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Connecticut COVID hospitalizations continue to fluctuate

Numbers remain well below levels seen during Omicron surge

Connecticut's COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to fluctuate, but remain well below the levels seen during the Omicron surge earlier this year.

On Wednesday, the state reported 126 COVID-19 hospitalizations, up from 108 on Sunday but down from a peak of 140 on July 22. The seven-day average positivity rate is now 9.3%, up from 7.3% last week.

Recent guidance from the CDC

People who test positive for COVID-19 don't need to isolate for five days, according to recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Instead, the CDC recommends that people with COVID-19 isolate for at least five days and then wear a mask around others for an additional five days.

The CDC also recommends that people who have been exposed to COVID-19 but are not showing symptoms get tested and wear a mask around others for 10 days.

Conclusion

The recent guidance from the CDC is a significant change in the way that we approach COVID-19. It is important to remember that COVID-19 is still a serious illness, and we should all take steps to protect ourselves and others from infection.

If you have any questions about COVID-19, please visit the CDC website or contact your local health department.