The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected in China and which has now been detected in many locations internationally, including in the United States. The disease has been named “coronavirus disease 2019” (abbreviated “COVID-19”).
In Connecticut and throughout the world, influenza (flu) activity is high. The CDC encourages all people aged 6 months and older to be vaccinated. It is not too late to get vaccinated for the flu. Check with your healthcare provider, call your local health department, or visit the HealthMap Vaccine Finder (adults) for availability of flu vaccinations.
Data Updates on COVID-19 Testing from the State of Connecticut
as of 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2020
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Location |
State Public Health Lab |
Commercial Lab |
Total Tested |
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Positive |
Negative |
Positive |
Negative |
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Connecticut |
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|
|
|
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Fairfield County |
4 |
32 |
0 |
5 |
41 |
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Hartford County |
0 |
22 |
0 |
0 |
22 |
|
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Litchfield County |
1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
|
|
Middlesex County |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
|
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New Haven County |
0 |
21 |
0 |
0 |
21 |
|
|
New London County |
0 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
|
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Tolland County |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
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Windham County |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
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Out of State |
1 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
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Total |
6 |
91 |
0 |
8 |
105 |
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