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CT Coronavirus: Schools To Remain Closed Until At Least April 20

88 new positive cases, 2 deaths reported/ Geno Auriemma gives back/ Full list of 'essential' businesses defined/ $5M pledged to fight hunger

Here are the latest headlines concerning Connecticut and the new coronavirus:

Coronavirus CT: 2 More Deaths, 88 New Cases Reported

Gov. Ned Lamont also said that schools in Connecticut will not reopen until at least April 20.>>>Read More.


Here Are All The 'Essential' Businesses Allowed To Remain Open In CT

Gov. Ned Lamont ordered all non-essential businesses to close as of Monday night. Here are all of the businesses that can remain open.>>>Read More.

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Geno Auriemma's Restaurant Cooking For Coronavirus Front-Liners

"The people in this state have given me so much, and you don't always have a chance to give back like this," Auriemma said.>>>Read More.


Coronavirus CT: BJ's Club Boosting Pay For 'Frontline Staffers'

Some staffers at BJ's Wholesale Club are getting raises.>>>Read More.

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Restaurant Owner Talks Coronavirus: 'We're Nervous'

'It’s definitely impacted us tremendously,' said the owner of a local restaurant. 'These are all days that you can’t get back.'>>>Read More.


Child, 5, Receives A Special And Unique Birthday Celebration Amid Coronavirus Concerns: WATCH

Police and the child's friends and family helped ensure Zach's fifth birthday party was extra special. Watch their video below.>>>Read More.


Cop's Wife's Campaign Fuels Local Eats Biz

When the sales executive at radio station 98Q saw how the new coronavirus scare was affecting her restaurant clients, (struggling to stay afloat), and police officer husband (struggling to stay awake), she connected the dots and created an online campaign to pay restaurants to get their food to healthcare workers, first responders and the elderly.>>>Read More.


Golfers Appealing to Governor to Keep Courses Open

The Connecticut State Golf Association has drafted numerous guidelines to ensure safety for players and golf course personnel.>>>Read More.

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