Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin Tests Positive for COVID-19

Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday.

He said that he started feeling a little congested so he took an at-home test.

The mayor said he has a stuffy nose and small cough, but generally feels fine.

Guess it’s my turn. Started feeling a little congested today and just took a test. Positive. Stuffed up/coughing a little, but generally fine. Grateful for these at-home tests. Remember that if you need test kits, they’re available at @HPLCT branches. Better to know.

— Luke Bronin (@MayorBronin) May 1, 2022

This comes as the state's positivity rate increased to over 9% on Friday. The rate Thursday was 8.92%, according to state officials.

There are currently 212 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in the state.

Bronin is reminding everyone that test kits are available for free at public libraries in the city. All people have to do is show up to a city library in Hartford and receive the tests. Residents can get two kits which each contain two tests.

To pick up tests, you have to be a Hartford resident with proof of where you live. Anyone eligible can head to the front desk of any of these libraries:

• Hartford Public Library, Downtown Branch - 500 Main St.
• Hartford Public Library, Camp Field Branch - 30 Campfield Ave.
• Hartford Public Library, Albany Avenue Branch - 1250 Albany Ave.
• Hartford Public Library, Barbour Branch - 261 Barbour St.
• Hartford Public Library, Dwight Branch - 7 New Park Ave.
• Hartford Public Library, Park Street Library at The Lyric - 603 Park St.

The distribution will take place during normal library hours.