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Latest Brookfield Coronavirus Update: 95 Active Cases

Here are the latest, local updates on how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting Brookfield.

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As of Friday, another 754 Connecticut residents tested positive​ for COVID-19, and the state recorded another 68 deaths related to the virus, for a total of 448.
As of Friday, another 754 Connecticut residents tested positive​ for COVID-19, and the state recorded another 68 deaths related to the virus, for a total of 448. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

BROOKFIELD, CT — The Connecticut Department of Public Health has confirmed there are 95 cases of the new coronavirus in the Town as of Friday.

As of Friday, another 754 Connecticut residents tested positive for COVID-19, and the state recorded another 68 deaths related to the virus, for a total of 448. Gov. Ned Lamont said there are now 10,538 confirmed cases in the state.

Lamont is signing an executive order extending the closure of all non-essential businesses from April 20 until May 20. This impacts the following types of businesses: bars, restaurants, shopping malls, off-track-betting, gyms, movies, recreation facilities and all places of public amusement. Bars and restaurants are allowed to remain open for takeout and delivery. Schools are also closed until at least May 20.

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The governor said it is his "strong recommendation" that families stay home on Easter and avoid any social gatherings.

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