COVID-19 Updates 7/31

COVID
July 31, 2020
GOVERNOR LAMONT PROVIDES UPDATE ON CONNECTICUT’S CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE EFFORTS (Latest Data as of 5:00PM on Friday, July 31, 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

17,147

646

1,094

312

28

Hartford County

12,008

637

1,093

319

12

Litchfield County

1,534

63

117

21

3

Middlesex County

1,316

61

153

38

5

New Haven County

12,636

405

951

150

19

New London County

1,339

63

77

26

2

Tolland County

957

62

52

14

0

Windham County

685

8

14

1

0

Pending address validation

232

11

0

0

0

Total

47,854

1,956

3,551

881

69

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

After the legislature reached out with our concerns, the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) ordered Eversource to restore prior rates as of June 30, no later than August 7, while their investigation continues. We are also told that PURA is planning a hearing in August.

As soon as it becomes available, I will share any information and other details about the hearing as well as how and when the rate rollback will be implemented.

Please know that my colleagues and I in the legislature will continue to work with all parties on viable solutions to address the reasons behind these increases.

I encourage you to contact PURA at 1-800-382-4586 or by email

with your concerns.

Connecticut Temporary Housing Assistance Initiatives

The Department of Housing and Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, launched temporary housing assistance initiatives to help renters and homeowners address the economic impact related to COVID-19. The temporary housing assistance initiatives are:

  • Temporary Rental Housing Assistance Program (TRHAP)
  • Temporary Mortgage Assistance Program (T-MAP).

These programs follow the announcement of a comprehensive state response by Governor Lamont authorizing the use of state and federal resources.

The programs will be offering assistance to renters and homeowners in order to prevent eviction actions/foreclosures. This will address both the arrearage caused by income loss and/or greater expenses due to COVID-19 that have negatively impacted a household’s ability to pay their full monthly rent over the next number of months.

Program entry intake to determine pre-qualification for TRHAP and TMAP assistance, Threshold Eligibility Information may be submitted in ONE of TWO ways:

  • Renters applying for assistance click here
    • Homeowners can use the Call Center option or go to the website

Click the respective link above, complete the questionnaire in full on line, and hit Submit; Or

  • Call 1-860-785-3111 and speak to a Call Center Representative, Monday thru Friday, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.

DOH and CHFA are working in coordination with eleven (11) HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agencies. Eligible renters and homeowners will have access to temporary assistance as described above.

For more information on the resources, please see the following websites: