GOVERNOR LAMONT PROVIDES UPDATE ON CONNECTICUT’S CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE EFFORTS (Latest Data as of 6:30PM on Thursday, June 4, 2020)
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A county-by-county breakdown includes:
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County
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COVID-19 Cases
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COVID-19 Deaths
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COVID-19 Hospitalizations
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Confirmed
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Probable
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Confirmed
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Probable
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Fairfield County
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15,133
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710
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1,002
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291
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126
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Hartford County
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9,947
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689
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964
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302
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90
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Litchfield County
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1,339
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67
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113
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21
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3
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Middlesex County
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1,113
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58
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119
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35
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15
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New Haven County
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11,191
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391
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845
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147
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128
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New London County
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1,042
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62
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69
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25
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8
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Tolland County
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784
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75
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46
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14
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0
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Windham County
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389
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8
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13
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1
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3
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Pending address validation
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233
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8
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0
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0
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0
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Total
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41,171
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2,068
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3,171
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836
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373
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For several additional graphs and tables containing more data, including a list of cases in every municipality, click here. |
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Governor Lamont signs 50th executive order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19
Governor Lamont today signed another executive order – the 50th 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. 7WW enacts the following provisions:
- Technical clarifications regarding the ballot petitioning process for the August 2020 primary and November 2020 general election: Makes technical clarifications to the ballot petitioning process of Executive Order No. 7LL to make it clear that individual petitions do not need to be mailed to the registrar of voters.
- Further clarification of limits on alcohol service and sales related to catering: Permits caterers to provide outdoor service at any location allowed by their license type so long as the event meets the requirements of all executive orders, limits on social and recreational gatherings, and Department of Economic and Community Development sector rules.
**Download: Governor Lamont’s Executive Order No. 7WW
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Governor Lamont and Banking Commissioner Perez announce 60-day extension to mortgage relief program
Governor Lamont and Banking Commissioner Jorge Perez today announced that over 45 banks and credit unions have agreed to extend their voluntary participation in the Connecticut Mortgage Relief Program, which provides relief to consumers facing financial hardship due to COVID-19. The program, launched on March 31, 2020 and set to expire on May 31, 2020 will now run through July 30, 2020.
The program, launched on March 31, 2020, extends the following original provisions through July 30, 2020:
- 90-day grace period for all mortgage payments: Participating financial institutions will continue to offer mortgage-payment forbearances of up to 90 days, which will allow homeowners to reduce or delay monthly mortgage payments. In addition, the institutions will continue to:
- Provide a streamlined process for requesting forbearance for COVID-19-related reasons, supported with available documentation;
- Confirm approval and terms of forbearance program; and
- Provide the opportunity to extend forbearance agreements if faced with continued hardship resulting from COVID-19.
- Relief from fees and charges: Through July 30, 2020, participating financial institutions will waive or refund mortgage-related late fees and other fees including early CD withdrawals.
- No new foreclosures for 60 days (through July 30, 2020): Financial institutions will not start any foreclosure sales or evictions.
- No credit score changes for accessing relief: Financial institutions will not report derogatory information (e.g., late payments) to credit reporting agencies but may report a forbearance, which typically does not alone negatively affect a credit score.
This agreement means that participating banks and credit unions will continue to not initiate any new foreclosures, foreclosure sales and evictions for another 60 days. It also extends the relief on certain fees until that date. The mortgage relief program, applies only to mortgages owned by banks and credit unions, also known as “portfolio mortgages.”
For a list of participating financial institutions and a Q&A on the program, click here.
