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Torrington, CT
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COVID-19: Here's Latest CT Positivity Rate, Rundown Of Cases By City, Town, County COVID-19: Here's Latest CT Positivity Rate, Rundown Of Cases By City, Town, County
Covid-19: Here's Latest CT Positivity Rate, Rundown Of Cases By City, Town, County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in Connecticut is back down after peaking at more than 6 percent a day earlier. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said that the state-administered 30,554 COVID-19 tests on Thursday, Oct. 29, with 761 coming back positive for the virus, a positive infection rate of 2.5 percent. Lamont announced that there were seven new virus-related deaths, and that eight new COVID patients were hospitalized, bringing the total to 329 across the state. Since the pandemic began, there have been 2,284,896 COVID-19 tests administered in Connecticut that resulted in a total of 67…

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by Zak Failla
Stamford, CT
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COVID-19: Stamford Shifts Back To Phase 2 Reopening Amid Spike In Cases; Here's What It Means COVID-19: Stamford Shifts Back To Phase 2 Reopening Amid Spike In Cases; Here's What It Means
Covid-19: Stamford Shifts Back To Phase 2 Reopening Amid Spike In Cases; Here's What It Means Amid a spike of COVID-19 cases, Mayor David Martin ordered — under revised state guidelines — the City of Stamford to return to Phase 2 of reopening. Earlier story - COVID-19: Number Of CT Red Alert Cities, Towns Climbs To 30 As Positivity Rate Hits 6.1 Percent “This is a difficult decision but every indicator we’re monitoring suggests we’re at the beginning of a second wave,” said Martin. “Unfortunately, this means we must change our behavior immediately." The news comes on Thursday, Oct. 29, the day the number of "Red Alert" Connecticut cities and towns climbed from 19 to 30 and the…

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by Joe Lombardi
New Haven, CT
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City Becomes Second In Connecticut To Rollback Economy To Phase 2 City Becomes Second In Connecticut To Rollback Economy To Phase 2
City Becomes Second In Connecticut To Rollback Economy To Phase 2 With more than 3,000 cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic’s start, New Haven is bringing back some economic restrictions in an effort to stop the spread. New Haven has also decided to delay students returning to school. Students were slated to return on Nov. 9. New Haven is the second Connecticut municipality to decide to rollback its economic restrictions to Phase 2. Windham reverted on Oct. 17, according to state records. Any “red” community can go back to Phase 2 due to an executive order from the governor. A red community refers to cities and towns with the highest COVID-19 infection r…

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by Kristin Palpini
Torrington, CT
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COVID-19: Connecticut Sees Lowest Increase In COVID-19 Deaths Overnight COVID-19: Connecticut Sees Lowest Increase In COVID-19 Deaths Overnight
Covid-19: Connecticut Sees Lowest Increase In Covid-19 Deaths Overnight Connecticut saw its smallest one-day novel coronavirus (COVID-19) death increase as hospitalizations continue to decrease.  Gov. Ned Lamont announced the good news late in the day Monday, June 15, but warned that now is not the time to let your guard down. "We still have a long way to go," the governor said during a press briefing. "Keep it going by wearing masks." Nationwide, the CDC listed the state in the top 10 in the country for decreases in the number of new cases. By the numbers, on Monday, the state saw three new deaths, bringing the death toll to 4,204. Overall since the be…

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by Kathy Reakes
Kingston, NY
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COVID-19: Here's What To Know As Hudson Valley Starts Phase 2 Of Reopening Process COVID-19: Here's What To Know As Hudson Valley Starts Phase 2 Of Reopening Process
Covid-19: Here's What To Know As Hudson Valley Starts Phase 2 Of Reopening Process The Hudson Valley region has just become the latest in New York to enter Phase 2 of reopening the economy as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Under the guidelines set forth for the state's 10 regions, the Hudson Valley is has started the second part of the four-phase process on Tuesday, June 9, with businesses reopening under strict guidelines. Earlier story - COVID-19: There Are Now New Rules For Graduations, Houses Of Worship In NY Those businesses will only be permitted to reach 50 percent occupancy, social distancing will be required, and face cov…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
Your Community
COVID-19: Outdoor Dining At Restaurants Will Be Permitted In Phase 2 Of NY Reopening Process COVID-19: Outdoor Dining At Restaurants Will Be Permitted In Phase 2 Of NY Reopening Process
Covid-19: Outdoor Dining At Restaurants Will Be Permitted In Phase 2 Of NY Reopening Process Outdoor dining at restaurants will be permitted as regions in New York enter Phase 2 of reopening plans as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. With seven regions now open for Phase 2, and two more - mid-Hudson and Long Island - on track to go to the second of the four phases as soon as Tuesday, June 9, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that outdoor dining will be permitted over the summer, with certain restrictions. Restaurants that reside in regions that have already entered Phase 2 can reopen for outdoor dining beginning as of Thursday, June 4. Restaurants…

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by Zak Failla