HARTFORD, Conn —
Nov. 19
New Haven Public Schools COVID cases update
New Haven Public Schools reported that nine individuals were confirmed with COVID this week. Contract tracing resulted in another 27 individuals quarantining.
- Three confirmed cases at Mauro Sheridan Science, Technology, and Communications School, 11 additional quarantining
- One case at LW Beecher Museum School of Arts and Sciences, three quarantining
- One case at Conte/West Hills Magnet School, seven quarantining
- Two cases at Clemente Leadership Academy, two quarantining
- One case at Barack H. Obama University Magnet School, four quarantining
- One case at John S Martinez Sea and Sky STEM Magnet School, none quarantining
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Latest COVID-19 statistics
Gov. Ned Lamont reported Friday that Connecticut administered 26,266 COVID-19 tests since Thursday. 860 of them came back positive, yielding a positivity rate of 3.27%.
A total of 247 patients are currently hospitalized, which was an increase of six new patients since Thursday.
Nov. 18
Latest COVID-19 statistics
Gov. Ned Lamont reported Thursday that Connecticut administered 29,321 COVID-19 tests since Wednesday. 747 returned positive, yielding a positivity rate of 2.55% today.
A total of 241 patients are currently hospitalized, which was a decrease of 6 new patients since yesterday.
The governor also reported there have been 25 additional COVID-19 related deaths since last week.
As of Thursday, 2,449,199 people are fully vaccinated, according to Lamont.
Nov. 17
Latest COVID-19 statistics
Gov. Ned Lamont reported Wednesday that Connecticut administered 24,777 COVID-19 tests since Tuesday. 838 returned positive, yielding a positivity rate of 3.38% today.
A total of 247 patients are currently hospitalized. This was an increase of 4 new patients since yesterday.
Nov. 16
Latest COVID-19 statistics
Gov. Ned Lamont reported Tuesday that Connecticut administered 12,617 COVID-19 tests since Monday. 544 returned positive, yielding a positivity rate of 4.31% today.
A total of 243 patients are currently hospitalized. This was an increase of 5 new patients since yesterday.
Nov. 15
Latest COVID-19 statistics
Gov. Ned Lamont reported that Connecticut administered 75,526 COVID-19 tests over the weekend. 2,179 returned positive, yielding a positivity rate of 2.89% today.
Additionally, 238 patients are currently hospitalized. This was an increase of 13 new patients since Friday.
Nov.14
8 dead from COVID, 89 infected at Connecticut nursing home
CANAAN, Conn. (AP) — Eight residents of a nursing home in Connecticut have died during a coronavirus outbreak, while 89 residents and employees have tested positive for the disease. That's according to officials at the Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Canaan. The outbreak began Sept. 30. Nursing home officials said Friday that the eight residents who died had serious health problems. Those who tested positive included 67 residents and 22 staff members. The Republican-American reports the outbreak did not spread to a nearby assisted living center. The nursing home, which houses 82 residents, is continuing biweekly testing and has suspended most in-person visitation.
High schoolers to decide how to spend $1.5M in COVID funding
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Thousands of Connecticut high school students from across the state will decide how more than $1.5 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds for schools will be spent. Forty-three school districts encompassing 77 high schools will collect student proposals for how best to spend $20,000 in their respective schools. Students can begin submitting applications later this month. A vote will be held in each school on March 11, when students will choose one idea they prefer most for their particular school. State officials have called the contest “a first-in-the-nation statewide student civic engagement initiative.”
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