16 Deaths In 1 Day, Total Hits 69: CT Coronavirus

Here are the top stories involving Connecticut and the coronavirus:

CT Coronavirus Updates: 16 New Deaths In A 24-Hour Span, 557 New Cases Reported

Gov. Ned Lamont said the virus continues to “ramp up” and Connecticut is the fourth most infected Covid-19 state in the country per capita. The number of announced deaths rose from 36 to 69, officials said.>>>Read More.

Coronavirus Pandemic Changes Wedding Plans For Area Couple

The High School alumnae and her fiance have had to scramble to rearrange all the plans that had been in place for their May wedding.>>>Read More.

Coronavirus Pandemic Forces Connecticut Pastry Manufacturer To Make Mass Layoffs

Manufacturing jobs will be cut due to lost business.>>>Read more.

Hospital CEO Tests Positive for Coronavirus

The top official will continue to lead the hospital's operations remotely, while quarantined at home.>>>Read More.

Coronavirus CT Update: Real Estate Market Is A Brave New World

It's a different environment for Connecticut home buyers and agents amid coronavirus concerns.>>>Read More.

Coronavirus: Quarantined Firefighters OK, Back To Work

Two local firefighters just got out of quarantine.>>>Read More.

Clothing Corporation to Make Critically Needed Masks and Gowns

The nation's oldest clothier, which has a corporate site in Connecticut, has announced plans to aid health care workers with critical supplies.>>>Read More.

Coronavirus: Big Y Disinfects, Adds Plexiglass In CT Stores

The supermarket chain with more than 30 Connecticut stores says it's doing enhanced cleaning and adding plexiglass shields at checkouts.>>>Read More.

Other top stories across Connecticut:

• Milford Coronavirus Updates: First Death Reported
• Meriden Coronavirus Update: 1st Resident Dies
• Electric Boat Waiting On 32 Worker Test Results
• 2nd Prison Inmate Positive

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