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Latest Bethel Coronavirus Updates: 13 New Active Cases

Gov. Ned Lamont said Connecticut had 1,090 more positive coronavirus cases over the past day​ bringing the total number to 4,914.

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The governor reported an additional 19 deaths in the state on Friday, bringing the total to 131 deaths and the number of hospitalizations spiked by 82 to 909.
The governor reported an additional 19 deaths in the state on Friday, bringing the total to 131 deaths and the number of hospitalizations spiked by 82 to 909. (Shutterstock)

BETHEL, CT — The state Department of Public Health has confirmed there are 52 cases of the new coronavirus in the Town, up from 39 reported Thursday.

Gov. Ned Lamont said Connecticut had 1,090 more positive coronavirus cases over the past day bringing the total number to 4,914. An additional 19 deaths were reported bringing the total to 131 deaths and the number of hospitalizations spiked by 82 to 909, the governor said.

The state has tested a total of 20,015 people, an increase of 1,715 in the last 24 hours.

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Lamont said the surge of cases is expected in Fairfield County over the next two to three weeks.

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