Hartford HealthCare officials reported a doubling of COVID-19 cases over the past month, reflecting a nationwide trend.

Hartford HealthCare officials reported a doubling of COVID-19 cases over the past month, reflecting a nationwide trend. Approximately 140 patients are currently hospitalized in Connecticut due to the virus.

Dr. Ulysses Wu, Chief Epidemiologist at Hartford Healthcare, noted that this case surge is a month earlier than expected, as typically seen in August. Increased travel and large gatherings for festivals and carnivals contribute to the surge of cases.