Coronavirus In CT: 2 Residents Test Positive For Virus

CONNECTICUT — As of Monday night, two Connecticut residents and two hospital employees have tested positive for the new coronavirus. One Wilton resident tested positive and officials are waiting to announce more details about the second case.

The two hospital employees are New York residents and work at Danbury, Norwalk and Bridgeport hospitals. On Monday, no new cases were reported in the state.

The state Department of Education urged primary and secondary school districts across the state to start thinking about online courses if schools need to be shut down.

Sacred Heart University, a private university in Fairfield, announced that classes will be suspended Thursday to give time to prepare online classes. The school will move to online classes March 11 through March 29. There have been no reported coronavirus cases in that school community. The University of New Haven also announced plans to cancel classes.

Lamont issued a letter to state employees Monday morning and said he is limiting employees from traveling out of state for state business. He said he is also looking to cancel any state-sponsored meetings with large groups of people.

New Haven postponed its always popular St. Patrick’s Day parade, while Trinity Health of New England hospitals are limited visitors to one per patient.

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CVS Health announced Monday it will waive charges for home delivery of prescription medication in response to the virus. Many health insurance companies — such as Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, UnitedHealth Group and the nation’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans — have announced plans to broaden access to coronavirus testing

Here is a recap of all the key news stories concerning the coronavirus and Connecticut:

Coronavirus CT: 2nd Positive Case Confirmed

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Coronavirus CT: Schools Need To Plan For Possible Closures

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Lamont Gives Coronavirus Update Monday, Limits State Employee Travel

Gov. Ned Lamont issued new rules for state employees to limit travel and large meetings. State colleges are taking similar measures.>>>Read More.

1st CT Resident Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Gov. Lamont Says

This is the first Connecticut resident to test positive for COVID-19, which still needs to be confirmed by the CDC.>>>Read More.

CT Hospital Worker From New York State Positive For Coronavirus

A Danbury and Norwalk Hospital employee from New York is positive for COVID-19. Workers she came in contact with are being monitored.>>>Read More.

Connecticut Hospital Doctor Contracted Coronavirus In New York

A 'community doctor' from New Rochelle, New York, saw patients at Bridgeport Hospital last weekend but did not have symptoms, officials said.>>>Read More.

Coronavirus Not Impacting State Tournaments: CIAC

No tournament games have yet been affected by concerns over the coronavirus, according to CIAC officials.>>>Read More.

EPA Releases List of Disinfectant Products To Fight Coronavirus

Clorox, Lysol and Purell are on the EPA's approved list. Meanwhile, it's reported 200 in Connecticut are being monitored for coronavirus.>>>Read More.

New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade Postponed

Officials say the popular St. Patrick's Day Parade in New Haven has been postponed over concerns of the spread of the new coronavirus.>>>Read More.

Cheshire Is Now A ‘Handshake-Free Environment’: Officials

In an effort to help reduce the risk of spreading germs, officials say to not expect a handshake when visiting a town building.>>>Read More.

Hand Sanitizing Mandatory To Enter Town Buildings, Security Will Enforce This Policy: Mayor

Stamford has announced that "extensive" Coronavirus preventative measures have been put in place for city-owner buildings.>>>Read More.