As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2020:
Data updates on testing in Connecticut
The following is a summary of the day-to-day newly reported data on cases, deaths, and tests in Connecticut. It is important to note that these newly reported updates include data that occurred over the last several days to a week. All data in this report are preliminary, and data for previous dates will be updated as new reports are received and data errors are corrected.
|
Overall Summary |
Total |
Change Since Yesterday |
|
COVID-19 Cases (confirmed and probable) |
97,028 |
+2,042 |
|
COVID-19 Tests Reported (molecular and antigen) |
2,854,185 |
+34,135 |
|
Daily Test Positivity |
5.98% |
|
|
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19 |
816 |
+39 |
|
COVID-19 Associated Deaths |
4,784 |
+13 |
County-by-county breakdown:
|
County |
COVID-19 Cases |
COVID-19 Deaths |
COVID-19 Hospitalizations |
||
|
Confirmed |
Probable |
Confirmed |
Probable |
||
|
Fairfield County |
29,809 |
2,560 |
1,140 |
323 |
243 |
|
Hartford County |
22,794 |
1,360 |
1,214 |
330 |
182 |
|
Litchfield County |
3,129 |
252 |
134 |
21 |
15 |
|
Middlesex County |
2,775 |
160 |
158 |
39 |
21 |
|
New Haven County |
22,411 |
1,704 |
1,003 |
169 |
304 |
|
New London County |
4,966 |
146 |
120 |
37 |
42 |
|
Tolland County |
2,264 |
231 |
56 |
15 |
1 |
|
Windham County |
2,019 |
40 |
24 |
1 |
8 |
|
Pending address validation |
362 |
46
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Total |
90,529 |
6,499 |
3,849 |
935 |
816 |
For several additional graphs and tables containing more data, including a list of cases in every municipality, visit ct.gov/coronavirus and click the link that is labeled, “COVID-19 Data Tracker.”
PURA extends COVID-19 payment program enrollment date
Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) is reminding all customers that the enrollment period for the COVID-19 Payment Program for both residential and non-residential customers is extended through at least February 9, 2021. Further, the Winter Protection Program, which protects eligible households against head source shut-offs during the winter months, is also in effect from November 1, 2020 through May 1, 2021.
PURA encourages customers experiencing difficulty paying their utility bills to contact their utility company and ask:
- First, whether the residential customer is eligible to be “coded hardship” and enrolled in the Winter Protection Program.
- Second, if ineligible for hardship status or a non-residential customer, to enroll in a COVID-19 Payment Plan.
All customers with past due balances are eligible to avoid utility shut-offs by enrolling in one of the programs provided by the state-regulated water, electric and gas utilities, Operation Fuel, or the Connecticut Department of Social Services.
Importantly, no customer actively enrolled in a COVID-19 Payment Program can have their service terminated for non-payment. COVID-19 payment plans are available to any residential or non-residential customer requesting assistance, without demonstrating financial need; require no initial or down payment, can be up to 24 months in length; waive any fees or interest in the calculation of the monthly payment amount; and facilitate the repayment of the past due balances in addition to the customer’s monthly bill.
For more information, customers should contact their utility company or PURA’s Consumer Affairs office.