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COVID-19: MTA To Give $500K To Families Of Workers Killed By Virus As Death Toll Climbs Past 50 COVID-19: MTA To Give $500K To Families Of Workers Killed By Virus As Death Toll Climbs Past 50
Covid-19: MTA To Give $500K To Families Of Workers Killed By Virus As Death Toll Climbs Past 50 Following an agreement with three of the MTA's largest labor unions, Metro-North officials announced they will provide $500,000 benefits to the families of transit workers killed by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as if they died in the line of duty. As of Wednesday, April 15, more than 50 MTA employees have died from virus-related complications, the vast majority city bus, and subway workers. "Transportation workers are the heroes moving heroes of this public health crisis, continuing to get healthcare workers, first responders and other essential personnel where they need to go and savin…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: 29 Cases Now Reported In Fairfield County COVID-19: 29 Cases Now Reported In Fairfield County
Covid-19: 29 Cases Now Reported In Fairfield County With restrictions connected to the outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19) now underway, the number of cases in Fairfield and Litchfield counties continues to climb. As of Tuesday morning, March 17, there were 29 cases in Fairfield County and four cases in Litchfield, accounting for 80 percent of Connecticut's 41 cases. Seventy percent of the state's confirmed cases are in Fairfield County. The other cases are in Hartford and New Haven counties, with four each. Related story: Westport Declares Public Health Crisis After 20 Test COVID-19 Positive Scientists say for …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Westport Declares Public Health Crisis After 20 Test COVID-19 Positive Westport Declares Public Health Crisis After 20 Test COVID-19 Positive
Westport Declares Public Health Crisis After 20 Test Covid-19 Positive A local civil preparedness emergency has been declared in a Fairfield County town after 20 residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe made the announcement on Monday, March 16, saying that 31 Westport residents tested for the presence of the virus, with 20 people testing positive. Marpe said the order is allowed in the event of a local emergency that creates a risk of severe hazards to life, welfare or property. Under the order, all restaurants, including bars, and delis are prohibited from in-restaurant and outside service. …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Fairfield County Students Stand Up, Speak Out On School Walkout Day Fairfield County Students Stand Up, Speak Out On School Walkout Day
Fairfield County Students Stand Up, Speak Out On School Walkout Day Hundreds of Fairfield County students, teachers and administrators participated in the National School Walkout on Wednesday to call on Congress for tighter gun control laws. Students joined their peers around the country at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 14 as part of the ENOUGH National School Walkout, which is “to protest Congress’ inaction to do more than tweet thoughts and prayers in response to the gun violence plaguing our schools and neighborhoods.” Many schools allowed students chose to walk out of class for 17 minutes and are increasing security to ensure the actions are organized and…

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by Zak Failla