Michelle L. Cook

As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2020:

Data updates on testing in Connecticut

The following is a summary of the day-to-day newly reported data on cases, deaths, and tests in Connecticut. It is important to note that these newly reported updates include data that occurred over the last several days to a week. All data in this report are preliminary, and data for previous dates will be updated as new reports are received and data errors are corrected.

Overall Summary	Statewide Total (includes confirmed and probable cases)	Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases	58,297*	+460
COVID-19-Associated Deaths	4,513	+2
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19	110	+3
COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported	1,673,975*	+33,808

*Includes 95 cases and 38,223 tests newly reported to the state as part of catch-up reporting.

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

Connecticut Department of Public Health issues COVID-19 alert for NORWICH after significant spike in new cases

The Connecticut Department of Public Health late last night issued a COVID-19 alert for Norwich due to a recent spike of new cases over the last two weeks. The department if working with local officials to get the word out in the community to take extra precautions, including:

• Limiting trips outside the home;
• Wearing masks anytime when leaving the house;
• Avoiding indoor gatherings with people who are not part of the household; and
• Not attending large outdoor gatherings

Between September 13 and 26, there were at least 84 new COVID-19 cases in Norwich, raising the daily case rate to 24 per 100,000 – the highest rate in the state.

The following is a list of testing locations that are available in Norwich this weekend. Testing at each of these locations is free and no appointment is necessary:

Friday, October 2

• The Edward & Mary Lord Family Health Center (47 Town Street, Norwich); 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Backus Hospital (326 Washington Street, Norwich); 8:00 am. To 4:00 p.m.
• Hartford Healthcare Office Building (11 Stott Avenue, Norwich); 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 3

• Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School (25 Mahan Drive, Norwich); 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Backus Hospital (326 Washington Street, Norwich); 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Three Rivers Community College (574 New London Turnpike, Norwich); 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Uncas School (290 Elizabeth Street Extension, Norwich); 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 4

• Norwich Adult Education (191 Hickory Street, Norwich); 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Backus Hospital (325 Washington Street, Norwich); 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Three Rivers Community College (574 New London Turnpike, Norwich); 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

For more information on the COVID-19 alert issued for Norwich, read the press release issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.

Providing information to Connecticut residents

For the most up-to-date information from the State of Connecticut on COVID-19, residents are encouraged to visit ct.gov/coronavirus. Residents can also subscribe to text message alerts from the state by texting the keyword COVIDCT to 888-777.

Individuals who have general questions that are not answered on the website can call 2-1-1 for assistance. The hotline is available 24 hours a day and has multilingual assistance. Anyone who is out-of-state or requires a toll-free number can connect to Connecticut 2-1-1 by dialing 1-800-203-1234. This is intended to be used by individuals who are not experiencing symptoms but may have general questions related to COVID-19. Anyone who is experiencing symptoms are strongly urged to contact their medical provider.