Latest Bethel Coronavirus Update: 2nd Death, 113 Confirmed Cases

BETHEL, CT — First Selectman Matt Knickerbocker confirmed there has been a second death in Town caused by COVID-19.

"Both victims were women between the ages of 70-79," Knickerbocker said. "We offer our heartfelt condolences to their family and friends."

The Connecticut Department of Public Health has confirmed there are 113 active cases of the new coronavirus in the Town as of Monday, 10 more than Sunday.

Statewide, another 48 coronavirus-associated deaths and 1,346 positive cases were reported Monday. There was an increase of 106 current hospitalizations.

To date there have been 13,381 confirmed coronavirus cases in Connecticut and 602 deaths. There are currently 1,760 people hospitalized for COVID-19. Over 44,000 patients have been tested in Connecticut.