8/26 Update

August 26, 2020

Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts for Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Overall Summary Statewide Total
(includes confirmed and probable cases)
Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 52,220 +180
COVID-19-Associated Deaths 4,463 0
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19 57 -2
COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported 1,095,949 +15,312

For more of today's data, click here.
Watch the Governor's press conference here:

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