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Alex Putterman

RARE PHOTOS: Connecticut may be vastly undercounting its covid 19 cases here s why 4a6715fb 7c7f 4da2 8ef8 1f93b2a6cbf1 | Rare Historical Photos

HARTFORD, Conn. — According to official state numbers, Connecticut has recorded 3,939 positive COVID-19 tests in the past week, most in a seven-day period since early March.

In reality, experts say the true number is larger. Maybe much larger.

At previous stages of the pandemic, the vast majority of positive COVID-19 results came from tests administered by medical professionals and then reported to the Department of Public Health. But now Connecticut residents can purchase a test at a pharmacy and take it in their living room with no requirement that they report positive results anywhere or confirm their results with a medical provider.

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