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COVID-19: CT School District Switches To Remote Learning After Possible Exposure COVID-19: CT School District Switches To Remote Learning After Possible Exposure
Covid-19: CT School District Switches To Remote Learning After Possible Exposure A school district in Connecticut has switched to remote learning for Friday, Sept. 18 after possible student exposure to COVID-19. The move affects all classes at Litchfield Public Schools. "It came to our attention that several of our students, across multiple schools, attended a non-school event last weekend and had prolonged exposure with a positive COVID-19 case," Litchfield Superintendent Chris Leone said. "We have worked with Torrington Area Health District (TAHD) and initiated the isolation, quarantine, and contact tracing process. "Due to the complex nature of this case, the …

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Torrington Declares State Of Emergency COVID-19: Torrington Declares State Of Emergency
Covid-19: Torrington Declares State Of Emergency The largest city in Litchfield County has declared a state of emergency in the wake of the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The city of Torrington's Mayor Elinor Carbone declared the emergency on Thursday, March 19, even though the area does not have any reported cases of the virus. Eight COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Litchfield County in the latest numbers released Friday afternoon, March 20. The state has 194 cases, with 122 in Fairfield County. While the city has been preparing for weeks and has adequate funding, the declaration will allow the city increased f…

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by Kathy Reakes