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Connecticut's 7-day rolling COVID-19 positivity rate has almost reached 9%. According to Governor Ned Lamont's office, the current rate is 8.92%, with the number of hospitalizations also increasing.
There have also been 10,840 COVID-19 associated deaths in the state, up 14 since last Thursday, officials said.
There have been 62,002 tests reported since last Thursday, and 5,531 were positive.
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According to officials, 233 patients are currently hospitalized with COVID-19 throughout the state, an additional 57 people from last Thursday. Of the 233 patients hospitalized, (30.04%) are not fully vaccinated.
For a breakdown of state COVID-19 information, click here.
