12,035 Positive Coronavirus Cases; 554 Total Deaths In CT

HARTFORD, CT — Connecticut reported another 60 coronavirus-associated deaths and 525 positive cases on Easter Sunday. And hospitalizations increased by 61. To date there have been 12,035 confirmed coronavirus cases in Connecticut and 554 deaths. There are currently 1,654 people hospitalized for COVID-19.

More than 41,220 residents have been tested, that's an increase of 1,389 since Saturday.

Here are the latest number of positive confirmed cases, hospitalizations and deaths by county:

• Fairfield County 5,534 cases; 688 hospitalizations; 248 deaths
• Hartford County 1,914 cases; 333 hospitalizations; 116 deaths
• Litchfield County 403 cases; 39 hospitalizations; 24 deaths
• Middlesex County 299 cases; 32 hospitalizations; 18 deaths
• New Haven County 2,946 cases; 535 hospitalizations; 119 deaths
• New London County 190 cases; 16 hospitalizations; 7 deaths
• Tolland County 182 cases; 7 hospitalizations; 17 deaths
• Windham County 66 cases; 4 hospitalizations; 1 death

Pending address validation 501 cases, 0 hospitalizations, 4 deaths

Total number of confirmed positive cases in Connecticut is 12,035; 1,654 hospitalizations and 554 reported deaths.

Town-by-town confirmed number of positive cases:

Lamont has said that while mitigation measures have been effective in helping to "flatten the curve," he's added that schools and non-essential businesses will remain closed at least another month, until May 20. He said, "We must work to keep the curve flat — together as a community. Keep staying home. Keep social distancing. Now is not the time to take our foot off of the accelerator."

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The state Department of Public Health posts daily updates on COVID-19 cases and includes the latest guidance:

• Stay Safe, Stay Home: The Governor signed an executive order directing Connecticut residents to "Stay Safe, Stay Home." It directs all nonessential businesses statewide to prohibit in-person functions. Guidance has been issued to the state's businesses. This remains in effect until May 20, unless otherwise modified.
• Safe Workplace Rules for Essential Employers: All workplaces considered essential must follow Safe Workplace Rules for Essential Employers to reduce the spread of COVID-19. This remains in effect until May 20, unless otherwise modified.
• Gatherings: All social and recreational gatherings of more than 5 people are prohibited. This includes things such as sports, parades, concerts, festivals, live performances, and conventions. Religious, spiritual, and worship gatherings of more than 50 are prohibited. This remains in effect until May 20, unless otherwise modified.
• Food establishments: Restaurants and bars that serve food are required to provide take-out and delivery services for off-premise consumption only. These establishments must limit entrance of customers to the minimum extent necessary to pick up and/or pay for orders, and use touchless payment if available. This remains in effect until May 20, unless otherwise modified.
• Retail establishments: Stores that are permitted to stay open under the "Stay Safe, Stay Home" executive order must follow "Safe Store Rules" that several requirements, such as a cap on occupancy at 50% capacity, and floor markings measuring 6 feet must be at checkout lines, among other items. Guidance has been issued detailing all of the "Safe Store Rules." This remains in effect until May 20, unless otherwise modified.
• Gyms, movie theaters, hair and nail salons: All gyms, fitness centers, and similar sports venues; theaters and cinemas; and hair salons, barbershops, nail salons, spas, and tattoo parlors are closed. This remains in effect until May 20, unless otherwise modified.
• Schools: Classes at all public schools are canceled. This remains in effect until May 20, unless otherwise modified.
• Travelers: Any person coming into Connecticut by any mode of transportation for any reason is strongly urged to self-quarantine for 14 days.