GOVERNOR COVID-19 UPDATE

March 24, 2020

KEY POINTS:

  • Since yesterday, an additional 88 Connecticut residents have tested positive, bringing the statewide total to 415. More than 4,500 tests have been conducted among the state and private labs to date. Approximately 54 people are hospitalized and there have been 10 deaths.
  • Governor Lamont signed his twelfth executive order pursuant to his emergency declaration, this order:
    • Suspends non-critical probate court operations;
    • Suspends non-critical Workers’ Compensation Commission Operations;
    • Authorizes remote notarization;
    • Modifies regulatory requirements to protect public health and safety; and
    • Suspends national criminal history records checks for long-term care providers.

To read the Governor's press release click HERE.