8/24 Update
August 24, 2020Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts for Monday, August 24, 2020
According to the latest data, Connecticut's COVID-19 infection rate remains below 1%. Of the 55,317 tests since Friday, 492 came back positive. The state has also had three consecutive days without a coronavirus-related death.
PLEASE NOTE: Today's report includes data collected from Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Noting several areas with spikes in infections, the Governor said the state is acting to mitigate the spread.
For more of today's data, click here.
Governor Lamont opened today's update by noting that state regulators were holding a hearing on Eversource's services and rates.
The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority called the hearing following the power outages that resulted from Tropical Storm Isaias earlier this month. The Governor noted that the state's public utilities should be reformed and held accountable.
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