Latest Danbury Coronavirus Updates

DANBURY, CT — The Connecticut Department of Public Health has confirmed there are 650 cases of the new coronavirus in the City as of Friday. That number does not include the tally of positive cases tested at private and out-of-state facilities.

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.

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