Milford In Orange Zone For Coronavirus Cases

MILFORD, CT — Connecticut coronavirus cases have increased recently, but state officials predict that any surge wouldn't be as severe as this past winter. Coronavirus hospitalizations have also trended in the right direction and are at their lowest levels since last summer.

State Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Manisha Juthani told Hearst Connecticut Media that the state is experiencing an uptick in cases, but any surge in cases likely wouldn't be as bad as the winter.

Gov. Ned Lamont tweeted earlier in the week that a surge in cases related to the BA.2 coronavirus subvariant was possible. He suggested residents have a supply of rapid at-home tests and quality masks handy.

There were just shy of 100 cases reported in Milford between March 13 and 26, according to data from the state Department of Public Health. Milford is in the state's orange alert level for coronavirus cases. The city had 12.8 cases per 100,000 population and a positive test rate of 3.9 percent during the same time period.

School cases between March 24-30.

• Orange Avenue: 7
• Meadowside: Fewer than six
• Jonathan Law: Fewer than six
• East Shore: Fewer than six

There are currently 20 municipalities in the state's red zone alert level, the highest of the state's four alert levels.