
This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses. The illness caused by this virus has been named coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
The following is from a press release sent from Gov. Ned Lamont’s office. The full release is available here.
Key Points:
- Since Wednesday’s update, an additional 63 Connecticut residents have tested positive, bringing the state wide total to 159. This includes the first cases to be reported out of Tolland and Windham Counties.
- There are three fatalities in Connecticut due to complications from COVID-19.
- Governor Lamont today signed his eighth executive order pursuant to his emergency declaration, taking further actions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Connecticut. This one:
- Postpones Connecticut’s presidential primary from April 28 to June 2, 2020.
- Suspends non-critical court operations and associated requirements, deadlines, and statutes of limitations.
- Permits certain restaurants and other eating establishments to sell alcohol with take-out food orders and certain other licensees to sell for off-premise consumption under conditions specified in the order and implementing orders to be issued by the Department of Consumer Protection.
- Directs the temporary closure of barbershops, hair salons, tattoo or piercing parlors, and related businesses effective at 8:00 p.m. on Friday.
- Expands the ability of patients and doctors to use telehealth for healthcare services.
- Temporarily suspends in-person investigation visits regarding suspected elder abuse and extends timelines for reporting investigation results.
- In addition to the State Laboratory, there are now 15 alternative sites in Connecticut that are offering drive-through testing.
- Jackson Labs is partnering with the state to improve the capacity to process tests that are conducted in the state.
- Department of Transportation is making changes to its bus operations to ensure the safety of passengers and drivers.
- Amid continuing volatility in the financial markets, Banking Commissioner Perez is reassuring Connecticut residents that their money remains safe in banks and credit unions.
A county-by-county breakdown of the total positive cases statewide includes:
Fairfield County: 102
Hartford County: 18
Litchfield County: 7
Middlesex County: 3
New Haven County: 23
Tolland County: 4
Windham County: 2
For the most up-to-date information from the State of Connecticut on COVID-19, including guidance and other resources, all residents in the state 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. The information line is available 24 hours a day and has multilingual assistance and TDD/TTY access for those with a hearing impairment.
The hotline only intended to be used by individuals who are not experiencing symptoms but may have general questions related to COVID-19. Anyone experiencing symptoms is strongly urged to contact their medical provider to seek treatment.
Business Conference Call
There was a conference call Thursday afternoon Governor Ned Lamont and DECD Commissioner David Lehman. They talked about small business and the COVID-19 threat.
Click the play button to listen (thanks to state Sen. Kelly for posting the link on Twitter).