Coronavirus In CT: More Positive Tests Reported Across State

CONNECTICUT — Good morning Connecticut, thankfully it’s the weekend. We've all just experienced a week like no other in our lifetime.

As the world’s attention remains on the new coronavirus, we’ve spent a lot of time focusing on the number of reported cases, especially the number of confirmed cases here at home. But in reality, the true number of positive tests will likely never be known as folks exhibiting symptoms are not all able to be tested promptly.

This is why health officials both here and across the globe are urging folks to wash their hands often, and at least for 20 seconds, practice social distancing, and if you don’t feel well, then self-quarantine at home. And most importantly, if you’ve been exposed to someone who has exhibited symptoms or tested positive then to self-quarantine at home for 14 days to ensure you don’t pass the virus onto someone else.

At a 4 p.m. press conference Friday, Gov. Ned Lamont said the number of positive cases in Connecticut jumped to 11. (Coronavirus In CT: 11 Cases, Drive-Thru Testing Ready).

But those numbers have since increased and more details about the new positive cases was released late Friday, early Saturday. The first confirmed case in Hartford County was announced. (Hartford County Woman First Positive Case In The Area).

Another physician tested positive, a local hospital confirmed late Friday. (Health Physician Tests Positive For Coronavirus). A child attending a New London County based daycare also tested positive. (Child Attending Daycare Tests Positive For Coronavirus).

A Connecticut town reported two new cases on Friday. (2 Residents Test Positive For Virus). Two other Connecticut towns reported their first case. (Darien Coronavirus: First Confirmed Case and Westport Coronavirus: First Confirmed Case).

Some communities are taking drastic action to try and prevent the spread of the coronavirus. (Mayor Slashes Public Occupancies In Half).

Most schools in Connecticut have announced plans to close indefinitely due to virus concerns. (Coronavirus School Closings In Connecticut: List).

And the story that is developing before our eyes, is the frenzy for groceries and of course toilet paper. If you’ve been to a grocery store this week, most have had their shelves picked clean, and good luck finding toilet paper, bottled water, bread and meat. (More Frenzies Over Toilet Paper At CT Stores Amid Closures).

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Here is a recap of the latest stories across Connecticut concerning the coronavirus:

Coronavirus In CT: Number Of Cases Doubles, Drive-Thru Testing Ready

The number of positive tests in Connecticut for the new coronavirus has doubled, according to the latest state data.>>>Read More.

Coronavirus CT: First Positive Test In Hartford Area

Hartford Hospital is treating its first patient that tested positive for the new coronavirus disease.>>>Read More.

Physician Tests Positive For Coronavirus

The physician didn't see patients in the 24-hour window before he exhibited symptoms.>>>Read More.

Child Attending Daycare Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Local health officials said the child lives in Rhode Island but attends a Connecticut daycare.>>>Read More.

CT Town Issues Declaration Of Emergency Issued

A local resident has been identified as a presumptive positive for the coronavirus, town officials said.>>>Read More.

More Frenzies Over Toilet Paper At CT Stores Amid Closures

"It's like I'm in a dream ... or I'm being punked," a clerk at a Connecticut supermarket said about the scene at one store.>>>Read More.

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