2020 coronavirus pandemic in Connecticut
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 Map of total confirmed cases as of 17 March 2020[1]
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| Disease | COVID-19 |
|---|---|
| Virus strain | SARS-CoV-2 |
| Location | Connecticut, U.S. |
| First case | March 8, 2020 |
| Confirmed cases | 68 |
Deaths | 0 |
| Official website | |
| State of Connecticut COVID-19 Dashboard | |
This article details the viral pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the U.S. state of Connecticut. As of March 17, 2020, there are 68 positive cases and 0 deaths in the state.[2] Some officials have speculated that there may be thousands of undiagnosed cases in the state, although these claims have yet to been proven.[3]
Timeline[edit]
- March 8, 2020: The first confirmed case in the state was reported in the town of Wilton. The patient is between the ages of 40 and 50 and is believed to have contracted the virus during a trip to California.[4]
- March 9, 2020: A second positive case of coronavirus is confirmed. The patient is a female in her 60s who is a healthcare worker at Bridgeport Hospital.[2]
- March 10, 2020: Governor Ned Lamont declares a civil preparedness and public health emergency in response to the coronavirus.[5]
- March 13, 2020: Governor Lamont ordered all schools to close after March 16 until at least March 31.[6]
Nearly empty freezers at a Big Y grocery store in Cheshire, Connecticut on 14 March, 2020 caused by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic
Impact[edit]
Sports[edit]
In college sports, the National Collegiate Athletic Association cancelled all winter and spring tournaments, most notably the Division I men's and women's basketball tournaments, affecting colleges and universities statewide.[7] On March 16, the National Junior College Athletic Association also canceled the remainder of the winter seasons as well as the spring seasons. [8] In addition, CIAC, which regulates high school athletics in the state cancelled winter championship tournaments and is reported to currently be discussing the future of spring sports.
Unemployment[edit]
Over 30,000 unemployment claims have been filed between Friday, March 13th, and Tuesday, March 17th in Connecticut.[9] Many of these unemployment claims have been associated with the laying-off of employees of businesses unable to afford to maintain their entire staff during the outbreak, as well as due to the closure of businesses reliant on public and social interactions such as bars and gyms.[10][3]
See also[edit]
- 2020 coronavirus pandemic in the United States
- U.S. state and local government response to 2020 coronavirus pandemic
References[edit]
- ^ "Coronavirus". CT.gov - Connecticut's Official State Website. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
- ^ a b "THE LATEST: 68 test positive for COVID-19 in the state". WFSB. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
- ^ a b Keating, Alex Putterman, Chris. "Daily updates: Connecticut likely has thousands of cases of COVID-19, top health official says, as coronavirus continues to affect all aspects of state". courant.com. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
- ^ Times, The New York (8 March 2020). "Coronavirus in Connecticut: Governor Announces First Case of Resident". The New York Times. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
- ^ "Gov. Lamont declares civil preparedness, public health emergencies in response to coronavirus. What does that mean for you?". WTNH.com. 10 March 2020. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
- ^ "Gov. Lamont Issues Executive Order to Close All Schools After Monday".
- ^ NCAA cancels remaining winter and spring championships NCAA, March 12, 2020
- ^ NJCAA cancels spring sports, basketball nationals amid coronavirus outbreak MLive.com, March 16, 2020
- ^ Singer, Stephen. "Connecticut unemployment claims reach 30,000 since Friday as coronavirus takes toll on state's economy". courant.com. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
- ^ "Coronavirus closures: Nearly 8,000 people have applied for unemployment since Friday, CT Department of Labor says". WTNH.com. 2020-03-16. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
