BRIEFING UPDATES:

-8,984 tests were administered and 20 came back positive (0.22% positivity rate)

-66 patients are hospitalized (increase of 7)

-For 3rd day in a row, no COVID-related deaths were reported

-Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona says latest data shows it is safe for in person learning in September. 

-Gov. Ned Lamont says he is launching the National Guard to help with Isaias recovery effort.

-National Guard will be embedded with UI and Eversource.

-Initial phase of deployment will involve four teams that will support state and local authorities in removing large debris blocking roadways.

-Additional coronavirus relief funding will help CT school districts with fall operations.

-Lamont says $160M in funding will be available to school districts to safely reopen, assist them with costs associated with responding to COVID-19 and support local operations for the 2020-21 academic year.