The governor’s office said 233 patients are hospitalized in Connecticut with COVID-19 — 11 fewer than Friday.
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Testing continues to surge as COVID-19 hospitalizations fall, state parks fill for second day
Sixty nine people died from the virus since yesterday, while hospitalizations continued to decline. Five state parks closed by mid-day,
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Connecticut joins multi-state buying consortium for protective gear, medical supplies
The effort is aimed at saving money and preparing for a possible second wave of the novel coronavirus.
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State plans to increase testing capacities as death toll climbs
As Connecticut reported an additional 98 deaths Saturday, Gov. Ned Lamont said the state plans to increase testing capacity.
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Bipartisan group of lawmakers pushes for new fee to fund parks
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing for a new fee to ensure state parks stay open, staffed and maintained despite the state budget crisis. The fee, which proponents want to set at $10, would be collected along with auto registration fees.
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Winners and losers in the governor’s budget
Here’s an early look at who wins and who loses under the budget proposal Gov. Dannel P. Malloy unveiled Thursday.