Manchester Coronavirus Update: 152 Cases Now Confirmed

Manchester CT

13 April, 2020

8:37 PM

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MANCHESTER, CT — Over the Easter weekend, the number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus reached 152 in Manchester, according to updated figures provided Monday afternoon by state public health officials. In Connecticut, the number of confirmed cases is up to 13,381. Statewide, the number of deaths related to the virus is up to 602, with 1,760 patients currently hospitalized. Just over 44,300 people have undergone laboratory testing thus far, officials said. Though its percentage continues to drop, Fairfield County continues to compile the highest number of confirmed cases with 6,004, or 44.9 percent of the state's total. Manchester is located in Hartford County, which has confirmed 2,243 cases with 133 deaths. Find complete information about the numbers across the state from the Department of Public Health, including demographics by gender and age group, here. Don't miss local and statewide news about coronavirus developments and precautions. Sign up for Patch alerts and daily newsletters.