Connecticut has vaccinated 49% of population over age 75

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

  • First doses administered: 358,019
  • Second doses administered: 101,238
  • Total doses administered: 459,257

So far, the state has vaccinated 49 percent of its population over the age of 75. Connecticut remains in the top four states in the nation for vaccine distribution.

Connecticut is currently in phase 1b of its COVID-19 vaccination program. Right now under this phase, individuals over the age of 75 can receive the vaccine. Soon, the phase will expand to include individuals between the ages of 65 and 74, and individuals between the ages of 16 and 64 who have underlying health conditions. Residents and staff of congregate settings and frontline essential workers will soon also become eligible during this phase.

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

 

Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

Posted on February 4, 2021

   
   

Video of Governor Lamont news briefing

(HARTFORD, CT) – 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 Thursday, February 4, 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.

Overall Summary

Total

Change Since Yesterday

COVID-19 Cases (confirmed and probable)

257,941

+937

COVID-19 Tests Reported (molecular and antigen)

5,896,657

+29,864

Daily Test Positivity

--

3.14%

Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19

837

-37

COVID-19 Associated Deaths

7,185

+28

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

County

Current COVID-19 Hospitalizations

Fairfield County

203

Hartford County

230

Litchfield County

17

Middlesex County

22

New Haven County

278

New London County

64

Tolland County

4

Windham County

19

Total

837

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:

  • First doses administered: 358,019
  • Second doses administered: 101,238
  • Total doses administered: 459,257

So far, the state has vaccinated 49 percent of its population over the age of 75. Connecticut remains in the top four states in the nation for vaccine distribution.

Connecticut is currently in phase 1b of its COVID-19 vaccination program. Right now under this phase, individuals over the age of 75 can receive the vaccine. Soon, the phase will expand to include individuals between the ages of 65 and 74, and individuals between the ages of 16 and 64 who have underlying health conditions. Residents and staff of congregate settings and frontline essential workers will soon also become eligible during this phase.

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

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Submitted by Norwalk, CT

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