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June 28
Gov. Lamont provided the following updates as of 10 a.m. Saturday
There are now 103 people in Connecticut hospitals being treated for COVID-19, which is three fewer than on Saturday.
The infection rate of all 9,077 tests performed was at 1.1%; meaning 97 total tests came back positive.
4,316 total deaths have been reported, which is an increase of 5 from yesterday.
For more on Connecticut's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, click here.
June 27
Gov. Lamont provided the following updates as of 10 a.m. Saturday
There are now 106 people in Connecticut hospitals being treated for COVID-19, which is down 21 people from Friday.
On Friday, the governor announced that the state had seen a slight increase in hospitalizations for the first time since May 24.
However, Connecticut's infection rate was at 0.8% -- the lowest rate since the start of the pandemic.
Gov. Lamont reports an additional 12,678 tests were performed, and 147 new cases were reported.
That raises the state's total number of cases to 46,206 and a positive infection rate to 1.2% Saturday.
4,311 total deaths have been reported, which is an increase of 4 since Friday.
Connecticut now has performed over nearly 430,000 tests.
June 25
Gov. Cuomo announces COVID-19 milestone in New York
Total hospitalizations dropped below 1,000 Thursday, for a total of 996.
Gov. Cuomo said this is first time the number of people being treated has been under 1,000 since March 18th.
"Together we bent the curve," Cuomo tweeted.
The governor continues to urge residents to wear a mask, keep 6 feet apart, wash their hands and stay smart.
June 24
Education Commissioner to provide more details for upcoming school year Thursday
FOX61 spoke with the Department of Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona while he was with Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz at a summer meals distribution event.
Cardona was asked about what he thinks the school year will look for in the upcoming fall.
"Connecticut has been leading the pack in taking all those precautionary measures seriously and as a result, we are doing pretty well that could lead to more confidence into the fall reopening that brings students back in – there's no replacement for this," said Cardona. "I want to make sure whenever possible we can get students back to school but we want to do that in a safe way."
The commissioner told FOX61 more details will be discussed at a press conference Thursday at 4 pm.
Be sure to tune into FOX61 News then!
Connecticut passes 400,000 COVID-19 tests performed
Governor Ned Lamont office's released the most recent COVID-19 statistics, showing again the important number of current hospitalizations are down.
There are now 124 people in the hospital for COVID-19, which is down 14 people from Tuesday. Connecticut has 45, 913 people confirmed to have the virus and 4,287 deaths.
The state has also reached another milestone in regards to the virus. Connecticut now has performed over 400,000 tests.
For more on Connecticut's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, click here.
Quassy Amusement Park to cancel July 4 fireworks
Quassy Amusement & Waterpark has announced the cancelation of its July 4th Fireworks display due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The park is operating daily under guidelines from the State of Connecticut, Centers for Disease Control and our regional health department.
Information related to the state mandates may be viewed at www.quassy.com.
Officials anticipate having the 3-D Fireworks Spectacular returning on July 4th 2021.
Hartford to launch phased reopening of parks and recreation facilities over next couple weeks
Mayor Bronin held a press conference Wednesday afternoon.
Bronin announced that over the next couple weeks, Hartford will have a phase reopening opening of city parks and recreation facilities.
- Friday, June 26 - Parking lots at city parks will reopen and MyRec reservation service will be up and running
- Monday, June 29 - Playscapes and tennis courts will reopen
- Friday, July 3 - Basketball courts and splashpads will reopen
- Monday, July 13 - Athletic fields for organized athletic activity will reopen
- July 13 - July 31: City summer camp at parks and splashpads will welcome approximately 250 Hartford kids
Mayor Bronin also announced that Hartford public pools will not reopen this summer due to continued concerns over maintaining COVID-19.
During the press conference, the mayor announced that just over 2,500 total cases of coronavirus have been reported in the capital city since the beginning of the pandemic.
While, 257 residents have died from COVID-19 related illnesses, Bronin announced that in the last 10 days, Hartford has seen no fatalities.
June 23
COVID-19 death toll reaches 4,277 people
The Governor's office released the most recent COVID-19 statistics Tuesday showing hospitalizations still continue to fall. The state's death toll other hand continues to climb. As of June 23, 4,227 people have died due to the virus.
Connecticut has 45,899 people who have tested positive and 401,986 tests have been reported.
June 22
Free COVID-19 testing for Mass. farm workers
On Thursday, June 25, from 9am-4pm, any Massachusetts resident who works on a farm can get a free test for COVID-19 at the Big E in West Springfield.
Workers can work on a farm in Connecticut and still get a test. Connecticut residents who work on a farm in Mass can also get the test.
You must have an appointment -- to make one, call CISA at 413-551-2640 or the Pioneer Valley Workers Center at 413-351-2300 by Tuesday, June 23. Appointment times will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.
When people arrive for their appointment at the Big E testing site, they must be in a vehicle. One form of identification is required, which must at a minimum have your name on it (e.g. drivers' license, work ID, library card, or a bill such as utility or phone). At the testing site, each person being tested will be given information on how to access results online or on the phone.
June 21
Governor Lamont releases latest CT COVID-19 numbers Sunday
Gov. Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 12 p.m.:
According to the latest updates, hospitalizations in Connecticut continue to decline as the state's Phase 2 reopening was launched last week. There are currently 149 people being treated.
A total number of 45,755 people are confirmed to have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and 4,260 virus-related deaths have been reported in the state, up nine since Saturday.
Fairfield and New Haven counties lead Connecticut with the highest number of cases. The most COVID related deaths have been reported out of Fairfield County, followed closely by Hartford County.
