GOVERNOR LAMONT PROVIDES UPDATE ON CONNECTICUT’S CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE EFFORTS (Latest Data as of 8:00PM on Thursday, April 23, 2020)
| Data updates on testing in Connecticut
A county-by-county breakdown includes:
| County |
Laboratory-Confirmed Cases |
Hospitalizations |
Deaths |
| Fairfield County |
10,008 |
730 |
615 |
| Hartford County |
4,303 |
490 |
469 |
| Litchfield County |
751 |
22 |
66 |
| Middlesex County |
545 |
38 |
57 |
| New Haven County |
6,064 |
626 |
372 |
| New London County |
419 |
31 |
17 |
| Tolland County |
359 |
6 |
33 |
| Windham County |
129 |
4 |
4 |
| Pending address validation |
522 |
0 |
6 |
| Total |
23,100 |
1,947 |
1,639 |
For several additional graphs and tables containing more data, including a list of cases in every municipality, click here.
Governor Lamont signs 32nd executive order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19
Governor Lamont today signed another executive order – the 32nd 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. 7EE enacts the following provisions:
- Mandatory reporting by managed residential communities: Requires all managed residential communities, including assisted living facilities, to provide daily status reports to the state using the existing Connecticut Hospital and Long-Term Care Mutual Aid Plan.
- Mandatory reporting by nursing homes: Requires all nursing homes to provide daily status reports using the Connecticut Hospital and Long-Term Care Mutual Aid Plan.
- Civil Penalties for failure to comply with mandatory reporting: Subjects nursing homes that fail to comply with the mandatory reporting requirements of this order to civil penalties of up to $5,000 per violation.
- Waiving certain Medicaid prior authorization requirements: Modifies state statutes and regulations to authorize the commissioner of the Department of Social Services to temporarily waive, suspend, or modify any prior authorization and other utilization review requirements.
- Waiving Medicaid bed reservation requirements for residents who are on leave from intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities: Authorizes the commissioner of the Department of Social Services to temporarily waive, suspend, or modify requirements to reserve beds for certain time periods for residents who are on home leave or who are hospitalized.
- Waiving requirements for signed delivery receipt for medical equipment, devices, and supplies: Authorizes the commissioner of the Department of Social Services to temporarily waive, suspend, or modify requirements for providers of medical equipment, devices, and supplies to obtain a signed delivery receipt from the Medicaid member as a condition of payment.
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| Facebook Live – Virtual Town Hall
This Sunday, join me and Governor Lamont's Communications Director, Max Reiss, for an interactive conversation at 5:00 P.M. This is an opportunity to share your questions, ideas, or concerns on my Facebook.
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| Cloth Face Covering Do's and Dont's
The Governor has asked for people to wear cloth face coverings wherever close contact is unavoidable. This includes taxi, car, ride-sharing and mass public transit.
- Read the full Executive Order here
- Watch the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Jerome Adams demonstrate how to make your own face mask here
- Spanish language tutorials on how to make a face mask with and without a sewing machine are available here
- American Sign Language video on how to make a face mask can be accessed here
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| Talk it Out Hotline
When it builds up, talk it out.
Trained professionals are just a call away for parents who wish to discuss concerns and anxieties surrounding family life under COVID-19.
You can reach them at (833) 258-5011, Monday- Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on the weekends, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
English and Spanish language operators are available. |
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| Food Resources
The Office of Early Childhood (OEC) wants you to know you’re not alone.
The OEC offers many options to make sure Connecticut families are well-fed during this difficult time.
Read a flier they have developed here for sites near you serving breakfast and lunch to kids 18 and younger. Their webpage will be updated daily as meal sites are added. |
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Rapid Testing
Earlier this week, a rapid coronavirus testing center opened in New Haven. With the ability to test up to 750 people per day, pre-registration is required in advance online.
Although in partnership with CVS, it's important to note that testing will not take place at CVS locations. Social distancing will be adhered to, and people are asked to remain in their vehicles. Testing is free and results take approximately 30 minutes.
To read more, and access the link to register, click here.
