BRIEFING UPDATES:

-31,960 tests were administered and 207 came back positive

-This is a 0.65% positivity rate

-59 patients are hospitalized (decrease of 12)

-There have been 5 COVID-related deaths

-Schools reopening survey results:
   -76% of students expected to return to in-person class
   -81% of teachers expected to return to in-person teaching
   -54% of students expected to ride the bus
   -Many still unsure and plans can change

-Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona says that as of Saturday, 231 school districts have submitted their plans to the state. He says they have a team now reviewing those plans.

-The superintendent from New Canaan says they are also working on expanding outdoor spaces and they plan on bringing teachers back early for extra training.