Connecticut's request for a federal disaster declaration has been granted as coronavirus cases in the state now total 1,993, Gov. Ned Lamont's office says.

That announcement was made Sunday and officials say the increase in cases is up 469 from the day prior. 

There have been 34 deaths across the state from the virus, including 21 in Fairfield County, according to the governor's office.

To date, the state says more than 11,900 tests have been conducted in Connecticut, and about 404 people have been hospitalized.

Earlier Sunday, President Donald Trump approved a disaster declaration for the state. Lamont's office says the move will unlock additional federal assistance programs for Connecticut.

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"Today’s approval is for public assistance, meaning that impacted state agencies and municipalities in all eight counties will be reimbursed for 75% of the costs associated with their response and emergency protective measures," Lamont's office said in a release. "The governor’s other request for disaster assistance, including individual assistance that could provide Connecticut residents with a number of critical benefits -- such as expanded unemployment assistance, food benefits, and child care assistance -- remains under review by the White House."

The federal disaster declaration means that impacted state agencies and municipalities in all eight counties will be reimbursed for 75% of the costs associated with their COVID-19 response and emergency protective measures.

The declaration comes after President Trump signed the $2 trillion stimulus bill Friday.