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Ellington-Somers Coronavirus Update: 10 Cases Now Confirmed

The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 reached 10 as of Thursday between Ellington and Somers, according to state health officials.

ELLINGTON-SOMERS, CT — As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Connecticut climbed near 4,000 Thursday, the total in Somers has risen to six, with four in Ellington. Statewide, the number of deaths related to the virus has reached 112, with 827 hospitalizations. About 18,300 people have been tested for the virus, according to state health officials.

Fairfield County continues to compile the highest number of confirmed cases with 2,132, or 55.8 percent of the state's total. Tolland County, in which Ellington and Somers are located, has confirmed 67 cases with 10 deaths.

Find complete information about the numbers across the state from the Department of Public Health here.

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