COVID-19: CT Hospitalizations Under 500; Here's Latest Breakdown By County, Community COVID-19: CT Hospitalizations Under 500; Here's Latest Breakdown By County, Community
Covid-19: CT Hospitalizations Under 500; Here's Latest Breakdown By County, Community The number of COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Connecticut hospitals has dropped to below 500 for the first time since the holiday season. Sixteen COVID-19 patients were discharged from Connecticut hospitals in the past 24 hours, according to the latest update from Gov. Ned Lamont, leaving 495 still being treated for the virus. Lamont said that on Tuesday, Feb. 23, there were 47,512 COVID-19 tests administered in Connecticut, resulting in 1,493 positive cases for a 3.14 percent positivity rate, down from 3.92 the day before. There were 23 new virus-related deaths reported in the past 24 h…
COVID-19: CT Positivity Rate Jumps To Near 4 Percent; New Breakdown By County, Community COVID-19: CT Positivity Rate Jumps To Near 4 Percent; New Breakdown By County, Community
Covid-19: CT Positivity Rate Jumps To Near 4 Percent; New Breakdown By County, Community Connecticut saw a sharp rise in its positive COVID-19 infection rate, though the number of daily virus-related deaths dropped.  Gov. Ned Lamont reported that there were 34,656 COVID-19 tests administered in Connecticut on Monday, Feb. 21, resulting in 1,357 newly confirmed cases. The 3.92 percent infection rate is up from 2.58 percent the day before as the state has been hovering around 2 percent for the past week following a post-holiday surge of the virus.  Eleven new COVID-19 patients were admitted to Connecticut hospitals, as health officials are now treating 511 active cases…
COVID-19: CT Sees 35 New Virus-Related Deaths; New Breakdown By County, Community COVID-19: CT Sees 35 New Virus-Related Deaths; New Breakdown By County, Community
Covid-19: CT Sees 35 New Virus-Related Deaths; New Breakdown By County, Community With more Nutmeggers becoming eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, Connecticut continues to see a decrease in deaths and positive cases. Over the weekend, 86,401 COVID-19 tests were administered in Connecticut, resulting in 2,233 newly confirmed cases for a 2.58 percent positive infection rate. According to Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, there were 39 new COVID-19 fatalities reported over the weekend, bringing the death toll to 7,562 in Connecticut since the pandemic began. Thirty-five COVID-19 patients were discharged from Connecticut hospitals, bringing the total to 500 still being tr…
COVID-19: CT Sees 27 New Virus-Related Deaths; New Breakdown By County, Community COVID-19: CT Sees 27 New Virus-Related Deaths; New Breakdown By County, Community
Covid-19: CT Sees 27 New Virus-Related Deaths; New Breakdown By County, Community Twenty-seven new COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Connecticut, though the positive infection rate remains low following the post-holiday surge of the virus over the past several weeks. More than 46,000 COVID-19 tests were administered in Connecticut on Thursday, Feb. 18, resulting in 1,198 confirmed positive cases. The 2.58 percent positivity rate is up slightly from 2.02 percent the day before, but dramatically lower than last month, when it approached double digits. The number is still one of the lowest since before Thanksgiving. According to Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, the 27 n…
COVID-19: CT Sees 20 New Virus-Related Deaths; New Breakdown By County, Community COVID-19: CT Sees 20 New Virus-Related Deaths; New Breakdown By County, Community
Covid-19: CT Sees 20 New Virus-Related Deaths; New Breakdown By County, Community Nearly two dozen new COVID-19-related fatalities were reported in Connecticut, though the positive infection rate continues inching closer to 2 percent as the state recovering from the recent surge of the virus. Gov. Ned Lamont said that there were 27,015 COVID-19 tests administered in Connecticut on Wednesday, Feb. 17, resulting in 547 positive cases for a 2.02 percent positivity rate, one of the lowest since before Thanksgiving. Twenty new virus-related deaths were reported, bringing the total to 7,496 since the pandemic began. Sixteen more COVID-19 patients were discharged from Connectic…
COVID-19: Here Are Latest Totals For CT As Lamont Gets Vaccine COVID-19: Here Are Latest Totals For CT As Lamont Gets Vaccine
Covid-19: Here Are Latest Totals For CT As Lamont Gets Vaccine Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has become the latest to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, remarking that he "feels better already." Lamont, who is 67, announced on Tuesday, Feb. 16 that he has received the vaccine, posting photos and video from The First Cathedral in Bloomfield on social media to encourage other Connecticut residents eligible to go get a dose as the state continues one of the quickest vaccination rollouts in the country. "I got the vaccine because, well, I'm old," Lamont mused during a COVID-19 briefing on Tuesday. "It was really moving to be in First Cathedral with Bishop (Leroy)…
COVID-19: CT Positivity Rate Remains Steady; Latest Rundown Of Cases By Community COVID-19: CT Positivity Rate Remains Steady; Latest Rundown Of Cases By Community
Covid-19: CT Positivity Rate Remains Steady; Latest Rundown Of Cases By Community The overall positive COVID-19 infection rate in Connecticut ticked down slightly as it inches closer to 2 percent following the post-holiday surge of new cases. In his latest COVID-19 briefing, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said that there were 37,791 COVID-19 tests administered in the state on Thursday, Feb. 11, resulting in 838 newly confirmed cases. The 2.22 percent infection rate is down from 2.32 percent the previous day and is now the lowest in Connecticut since before Thanksgiving. Twenty-seven new COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Connecticut on Thursday, bringing the death to…
COVID-19: CT Positivity Rate Drops To Near 2 Percent; Latest Rundown Of Cases By Community COVID-19: CT Positivity Rate Drops To Near 2 Percent; Latest Rundown Of Cases By Community
Covid-19: CT Positivity Rate Drops To Near 2 Percent; Latest Rundown Of Cases By Community The overall positive COVID-19 infection rate in Connecticut has headed down toward 2 percent as the state continues recovering from the surge of new cases following holiday season gatherings and celebrations. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said that there were 43,240 COVID-19 tests administered in the state on Wednesday, Feb. 10, resulting in 1,003 newly confirmed cases. The 2.32 percent infection rate is the lowest in Connecticut since before Thanksgiving. Twenty-eight new COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Connecticut on Wednesday, bringing the death toll to 7,354 since the pandemic b…
COVID-19: CT Reports 28 New Deaths, Hospitalizations Drop; Latest Rundown Of Cases By Community COVID-19: CT Reports 28 New Deaths, Hospitalizations Drop; Latest Rundown Of Cases By Community
Covid-19: CT Reports 28 New Deaths, Hospitalizations Drop; Latest Rundown Of Cases By Community More than two dozen new COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Connecticut, though the positive infection and hospitalization rates continue to drop statewide. In his latest COVID-19 update, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced that there have been 28 new COVID-19 fatalities, bringing the death toll to 7,326 since the pandemic began nearly a year ago. Fifty-six COVID-19 patients were discharged from Connecticut hospitals, leaving health officials to monitor 770 current cases. On Tuesday, Feb. 9, there were 28,662 COVID-19 tests administered in Connecticut, resulting in 888 positive case…
COVID-19: CT Sees 2.5K-Plus New Cases, New Deaths; Latest Breakdown By Community, County COVID-19: CT Sees 2.5K-Plus New Cases, New Deaths; Latest Breakdown By Community, County
Covid-19: CT Sees 2.5K-Plus New Cases, New Deaths; Latest Breakdown By Community, County More than 2,500 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Connecticut in the past 24 hours, bringing the total statewide to more than 256,000 total cases since the pandemic began. In his latest COVID-19 update, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced there were 58,957 COVID-19 tests administered on Monday, Feb. 2, despite the inclement weather, resulting in 2,568 newly confirmed infections, bringing the total to 256,522 statewide. The 4.36 percent positive infection rate is up from 3.86 percent over the weekend, though dramatically down from last month as Connecticut distances itself from the post-…
COVID-19: CT Sees 3,900-Plus Cases; Latest Data By Community, County COVID-19: CT Sees 3,900-Plus Cases; Latest Data By Community, County
Covid-19: CT Sees 3,900-Plus Cases; Latest Data By Community, County Nearly 4,000 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Connecticut over the weekend after surpassing a total of 250,000 last week.  In his latest COVID-19 update, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced there were 101,971 COVID-19 tests administered over the weekend, resulting in 3,931 newly confirmed infections, bringing the total to 253,954 statewide since the pandemic began. The 3.86 percent infection rate among those tested is slightly higher than last week, though a far cry from the "post-holiday spike" in cases that saw that number hovering near 10 percent last month. Seventy-three new …
COVID-19: CT Hits 250K Confirmed Cases; Latest Data By Community, County COVID-19: CT Hits 250K Confirmed Cases; Latest Data By Community, County
Covid-19: CT Hits 250K Confirmed Cases; Latest Data By Community, County After seeing the COVID-19 death toll top 7,000 this week, Connecticut hit another dubious milestone as it surpassed 250,000 confirmed cases of the virus, though the numbers are trending in the right direction. In his latest COVID-19 update, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced that there were 34,577 COVID-19 cases administered statewide on Thursday, Jan, 28, resulting in 1,258 newly reported infections. The 3.64 percent infection rate is up slightly from the day before but down from more than 10 percent earlier in the month. Twenty-six new virus-related deaths were reported in the latest d…