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07/29/2020

Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut's Coronavirus Response Efforts

Latest Data as of 4:00PM on Wednesday, July 29, 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 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 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
(includes confirmed and probable cases)

Change Since Yesterday

COVID-19 Cases

49,540*

+79

COVID-19-Associated Deaths

4,425

+2

Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19

53

-1

COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported

763,817*

+12,367

*In addition to the 79 recently diagnosed cases and 12,367 tests, 384 cases and 750 tests performed between April and June were newly reported to the Department of Public Health in connection with a transition to electronic reporting by an out-of-state regional laboratory. For surveillance purposes, that data has been added to the total case and total test counts.

County-by-county breakdown:

County

COVID-19 Cases

COVID-19 Deaths

COVID-19 Hospitalizations

Confirmed

Probable

Confirmed

Probable

Fairfield County

17,087

646

1,092

312

19

Hartford County

11,905

637

1,092

319

14

Litchfield County

1,529

64

117

21

2

Middlesex County

1,314

61

151

38

4

New Haven County

12,578

405

950

150

12

New London County

1,323

64

77

26

1

Tolland County

938

63

51

14

0

Windham County

668

8

14

1

1

Pending address validation

239

11

0

0

0

Total

47,581

1,959

3,544

881

53

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.”

Governor Lamont signs 64th executive order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19

Governor Lamont yesterday evening signed another executive order – the 64th since he enacted the emergency declarations – that builds upon his efforts to encourage mitigation strategies that slow down transmission of the virus. Executive Order No. 7LLL enacts the following provisions:

  • Resumption of requirements and deadlines in child protection matters: Amends Executive Order No. 7G, Section 2 to end the suspension of requirements or deadlines related to child protection matters pending before the Superior Court.

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, or text CTCOVID to 898211. 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 toll free 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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