Stamford Hits 1000 Positive COVID-19 Test Results

This article was published on: 04/7/20 5:07 PM by Mike Minarsky

In the latest report (4/7) put out by the State of Connecticut, the numbers are growing by leaps and bounds, day over day.  The state now has a total of 7,781 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and the city of Stamford has reached 1,000 alone.  Fairfield County continues to have the most positive cases with 4,136.  There were additional 71 COVID-19 related deaths from yesterday, bringing the total to 277 fatalities on Connecticut alone.  New London County has reported 4 deaths, and 1 from Windham County.

There have been 29,036 tests given in the state which makes 27% of all tests have come back positive in Connecticut to date.  The age range with this most positive cases in Connecticut are people between the ages of 50-59 where they account for 1550 positive test results however the death rate in that range is is less than 1% (.84%).  The highest still remains the over 80 which is a staggering 23%.