Virus- related hospitalizations continue to decline in state

NEW HAVEN — The number of coronavirusrelated hospitalizations in Connecticut fell overnight, according to the latest statistics released by the office of Gov. Ned Lamont on Saturday.

As of 10 a. m. Saturday, there were 106 patients currently hospitalized with COVID- 19 in Connecticut, down 21 from the day prior. This includes 35 people in both New Haven and Fairfield counties and 24 in Hartford Country.

A total of 147 new coronavirus cases were reported, bringing the total in the state to 46,206. The deaths of four more people brought the toll associated with the virus to 4,311.

The state also said an additional 12,678 coronavirus tests had been performed statewide, bringing that total to 427,567.

Further data, including a list of cases in every municipality, is available by visiting ct. gov/ coronavirus and clicking the link that is labeled, “COVID- 19 Data Tracker,” Lamont’s office said in the release.

“For the most up- to- date information from the State of Connecticut on COVID- 19, including an FAQ and other guidance and resources, residents are encouraged to visit ct. gov/ coronavirus,” said officials with Lamont’s office. “Individuals who have general questions that are not answered on the website can also call 2- 1- 1 for assistance. The hotline is available 24 hours a day and has multilingual assistance.”

The latest numbers come days after Covid Act Now, a nonprofit that tracks the spread of the virus in real time, named Connecticut as one of only four states on track to contain the virus.

New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts were the other states where COVID- 19 cases are steadily decreasing and preparedness standards are high.

Elsewhere in the country, Florida health officials reported more than 9,500 new COVID- 19 cases — a one- day record — surpassing the previous day’s total by more than 600 confirmed cases, as officials move to re- close beaches and discourage bar gatherings.

Florida is one of many states from which visitors to New York, Connecticut and New Jersey have been asked to self- quarantine.