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 COVID-19 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 | 30,995 | + | 374 |
| COVID-19 Associated Deaths | 2,718 | + | 85 |
| Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19 | 1,445 | – | 55 |
| Patients Tested for COVID-19 | 111,447 | + | 2,804 |
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 Yesterday
Local Results
Westport Residents COVID-19 Positive Reported to the State 256 + 1
Weston Residents COVID-19 Positive Reported to the State 61 + 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/CTDPHCOVID19summary5062020.pdf?la=en
Nurses Appreciation Day
May 6th is National Nurses Appreciation Day
The WWHD is wishing nurses everywhere a huge “thank you” for all they do to care for patients and keep our community safe. These dedicated professionals have been working tirelessly to combat the virus each day, both in our community hospitals and out in the field. We’d like to especially thank our public health nurses. WWHD public health nurses are working to ensure residents have up to date information and direction during this difficult time. From the very start of the pandemic, our nursing staff displayed compassion and commitment as they helped impacted residents. Now, more than ever before, we are grateful for their special skills and courage.
The COVID-19 health crisis has served to highlight the important role a public health nurse plays in our cities and towns. Public health nurses provide an array of services, working within their community to support population health, provide education, and deliver preventive health care services. They work with diverse individuals, families and groups as well as under-served communities. They provide screening tests to ensure that infectious diseases are identified, treated, and contained. Public health nurses administer immunizations, track patterns of disease outbreaks and serve on the front-line during emergency situations. Our WWHD team jumped in with both feet and we are grateful for their continued dedication to our residents.
Resources for Our Heroes
Many health care workers have experienced stress and anxiety as they carry out their duties during this public health emergency. Community Health Resources (CHR) the state’s most comprehensive nonprofit behavioral healthcare agency recently launched a new hotline to provide assistance to anyone who is struggling with acute stress during this ongoing crisis.
The HERO HOTLINE is for
- Front-line heroes including healthcare providers, first responders, grocery store employees, delivery providers, and other essential employees.
- Family and friends of front-line employees who are worried about their health and safety.
- Anyone who is grieving after losing a loved one during the crisis.
- Anyone who is struggling.
Call 888-217-HERO. The line is staffed seven days a week from 10AM to 8PM.