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Update on COVID-19 in Connecticut

There have been at least 48,223 cases of coronavirus in Connecticut. As of this morning, at least 4,406 people had died.

However, six months since the coronavirus crisis was first detected in the United States, Connecticut and the Northeast in general stand in sharp contrast with the rest of the nation. Along the East Coast, from Delaware through Maine, new case reports remain at a low level, a small fraction of their April peak. Six of the country’s 11 states with flat or falling case levels are in that Northeastern corridor.

Individuals who have general questions that are not answered on the website can also call 2-1-1 for assistance, or text CTCOVID to 898211. 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 toll free 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.