Gov. Ned Lamont held a news conference to provide the public on the latest information about the state's coronavirus preparedness and response efforts.

Hospitals say they are going to be ramping up coronavirus testing starting this week and some of them will be offering it in trailers in parking lots.

"We've actually ordered multiple mobile units with the idea that a primary care physician can perform a phone screening and identify those who would be appropriate for testing," said Dr. Andrew Lim, of Bristol Health.

Lamont banned most state employee travel outside Connecticut as well as most large meetings. He also urged college students to stay in the state.

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"Same message to those students: No need to go home over spring vacation," said Lamont. "And if you do go home, we may ask you to self-quarantine – self monitor – for 14 days on your way back."

Campus closures will be left up to local school districts. Lamont's office says large-scale closures are a "last resort."

Districts across Connecticut are preparing should they need to close due to the virus. New Canaan Public Schools had a two-hour delay Monday. Superintendent Bryan Luizzi said the delay allowed teachers to prepare materials, like books, for students to take home in case there's a closure in the future.

There are new rules for nursing homes too. Visitors can enter only if a person who is in the facility is in hospice or end-of-life care. The visitors must wear proper personal protective equipment.

For now, Lamont says there is no need to declare a public health emergency like neighboring New York state. He says that would be a last resort.

Lamont is also asking local cities to cancel St. Patrick's Day parades to prevent coronavirus from spreading.