COVID-19 Updates 6/18

June 18, 2020

I hope you are continuing to stay strong because we will get through this together. Here is the latest on COVID-19 data, resources, and words of encouragement from local, national, and world leaders.

Local and National Data Updates
(Latest Data as of 4:00 PM on Thursday, June 18, 2020)
 
  Confirmed Cases    Deaths    Tests Completed
Worldwide 8.53 Million 454,025  
U.S. 2.25 Million 120,497 26.61 Million
Connecticut   45,440 4,226 370,638
Waterbury 1,981 163  

For several additional charts and tables containing more data groups, including a town-by-town breakdown of positive cases in each municipality and a breakdown of cases and deaths among age groups, click here.

Positivity for the Future

“Friends and family, I share COVID-19 data simply so all constituents can have some reference points in the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a very complex time for the nation and the world, there are things they just need to be shown and explained. Please know that there are many states in the USA that are growing rapidly in hospitalization rates! Thank God Connecticut is on a great direction, due to the many associates doing the right things, social distance and wearing masks! Please stay vigilant!” - State Rep. Geraldo Reyes

COVID-19 testing facilities in Waterbury
 
  • Staywell at Phoenix Ave & South Main St
  • Wellmore
  • TRINITY Health mobile van (various locations)
  • Connecticut Health Center - 51 No. Elm
    • Monday through Friday from 9 am - 1 pm
Businesses reminded to self-certify prior to Phase 2 opening on Wednesday

YESTERDAY, some Connecticut businesses were eligible to open under Phase 2 of the state’s reopening plans. Those businesses are reminded to self-certify with the state. 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.

  • Indoor private gatherings – 25 people
  • Outdoor gatherings – 100 people
  • Outdoor event venues (e.g. amphitheaters, race tracks) – 25% of fire capacity and distancing (consistent with outdoor amusement parks)

Effective July 3:

  • Indoor private gatherings – 25 people
  • Outdoor private gatherings – 100 people, one time exception for graduations at 150 people
  • Outdoor organized gatherings (e.g. fireworks, concerts in municipal parks) – 15 feet of space blanket to blanket, cap of 500 people; event organizer responsible for compliance with guidance
  • Outdoor event venues (e.g. amphitheaters, race tracks) – 25% of fire capacity and distancing

Effective mid-July (date to be determined):

  • Indoor private gatherings – 50 people
  • Outdoor private gatherings (including graduations) – 250 people
  • Outdoor organized gatherings (e.g. fireworks, concerts in municipal parks) – 15 feet of space blanket to blanket, no cap; event organizer responsible for compliance with guidance
  • Outdoor event venues (e.g. amphitheaters, race tracks) – 50% of fire capacity and distancing

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

Patients with Disability Allowed Support Person while in a Healthcare Facility

A resolution has been reached with the state regarding visitation policies for those with disabilities in healthcare facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Connecticut Department of Public Health released an order that establishes a statewide policy requiring hospitals and other acute care settings to permit entrance of a designated support person for a patient with a disability. Family members, service providers or other individuals who are knowledgeable about the needs of that person can serve as a designated support person. If patients with a disability are in a health care facility for longer than one day, they may designate two support persons, provided only one is present at a time. For more information on this order, you can click here.