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- Spirit cancels New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey flights after CDC warning
Low-cost U.S. carrier Spirit Airlines will cancel all flights to and from New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey after U.S. officials warned against travel to the area because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
CNBC. Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:45:32 GMT. - Connecticut: Latest updates on Coronavirus
There are 2,571 COVID-19 cases in Connecticut.
Live Science. Mon, 30 Mar 2020 21:12:11 +0000. - Coronavirus patients may still be contagious up to EIGHT DAYS after symptoms disappear, study finds
A new study from Yale University School of Medicine found that some coronavirus patients in China were contagious for up to eight days after symptoms such as cough and fever abated.
Daily Mail. Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:54:04 GMT. - Ganim: Webster Bank Arena to be virus alternate care site
Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim announced on Sunday that he approved an emergency plan with the State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Management to stage Webster Bank Arena as the site for hospital overflow. ...
By Josh Labella. Connecticut Post. Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:45:00 UTC. - Trump: No quarantine, but travel advisory for NY, CT and NJ
President Donald Trump is backing away from calling for a quarantine for coronavirus hotspots in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Wls. ABC News. Sun, 29 Mar 2020 14:08:23 +0000. - NY Gov balks at federal quarantine talk, CDC warns on chloroquine
President Donald Trump said he will not seek to impose a quarantine on New York, New Jersey and certain parts of Connecticut, after floating the idea earlier in the day.
CNBC. Sun, 29 Mar 2020 01:19:54 GMT. - CT Coronavirus Updates: 33 Deaths, 1,524 Positive Cases
Gov. Ned Lamont revealed that there were an additional six deaths in Connecticut over the past 24 hours.
Brian Mccready. Patch. Sat, 28 Mar 2020 18:15:36 -0400. - Trump Issues Travel Advisory, Not Quarantine, For New York, New Jersey, Connecticut
The president's decision came hours after floating the possibility that he would issue quarantines for the hard-hit states. The CDC later advised residents against non-essential travel for 14 days.
Colin Dwyer. NPR. Sat, 28 Mar 2020 13:59:36 -0400. - Trump considering quarantine of New York, other areas
President Trump said Saturday he may announce a mandated quarantine on New York, New Jersey and parts of Connecticut. The quarantine would restrict people from leaving the Northeast. The news comes after Florida Gov. ...
Alex Swoyer. Washington Times. Sat, 28 Mar 2020 12:49:38 -0400. - New England Civil War Museum In CT Acquires Soldier's Diary
The New England Civil War Museum and Research Center in Connecticut has acquired an artifact that shows what life was like during the war.
Chris Dehnel. Patch. Sat, 28 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0400. - Coronavirus scare as doctor arrested, charged with coughing on nurses
Nurses dealing with the coronavirus at a Connecticut hospital told police they were deliberately coughed on by a doctor who was arrested on a breach of peace charge, according to reports.
Robert Gearty. Fox News. Sat, 28 Mar 2020 13:50:41 GMT. - Why Should You Hold Hartford Financial in Your Portfolio?
Riding on its rising investment income, strategic initiatives and capital position, Hartford Financial (HIG) holds promise to reap benefits for investors.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Fri, 27 Mar 2020 15:09:00 GMT.
Connecticut Population Trends and Information Resources
The U. S. Census Bureau estimates the population of Connecticut as follows:
| Date | Estimated Population | Yearly % Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2016 | 3,576,452 | -0.23 |
| July 1, 2015 | 3,584,730 | -0.20 |
| July 1, 2014 | 3,591,873 | -0.11 |
| July 1, 2013 | 3,596,003 | 0.06 |
| July 1, 2012 | 3,593,795 | 0.11 |
| July 1, 2011 | 3,589,893 | 0.28 |
| July 1, 2010 | 3,579,899 |
According to the 2010 census, the population of Connecticut was 3,574,097.
In 2008, the estimated population of Connecticut was 3,501,252, whereas
in 2006, the population of Connecticut was about 3,487,896.
For detailed, up-to-date information about Connecticut's demographics,
visit the U.S. Census Bureau's
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