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Gov. Ned Lamont announced the good news late in the day Monday, June 15, but warned that now is not the time to let your guard down.
"We still have a long way to go," the governor said during a press briefing. "Keep it going by wearing masks."
Nationwide, the CDC listed the state in the top 10 in the country for decreases in the number of new cases.
By the numbers, on Monday, the state saw three new deaths, bringing the death toll to 4,204.
Overall since the beginning of the pandemic:
- 45,235 people have tested positive (+147)
- 4,204 people have died (+3)
- 203 people are currently hospitalized (-2)
- 354,445 tests have been reported (+7,255)
The positive news comes as the state prepares to move Phase 2 on Wednesday, June 17.
The businesses opening on Wednesday with strict guidelines include:
- Amusement parks with social distancing, some requiring masks
- Hotels
- Indoor dining at half total capacity and outdoor seating
- Indoor museums, zoos, and aquariums with social distancing
- Indoor recreation including bowling, movie theaters, etc.
- Libraries
- Outdoor events
- Personal services including nail salons, tattoo parlors, etc. with numerous special requirements including plexiglass dividers.
- Sports and fitness facilities including gyms, fitness centers, pools, along with six-foot spacing, extra cleaning, etc.
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