COVID-19 Updates 6/15

June 15, 2020

Capitol Chats with Josh Reminder

This Sunday, join Secretary of the State Denise Merrill and me for an interactive conversation at 5:00 P.M. This is an opportunity to share your questions, ideas, or concerns. You can watch the event and ask us questions on my Facebook.

GOVERNOR LAMONT PROVIDES UPDATE ON CONNECTICUT’S CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE EFFORTS (Latest Data as of 5:30PM on Monday, June 15, 2020)

Data updates on testing in Connecticut

A county-by-county breakdown includes: 
 

County

COVID-19 Cases

COVID-19 Deaths

COVID-19 Hospitalizations

Confirmed

Probable

Confirmed

Probable

Fairfield County

15,717

621

1,052

295

70

Hartford County

10,573

658

1,023

305

52

Litchfield County

1,379

62

114

21

3

Middlesex County

1,175

58

134

37

9

New Haven County

11,671

384

896

149

63

New London County

1,177

63

76

26

6

Tolland County

817

71

48

14

0

Windham County

460

7

13

1

0

Pending address validation

334

8

0

0

0

Total

43,303

1,932

3,356

848

203

 

For several additional graphs and tables containing more data, including a list of cases in every municipality, click here.

Businesses reminded to self-certify prior to Phase 2 opening on Wednesday

Connecticut businesses that are eligible to open under Phase 2 of the state’s reopening plans, which takes effect on Wednesday, June 17, are reminded to self-certify with the state prior to opening. The self-certification process demonstrates to the state that businesses understand and will comply with COVID-19 rules and regulations. It can be done quickly online here.

Businesses included in Phase 2 include:

  • Amusement parks
  • Hotels/lodging
  • Restaurants (indoor dining)
  • Museums, zoos, and aquariums
  • Indoor recreation (e.g. bowling, movie theaters, etc.)
  • Libraries
  • Outdoor events
  • Personal services (e.g. nail salons, tattoo parlors, etc.)
  • Sports and fitness facilities (e.g. gyms, fitness centers, pools, etc.)

To read the rules for each individual sector in both English and Spanish, click here.

Upon completion of the certification process, companies are encouraged to download a safety signage and badge for display at their place of business and/or on their website. Utilization of the materials is strictly voluntary.

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