8/28 Update

August 28, 2020

Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts for Friday, August 28, 2020

Connecticut COVID-19 Summary:

Measure

Total

Change/Direction

Change
Total COVID-19 Cases

52,495

+

145

Total COVID-19-Associated Deaths

4,465

+

0

Patients Currently Hospitalized w/ COVID-19

60

+

4

COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported

1,125,398

+

13,997

For more of today's data, click here.

Judicial branch to resume court operations at four more locations on September 8

The Connecticut Judicial Branch announced today that some court operations will resume at the following locations on Tuesday, September 8:

  • Geographical Area No. 23 Courthouse at New Haven, 121 Elm Street
  • Juvenile Matters at New Haven, 239 Whalley Avenue
  • Juvenile Matters at Waterford, 978 Hartford Turnpike
  • Juvenile Matters at Willimantic, 81 Columbia Avenue

A range of civil, criminal, family, and juvenile proceedings are being processed both by remote technology and within courthouses. Individuals entering a court facility must wear a face mask covering their mouth and nose. In addition, to allow for social distancing, the number of people allowed into a courthouse, courtroom, office, lobby, or corridor may be limited.

Governor Lamont declares state of emergency in response to significant damage caused by Thursday’s severe weather

The governor has proclaimed a civil preparedness emergency – also known as a state of emergency – in response to the significant damage caused by severe weather in parts of Connecticut on Thursday. The declaration authorizes the governor to order certain actions that will help expedite the response.

Immediately following the storm, the governor deployed approximately 100 personnel from the Connecticut National Guard Response Force and two search and rescue teams to East Haven and Branford to assist in the response. Route clearance teams were also sent to North Haven.

“This powerful storm that moved so quickly into our state yesterday evening caused severe damage in certain communities and left thousands without power, just a couple of weeks following similar damage from Tropical Storm Isaias,” Governor Lamont said. “I remain in consistent communication with town leaders and utility officials so that we can move resources to where they are most needed at this time.”

Providing information to Connecticut residents

The CTAlert notification system - the state’s emergency alert system - provides text message notifications to users. Sign up by texting COVIDCT to 888-777. And for the most up-to-date information from the state on COVID-19 - including frequently asked questions, guidance and resources - visit ct.gov/coronavirus. You can also find answers to general questions by calling the 2-1-1 hotline. It's available 24 hours a day with multilingual assistance and TDD/TTY access.