of New Cases
Covid-19: Infection Rate Plateaus, Hospitalizations Up In CT; Latest Rundown Of New Cases The positive COVID-19 infection rate in Connecticut remained steadily high, as nearly a quarter of all COVID-19 tests being administered have come back positive for the virus as the state continues contending with new variants of the virus and rising hospitalizations. In the latest update provided by the state Department of Health on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 28,312 COVID-19 tests were administered in Connecticut in the past 24 hours, resulting in 6,751 laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus for a 23.85 percent daily positivity rate. The positive infection rate is up slightly from the weekend, whi…

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COVID-19: Infection Rate In CT Stays Over 20 Percent; New Deaths Reported COVID-19: Infection Rate In CT Stays Over 20 Percent; New Deaths Reported
Covid-19: Infection Rate In CT Stays Over 20 Percent; New Deaths Reported Connecticut's daily COVID-19 positivity rate held above 20 percent as more than 120 virus-related deaths were reported in the past week. On Thursday, Jan. 6, Gov. Ned Lamont announced that the state administered 38,674 COVID-19 tests within the past 24 hours, resulting in 8,823 laboratory-confirmed cases. The 22.81 percent infection rate marks the third straight day the positivity rate was above 20 percent after spiking near 25 percent earlier in the week. One hundred and twenty-one new COVID fatalities were reported in the past week in Connecticut, which now has reported 9,281 virus-…

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COVID-19: Positivity Rate, Hospitalizations Remain High In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases COVID-19: Positivity Rate, Hospitalizations Remain High In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases
Covid-19: Positivity Rate, Hospitalizations Remain High In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases The daily positive COVID-19 infection rate in Connecticut remains high as more patients are being admitted into hospitals for treatment of the virus.  One day after setting a record for the state's positive infection rate, Gov. Ned Lamont announced on Wednesday, Jan. 5 that Connecticut administered more than 45,000 COVID-19 tests, which resulted in 10,344 laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus for a 22.60 percent positivity rate.  The previous day, the infection rate was approaching 24 percent, marking a new daily high for Connecticut, prompting Lamont to advise that "it may get …

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COVID-19: CT Hospitalizations Up, Infection Rate Hits New High; Latest Breakdown Of Cases COVID-19: CT Hospitalizations Up, Infection Rate Hits New High; Latest Breakdown Of Cases
Covid-19: CT Hospitalizations Up, Infection Rate Hits New High; Latest Breakdown Of Cases Connecticut set a concerning record as its daily positive COVID-19 infection rate rose to a record high. In his latest COVID-19 briefing on Tuesday, Jan. 4, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said that the state administered 44,449 new tests in the past 24 hours, resulting in 10,602 confirmed cases of the virus for a 23.85 percent daily positive infection rate. The number marks a record high since the pandemic began, topping the previous day's 21.52 percent positivity rate, though Lamont cautioned that "it may get worse before it gets better," during his briefing. One hundred and ten more COVID-1…

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COVID-19: CT Unveils New Guidance, Renews Commitment To Keep Schools Open COVID-19: CT Unveils New Guidance, Renews Commitment To Keep Schools Open
Covid-19: CT Unveils New Guidance, Renews Commitment To Keep Schools Open Though the positive COVID-19 infection rate in Connecticut has hit a new record high, the state is committed to keeping schools open amid the latest surge of fresh infections. During a COVID-19 briefing on Tuesday, Jan. 4, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said that despite the positivity rate topping 24 percent, the state has no intention to shut down schools and want to keep children in the classroom as long as possible. Connecticut Department of Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani said during the briefing that the state is directing school nurses to concentrate more on what will keep students …

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COVID-19: Infection Rate In CT Soars Past 20 Percent; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County COVID-19: Infection Rate In CT Soars Past 20 Percent; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County
Covid-19: Infection Rate In CT Soars Past 20 Percent; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County Connecticut has seen nearly 8,000 newly confirmed COVID-19 infections daily as the number of patients being treated for the virus in state hospitals rose by more than 300.  Over the weekend, there were 110,017 COVID-19 tests administered in Connecticut, resulting in 23,678 confirmed cases of the virus for a 21.52 percent positive infection rate of those tested.  There have been more than 9,000 virus-related deaths recorded in Connecticut since the pandemic began nearly two years ago in March 2020. Three hundred and one new COVID-19 patients were admitted to Connecticut hospitals,…

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COVID-19: Hospitalizations Top 700; Latest Breakdown Of Cases COVID-19: Hospitalizations Top 700; Latest Breakdown Of Cases
Covid-19: Hospitalizations Top 700; Latest Breakdown Of Cases Connecticut crossed another concerning milestone in its battle against the winter COVID-19 surge as the number of patients being hospitalized for the virus topped 700. Thirty-five new COVID-19 patients were admitted to Connecticut hospitals in the past 24 hours, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health, leaving 716 still being treated for the virus. Gov. Ned Lamont is urging Connecticut residents to get vaccinated and booster shots, noting that the majority of those hospitalized with COVID-19 are among the state's unvaccinated population. Of the 716 being treated,…

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COVID-19: Positivity Rate In CT Spikes Over 8 Percent; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County COVID-19: Positivity Rate In CT Spikes Over 8 Percent; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County
Covid-19: Positivity Rate In CT Spikes Over 8 Percent; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County The recent surge of new COVID-19 infections in Connecticut has led to the state's positivity rate spiking to its highest level in nearly a year. In the latest update from the state Department of Health, there were 23,047 COVID-19 tests administered in Connecticut on Monday, Dec. 6, resulting in 1,919 laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus. The 8.33 percent positive infection rate is up from 5.80 percent the previous day and is the highest recorded in approximately 11 months. It is the first time that the daily positivity rate was above 8 percent since early January. There have been more …

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COVID-19: CT Sees New Surge In Hospitalizations; Latest Breakdown Of Cases COVID-19: CT Sees New Surge In Hospitalizations; Latest Breakdown Of Cases
Covid-19: CT Sees New Surge In Hospitalizations; Latest Breakdown Of Cases The number of COVID-19 patients being treated in Connecticut hospitals has spiked to 500 as the number of unvaccinated filling beds continues to rise.  In his latest update from the state Department of Health, 80 more patients were admitted to Connecticut hospitals over the weekend as the number of new post-Thanksgiving infections being reported is surging. Of the 500 patients who are hospitalized, 386 (77.2 percent) are not fully vaccianted, according to Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont. According to state health officials, in the past week, unvaccinated people in Connecticut had a 4.5-ti…

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COVID-19: New Strain Coupled With Arrival Of Flu Season Spark Concerns In Connecticut COVID-19: New Strain Coupled With Arrival Of Flu Season Spark Concerns In Connecticut
Covid-19: New Strain Coupled With Arrival Of Flu Season Spark Concerns In Connecticut The new, more transmissible Omicron variant of the virus coupled with a rise in new flu cases is compounding Connecticut's COVID-19 concerns. Alarm bells are sounding for some across the state as flu season begins picking up steam as Connecticut - and the rest of the nation - continues contending with COVID-19 and new strains of the virus. Health officials are encouraging Connecticut residents to get their flu shots, as well as booster shots, as they seek to curtail the spread of COVID-19, which has seen another winter surge of new infections following the Thanksgiving holiday. According t…

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COVID-19: CT Sees New Rise In Virus Transmissions; Latest Case Breakdown By County, Community COVID-19: CT Sees New Rise In Virus Transmissions; Latest Case Breakdown By County, Community
Covid-19: CT Sees New Rise In Virus Transmissions; Latest Case Breakdown By County, Community In advance of Thanksgiving weekend, Connecticut saw its daily COVID-19 positivity rate spike up near 5 percent as friends and families get ready to celebrate at mass gatherings. In the latest update from the State Department of Health, Connecticut administered 16,255 COVID-19 tests, which resulted in 754 laboratory-confirmed cases for a 4.64 percent positivity rate of those tested. The state has been averaging more than 700 new daily COVID-19 cases over the past week-and-a-half, representing an increase of more than 100 percent over the previous two weeks. Related story - COVID-19: …

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COVID-19: Infection Rate, Hospitalizations Up In CT; Breakdown Of New Cases By County COVID-19: Infection Rate, Hospitalizations Up In CT; Breakdown Of New Cases By County
Covid-19: Infection Rate, Hospitalizations Up In CT; Breakdown Of New Cases By County The number of COVID-19 patients being treated in Connecticut hospitals is back above 225 as the state saw a slight surge of new cases over the weekend. Since Friday, Nov. 12, Connecticut conducted 75,526 COVID-19 cases, resulting in 2,179 new laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus for a 2,89 percent positive infection rate, up from the previous data released by the state Department of Health. Related story - COVID-19: New Deaths Reported, Infection Rate Steady In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County Thirteen new COVID-19 patients were admitted to Connecticut hospitals, as the numb…

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COVID-19: Beware Of Scam Calls About Exposure, CT DOH Says COVID-19: Beware Of Scam Calls About Exposure, CT DOH Says
Covid-19: Beware Of Scam Calls About Exposure, CT DOH Says The Connecticut Department of Health is cautioning of opportunistic fraudsters who have been posing as purported COVID-19 contact tracers as part of a more elaborate scam. An alert was issued by the DOH after the Fairfield Health Department in Fairfield County advised that they had received a dozen calls from Connecticut residents in the past two weeks who were instructed to call a number regarding potential COVID-19 exposure. Officials said that none of the people contacted had been in Fairfield, and none were in the DPH ContaCT system, which tracks those who may have been exposed to the …

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COVID-19: Positive Infection Rate Above 3 Percent For Second Day; Breakdown Of Cases By County COVID-19: Positive Infection Rate Above 3 Percent For Second Day; Breakdown Of Cases By County
Covid-19: Positive Infection Rate Above 3 Percent For Second Day; Breakdown Of Cases By County For the second straight day, the daily positive COVID-19 infection rate in Connecticut is above 3 percent as the state and region gears up for the holidays.  The daily positive infection rate of those tested in Connecticut dipped slightly, to 3.03 percent in the latest update from the state Department of Health on Wednesday, Nov. 10, down from 3.23 percent the previous day, which represented the highest figure in six weeks. A total of 17,585 COVID-19 tests were administered, bringing the total to 11.197 since the pandemic began in March 2020, resulting in 533 laboratory-confirmed cases…

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COVID-19: Infection Rate, Hospitalizations Up In CT; Breakdown Of New Cases By County COVID-19: Infection Rate, Hospitalizations Up In CT; Breakdown Of New Cases By County
Covid-19: Infection Rate, Hospitalizations Up In CT; Breakdown Of New Cases By County The number of COVID-19 patients being treated in Connecticut hospitals is back above 200 as the state saw a slight surge of new cases over the weekend. Since Friday, Nov. 5, Connecticut conducted 36,557 COVID-19 cases, resulting in 941 new laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus for a 2.57 percent positive infection rate, up from the previous data released by the state Department of Health. Ten new COVID-19 patients were admitted to Connecticut hospitals, as the number being treated rose back up to 207 after it dipped below 200 for several days the previous week. Since the beginning of the…

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COVID-19: New Hospitalizations Reported In CT; Latest Case Breakdown By County COVID-19: New Hospitalizations Reported In CT; Latest Case Breakdown By County
Covid-19: New Hospitalizations Reported In CT; Latest Case Breakdown By County There were 11 new COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Connecticut as the daily positive infection rate dropped back below 2 percent. In the latest COVID-19 update released by the state Department of Health on Wednesday, Nov. 3, there were 21,470 tests administered, resulting in 391 laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus for a 1.82 percent daily infection rate. The 11 new COVID-19 patients brought the total number hospitalized up to 215 after dropping below 200 a week earlier.  Since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, there have been a total of 11.87 million COVID-19 tests adm…

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COVID-19: CT Hits New Hospitalizations Milestone; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: CT Hits New Hospitalizations Milestone; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: CT Hits New Hospitalizations Milestone; Latest Breakdown By County Connecticut has hit a new milestone in its fight against COVID-19 as the number of patients being treated for the virus dipped below 200 for the first time in months. Eight more patients were discharged from Connecticut hospitals, bringing the total to 194 being treated statewide, marking a new benchmark.  In the latest update from the state Department of Health, 20,754 COVID-19 tests were administered in Connecticut on Tuesday, Oct. 26, resulting in 337 laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus for a daily positive infection rate of 1.62 percent, up slightly from the previous day. Sinc…

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COVID-19: Daily Positive-Infection Rate Back Under 2 Percent In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases COVID-19: Daily Positive-Infection Rate Back Under 2 Percent In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases
Covid-19: Daily Positive-Infection Rate Back Under 2 Percent In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases The positive COVID-19 infection rate in Connecticut is back on the decline after peaking near 3 percent last week. In the latest update released by the state Department of Health, Connecticut was reporting 58,142 new COVID-19 tests that were administered over the weekend, resulting in 899 new laboratory-confirmed cases since Friday, Oct. 22 for a 1.55 percent positive infection rate. One new COVID-19 patient was admitted to a Connecticut hospital over the weekend, bringing the total to 212 being treated statewide. Since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, there have been a total o…

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COVID-19: Daily Positive Infection Rate Up Near 3 Percent In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases COVID-19: Daily Positive Infection Rate Up Near 3 Percent In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases
Covid-19: Daily Positive Infection Rate Up Near 3 Percent In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases The daily positive COVID-19 infection rate in Connecticut is back on the rise after settling under 2 percent over the weekend. In the latest update released by the state Department of Health, Connecticut was reporting 24,702 new COVID-19 tests were administered on Monday, Oct. 18, resulting in 709 laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus for a 2.87 percent positive infection rate, up from 1.83 percent over the weekend. One new COVID-19 patient was admitted to a Connecticut hospital, bringing the total to 248 being treated statewide. Since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, there h…

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COVID-19: Hospitalizations Up, Infection Rate Holds Steady In CT, Latest Breakdown Of Cases COVID-19: Hospitalizations Up, Infection Rate Holds Steady In CT, Latest Breakdown Of Cases
Covid-19: Hospitalizations Up, Infection Rate Holds Steady In CT, Latest Breakdown Of Cases The positive COVID-19 infection rate in Connecticut is back below 2 percent as it continues fluctuating daily as the state contends with variants of the virus. In the latest COVID-19 update released by the state Department of Health on Monday, Oct. 18, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont reported that over the weekend, 62,825 COVID-19 tests were administered over the weekend, resulting in 1,147 new laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus for a 1.83 percent positive infection rate. Fifteen new COVID-19 patients were admitted to Connecticut hospitals, bringing the total to 247 being treated statewide…

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COVID-19: New Deaths Reported, Infection Rate Up In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County COVID-19: New Deaths Reported, Infection Rate Up In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County
Covid-19: New Deaths Reported, Infection Rate Up In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County More than three dozen new COVID-19 fatalities were reported in the past week in Connecticut as the number of newly reported daily infections rose slightly. In the past week, Connecticut hospitals recorded 40 new virus-related deaths, bringing the total up to 8,707 statewide as of Thursday, Oct. 14, as the infection rate is back on the rise. The daily positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested in Connecticut has been fluctuating in the past week, from under 2 percent for several days before hitting 2.23 percent of those tested on Wednesday, Oct. 13. On Oct. 13, Connecticut Gov. Ned La…

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COVID-19: Positive Infection Rate, Hospitalizations Hold Steady; Latest Rundown By County COVID-19: Positive Infection Rate, Hospitalizations Hold Steady; Latest Rundown By County
Covid-19: Positive Infection Rate, Hospitalizations Hold Steady; Latest Rundown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in Connecticut is back below 2 percent as it continues fluctuating daily as the state contends with variants of the virus. In the latest COVID-19 update released by the state Department of Health on Tuesday, Oct. 12, officials said that 74,213 new COVID-19 tests were administered in Connecticut since Friday, Oct. 10, resulting in 1,473 laboratory-confirmed cases for a positive infection rate of 1.98 percent. No new COVID-19 patients were hospitalized, leaving 234 still being treated for the virus statewide. The latest number of virus-related deaths state…

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COVID-19: New Deaths Reported, Infection Rate Down In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County COVID-19: New Deaths Reported, Infection Rate Down In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County
Covid-19: New Deaths Reported, Infection Rate Down In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County More than three dozen new COVID-19 fatalities were reported in the past week in Connecticut as the number of newly reported infections continues dropping. In the past week, Connecticut hospitals recorded 38 new virus-related deaths, bringing the total up to 8,667 statewide as of Thursday, Oct. 7, as the infection rate is back on the decline. The daily positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested in Connecticut has been fluctuating in the past week, from around 3 percent, before settling under 2 percent, to 1.70 percent on Wednesday, Oct. 6. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said that on Oct.…

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COVID-19: CT Infection Rate Falls Back Below 2 Percent, Latest Breakdown Of Cases COVID-19: CT Infection Rate Falls Back Below 2 Percent, Latest Breakdown Of Cases
Covid-19: CT Infection Rate Falls Back Below 2 Percent, Latest Breakdown Of Cases The positive COVID-19 infection rate in Connecticut is back below 2 percent as it continues fluctuating daily as the state contends with variants of the virus. In the latest COVID-19 update released by the state Department of Health on Wednesday, Oct. 6, officials were recording 19,825 new tests that were administered the previous day, resulting in 377 laboratory-confirmed cases, bringing the daily positive infection rate to 1.90 percent, down from 2.52 percent the previous day. Seven new patients were discharged from Connecticut hospitals to bring the total down to 230 being treated for th…

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COVID-19: CT Sees Infection-Rate Increase; New Rundown Of Cases By County, Community COVID-19: CT Sees Infection-Rate Increase; New Rundown Of Cases By County, Community
Covid-19: CT Sees Infection-Rate Increase; New Rundown Of Cases By County, Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate in Connecticut is back on the rise, though the number of patients being treated for the virus in state hospitals is on the decline. In the latest COVID-19 update released by the state Department of Health, there were 16,331 tests administered on Monday, Oct. 4, resulting in 411 laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus for a 2.52 percent positive infection rate of those tested, up from 1.80 percent over the weekend. Four new patients were discharged from Connecticut hospitals to bring the total down to 237 being treated for the virus statewide. Since the …

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