Summary for most recent day of reporting in Connecticut
Day-to-day changes reflect newly reported cases, deaths, and tests that occurred over the last several days to week.All data in this report are preliminary; data for previous dates will be updated as new reports are received and data errors are corrected. Hospitalization data were collected by the Connecticut Hospital Association. Deaths* reported to either the OCME or DPH are included in the daily COVID-19 update.
*For public health surveillance, COVID-19-associated deaths include persons who tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 disease around the time of death (confirmed) and persons whose death certificate lists COVID-19 disease as a cause of death or a significant condition contributing to death (probable).
| Category Text | Total | Change Direction | Change |
| Laboratory Confirmed COVID-19 Cases | 44,461 | + | 114 |
| COVID-19 Associated Deaths | 4,146 | + | 26 |
| Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19 | 246 | – | 24 |
| Patients Tested for COVID-19 | 320,044 | + | 5,030 |
Charts represent the date the data were reported to the CT DPH. Cases and deaths are cumulative over time. Hospitalization data are collected by CT Hospital Association
Source: Department of Public Health
Total Reported
To Date Change from Probable
Yesterday Cases
Local Results
Westport Residents COVID-19 Positive Reported to the State 280 0 15
Weston Residents COVID-19 Positive Reported to the State 62 0 1
A complete listing by town and county of all COVID-19 cases being reported by the Connecticut State Department of Health, and various analyses of those cases, can be found by following this link: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Coronavirus/CTDPHCOVID19summary6112020.pdf?la=en
Pool Facilities & Swimming Overview
Sources: Reopen Connecticut Sector Rules, USA Swimming
General Preparation/Information:
- Complete the State of Connecticut’s Department of Economic and Community Development on-line self-certification to earn Reopen CT badge. Link: https://service.ct.gov/recovery/s/?language=en_US
- Pools are allowed to open June 10th to allow for training lifeguards only, prior to the June 17th full reopening.
- Establish a COVID-10 liaison that is responsible for staying up to date on municipal and state recommendations and any associated changes.
- Capacity Limits
- 50% of pool capacity or 25 people (whichever is smaller) per pool.
- Limit number of patrons in the pool area and pool to the number of people/households that can safely fit on the pool deck area while maintaining the 6 ft social distance guideline
- Cleaning/Disinfection of frequently touched surfaces at least daily and more frequently depending on usage (including handrails, slides, diving boards, chairs, kick boards, table tops, chairs, starting blocks, etc.)
- Post clear signage that reinforces new policies including:
- Social distancing protocols
- Cleaning & disinfection protocols
- Face mask/covering protocols
- Employee should stay home if sick/experiencing symptoms
- Patrons/Members shall not enter if they are experiencing symptoms
- Face coverings should be worn when entering and exiting the facility, using the restroom, and when not actively participating in physical activity.
- Maintain a log of employees on premise over time in order to support contact tracing
- See USA Swimming Facility Reopen Guidelines for Social Distancing Practice Layout
Swim Teams
- Staff member must conduct a daily symptom checks on athletes and send home those athletes who reporting feeling ill or experiencing symptoms. Consider using a health screening tool with temperature check.
- Athletes should change clothes and shower at home.
- Hand Hygiene – use hand sanitizer or wash hands before going into pool.
- Keep athletes in small groups and consider staggering practice times to allow for physical distancing. Other suggestions include limit number of swimmers per lane, visible start/stop points on pool deck or in lanes, coaches on both ends of pool)
- Avoid sharing equipment.
- Athletes should bring water bottles from home.
Swimming Etiquette
- Patrons should arrive in swimsuits and shower prior to arrival.
- Follow directions for spacing and stay at least six feet apart from others.
- Do not share towels, food, drink, goggles, caps, snorkels, or other personal items.
- Avoid congregating on the pool deck after swimming
- Swim lessons that require physical contact between instructor and student will not be allowed in Phase 2. Lessons that do not require physical contact are allowed.
Sources:
State of Connecticut Reopen CT Sector Rules:
https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DECD/Covid_Business_Recovery-Phase-2/Sports_FitnessCenters-_C4_V1.pdf
USA Swimming Reopening Guidelines: