But right now, two states are seeing their cases decline. According to CNN, while 36 states have reported a notable uptick in case numbers since last week, and 13 have been hovering in place during that same time frame, these two states have managed to actively turn the tides. Read on to find out which two states are currently winning the fight against COVID-19, and how they’re managing to beat the odds. And find out how states are faring at the other end of the spectrum: This State Is Urging Citizens Not to Leave Home Amid Coronavirus Surge.
1 Connecticut
Though Connecticut saw a spike of coronavirus cases in mid-April, the state has been able to somewhat steadily reduce its numbers since. During a particularly low point earlier this week, the state recorded just 14 new cases in a day, with hospitalizations dropping dramatically.
Along with New York and New Jersey, the state announced this week that it would enforce a travel advisory for visitors entering the tristate area from other states with high community spread. Notably, Connecticut has also required its residents to wear face masks in public since April.
2 Rhode Island
According to The Providence Journal, Rhode Island has been steadily improving its numbers, and currently has the lowest coronavirus case count it’s seen in months. Hospitalizations have dropped below 100 for the first time since March, and earlier this week, they recorded a single-day case count of just 25 new infections.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb
The state announced that it will cautiously enter phase three of reopening this coming Tuesday, with certain plans modified in response to the outbreaks in other states. Like Connecticut, it issued an executive order that requires face masks in public, and recently announced that larger gatherings will still be prohibited during phase three. And find out why some states have seen such a drastic increase in cases: States That Don’t Do This One Thing Saw COVID-19 Numbers Jump 84 Percent.
