Susan Johnson

Since yesterday's launch, more than 300,000 users in Connecticut have activated COVID Alert CT on their mobile devices. Available on Apple and Android devices, the smartphone feature uses Bluetooth to anonymously notify users if they have come into close proximity of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 for at least 15 minutes.

Governor Lamont today signed another executive order – the 80th since he enacted the emergency declarations – that builds upon his efforts to encourage mitigation strategies that slow down transmission of the virus.

In the coming days, small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to apply for a one-time $5,000 grant through the Connecticut CARES Small Business Grant Program.

The following is a summary of the day-to-day newly reported data on cases, deaths, and tests in Connecticut.

The Connecticut Department of Public Health today released its weekly COVID-19 Alert Map, which indicates that 68 cities and towns in Connecticut are now in the red zone alert level, the highest of the state’s four alert levels.

The following is a summary of the day-to-day newly reported data on cases, deaths, and tests in Connecticut.

The State of Connecticut’s travel advisory – which directs incoming travelers from states with a significant community spread of COVID-19 to self-quarantine for a 14-day period – was updated today and now includes the states of Oregon and Washington on the list of impacted locations.

Due to a steady rise in COVID-19 cases, the state will move to a Phase 2.1 reopening plan, a rollback of Phase 3, which will include several, stricter guidelines set to go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday, November 6, 2020.