Coronavirus In CT: School Closing List, 6 Positive Tests

CONNECTICUT — As of Friday morning, Connecticut has seen six positive cases — five of them Connecticut residents — of the new coronavirus and two New York residents who work at three Connecticut-based hospitals also tested positive for virus, known as COVID-19.

Another New York resident tested positive at Greenwich Hospital on Thursday and that represents Connecticut's sixth positive test to date. (Coronavirus In CT: 6 Confirmed Positive Tests).

Connecticut had its first case involving a child. (1st Coronavirus Case Involving A Child: Over 300 Asked To Self-Monitor For 2 Weeks)

Hundreds of schools across Connecticut announced plans to close indefinitely and move toward learning at home, and that list continues to grow. (Coronavirus School Closings In CT: Updated List).

Gov. Lamont issued several emergency executive orders Thursday, including waiving requirements for schools and limiting the size of crowds in the state. (Here Are All Of Gov. Lamont's executive orders).

Connecticut's top state health officials said up to 20 percent of residents may get the coronavirus over the next couple of months and we should expect more cases in the fall. (CT To See More Cases In The Coming Months).

Most major event, including St. Patrick's Day parades, were canceled across the state.

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Here are all of the major stories on Connecticut and the coronavirus, updated as of Friday:

Coronavirus In CT: 6 Confirmed Positive Tests, State To Waive 180-Day Requirement For Schools

The governor's school waiver clears the way for schools to close for as long as necessary. Meanwhile, a child from Connecticut has the virus.>>>Read More.

Coronavirus School Closings In CT: Updated List as of Friday

Here are the schools and colleges that announced closings and or moving to online classes because of the new coronavirus.>>>Read More.

1st Coronavirus Case Involving A Child: Over 300 Asked To Self-Monitor For 2 Weeks

All school students and staff at this school in Connecticut are being asked to remain home and monitor their health after a student was diagnosed with COVID-19.>>>Read More.

Coronavirus CT: Fourth Resident Tests Positive For Virus

This is the fourth confirmed case in Connecticut.>>>Read More.

Coronavirus: Hospital Patient Tests Positive For Virus

A patient cared for in the hospital emergency department has tested positive for the new Coronavirus, hospital officials said Thursday.>>>Read More.

Coronavirus CT: How Small Businesses Can Survive The Outbreak

Gov. Ned Lamont, and every credible health source, local to federal, says stay home from work when you're ill. Small businesses are worried.>>>Read More.

Coronavirus CT: What Does The Governor's State Of Emergency Mean?

World Health Organization says CVOID-19 is now pandemic. Tuesday, Gov. Ned Lamont declared a public health emergency. What does that mean?>>>Read More.

CT Coronavirus: Big Box Stores Send Policy Updates To Customers

Several big box retailers have sent out Coronavirus advisories to Connecticut customers.>>>Read More.

Outrage Greets State Tournament Cancellations

Several hundred high school students protested a decision by the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference to cancel remaining winter sport tournaments.>>>Read More.

Connecticut St. Patrick's Day parades that have been canceled thus far:

• Milford's 2020 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Canceled
• Danbury Parade Canceled, Events Postponed In Wake Of Coronavirus
• Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade Canceled Due To Virus Concerns
• New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade Postponed
• Norwalk Coronavirus: 2020 St. Patrick's Day Parade Canceled
• New London St. Patrick's Day Parade Canceled Due To Virus Concern
• West Haven St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Postponed
• Bridgeport St. Patrick's Day Parade Canceled
• Mystic Irish Parade Postponed

Major stories since the first positive coronavirus case in Connecticut:

• Coronavirus In CT: Emergency Declared, Some Schools To Close
• Connecticut Hospital Doctor Contracted Coronavirus In New York
• CT Hospital Worker From New York State Positive For Coronavirus
• Coronavirus In CT: 2nd Case Confirmed
  
• Coronavirus CT: Schools Need To Plan For Possible Closures
  
• Coronavirus CT: Lamont Gives Update, Limits State Employee Travel
  
• 1st CT Resident Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Gov. Lamont Says