Latest Hamden Coronavirus Updates

HAMDEN, CT — The new coronavirus outbreak in Connecticut and across the nation is having vast impacts in Hamden, including the closure of schools and many businesses.

The number of cases of the illness caused by the virus, known as COVID-19, continue to rise and additional measures and closures continue to be announced. The governor has declared a 'Stay Safe, Stay Home' program. All non-life-sustaining businesses in Connecticut have been closed.

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As of Monday, there were 2,571 confirmed coronavirus cases in Connecticut. There have been 36 deaths and 517 hospitalizations. Hamden had its first confirmed COVID-19 case on March 22 and had 31 confirmed cases as of Monday night, according to Mayor Curt Balzano Leng.

Here are the latest local updates from Hamden:

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Hamden officials have taken several steps to mitigate the spread of the new coronavirus. All Hamden basketball and tennis courts are closed. This is in addition to the closure of all town playgrounds/playscapes and the Hamden Dog Park.

Leng has been imploring residents to "get serious" about making positive healthy steps regarding the pandemic. He recently ordered the basketball and tennis nets taken down after seeing too many people and close-contact sports taking place on the town's courts.

Leng issued another emergency order Sunday that expands on the directive for residents to avoid congregating in open space areas and maintaining social distancing of at least 6 feet in all areas.

Hamden schools

Schools will remain closed until at least April 20 per Gov. Ned Lamont's executive order. Hamden Public Schools will begin online learning the week of March 30. Chromebooks have been distributed this week to middle school and high school students who need devices. They will be distributed to elementary students on March 30 and 31.

Hamden businesses

Several restaurants are still offering takeout or delivery service. Here is an ongoing list of who's closed and who's open for takeout.

See related:

• Coronavirus Hamden: Leng Implores Residents To 'Get Serious'
• Coronavirus Hamden: 1st Case Confirmed, Hundreds More Expected
• Coronavirus Hamden: Gathering Ban Issued