Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

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 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 2021:

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.

County-by-county breakdown of current COVID-19 hospitalizations:

For a series of interactive graphs and maps that provide additional data, including metrics related to age, gender, and race/ethnicity, as well as data broken down by every town and city in Connecticut, visit ct.gov/coronavirus and click the link that is labeled, “Data Tracker.”

Data updates on vaccine administration in Connecticut

The following data represents the total number of COVID-19 vaccinations administered in Connecticut, as reported to the state as of today:

Connecticut remains in the top four states in the nation for vaccine distribution.

So far, the state has vaccinated:

• 66 percent of its population over the age of 75
• 23 percent of its population between the ages of 65 and 74

Next week, the state anticipates receiving an increase in supply from the federal government of about 22 percent.

Connecticut is currently in phase 1b of its COVID-19 vaccination program. Right now under this phase, individuals over the age of 65 can receive the vaccine. In the coming weeks, the phase will open to include individuals between the ages of 16 and 64 who have underlying health conditions, and frontline essential workers.

Information on Connecticut’s COVID-19 vaccination program is available at ct.gov/covidvaccine.

Governor Lamont announces potential next steps for expanding capacity of social and recreational events

Governor Lamont today announced that his administration is considering expanding the capacity of private, social, and recreational events at commercial venues beginning on Friday, March 19, 2021.

This will likely be:

• Indoors: 50 percent capacity capped at 100 people
• Outdoors: Capacity of up to 200 people

The governor noted that the effective date of this expansion is dependent upon the continued stability in the state’s COVID-19 metrics. However, he is aware that event planners need time to organize, which is why he wanted to give advance notice of what his administration is considering.

Providing information to Connecticut residents

For the most up-to-date information from the State of Connecticut on COVID-19, residents are encouraged to visit ct.gov/coronavirus. Residents can also subscribe to text message alerts from the state by texting the keyword COVIDCT to 888-777.

Individuals who have general questions that are not answered on the website can call 2-1-1 for assistance. The hotline is available 24 hours a day and has multilingual assistance. Anyone who is out-of-state or requires a toll-free number can connect to Connecticut 2-1-1 by dialing 1-800-203-1234. This is intended to be used by individuals who are not experiencing symptoms but may have general questions related to COVID-19. Anyone who is experiencing symptoms are strongly urged to contact their medical provider.