4 Police Officers Test Positive; Hartford Enacts Gathering Ban

HARTFORD, CT — Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin announced that four police officers have tested positive for coronavirus, WTNH reported. The four officers who contracted the virus had been on personal leave and traveled to Spain, which is on the CDC's list of countries with a coronavirus advisory.

They were asked not to return to work for a 14-day period when they came back March 10, according to WTNH.

Bronin clarified that the officers returned from personal travel before Spain was included on CDC advisories.

"Despite that, we asked them not to report to work for 14 days, and they have not been on duty in the department since returning," Bronin said on his social media.

The city announced that it is enacting a ban of gatherings of more than 10 people. Hartford joins New Haven, Hamden, and Bridgeport in enacting the ban.

The ban applies to all social gatherings, sporting events, parades, concerts, etc. However, the ban does not apply to childcare centers caring for more than 12 children of health care providers and first responders.