Number Of Deaths, Cases From Coronavirus Surge In Connecticut

CONNECTICUT — Wednesday brought grim news to the state as the number of positive coronavirus cases continued to swell and most sobering was the fact seven more deaths were reported.

Also we learned that several law enforcement employees tested positive for the coronavirus. Other stories examined in-depth include: purchasing guns during this pandemic, a Connecticut town stages a historic vote and a local restaurant gives back to the community.

Here is a look at the top headlines from across the state:

Former Beloved Town Officials Dies From Coronavirus

Officials have confirmed a former town official has died as a result of the new coronavirus.>>>Read More.

Coronavirus CT: 19 Deaths, 875 Total Cases, Latest Town-By Town Numbers

There are more than 40 new coronavirus hospitalizations in Connecticut and a total of 19 deaths.>>>Read More.

New Haven Coronavirus Update: 1st City Resident Dies

A New Haven resident has died of complications from the new coronavirus, officials announced Wednesday.>>>Read More.

West Haven Coronavirus Update: 1st City Resident Dies

A West Haven resident has died of complications from the new coronavirus, officials announced.>>>Read More.

Weston Coronavirus Update: 1st Death Reported

The state now has 875 confirmed coronavirus cases, 113 hospitalizations and 19 deaths.>>>Read More.

Danbury Coronavirus Update: 1st Death Reported

One Danbury resident has died from the new coronavirus, the state Department of Health reported on Wednesday.>>>Read More.

Ridgefield Coronavirus Updates: 3rd Death, 42 Cases Reported

The accelerated pace of confirmed infections has caused Ridgefield to call for stricter enforcement of social distancing restrictions.>>>Read More.

Southbury Coronavirus Updates: First Resident Dies From Virus

Southbury officials said they learned that a local resident died as a result of the coronavirus.>>>Read More.

Buying A Gun During the Pandemic In CT?

Buying A Gun? It's Not Easy

The coronavirus pandemic is causing huge lines outside of local gun stores, and many would-be buyers are being turned away. Why?.>>>Read More.

Law Enforcement Employees Test Positive

Coronavirus CT: 4 State Police Employees Test Positive

All four Connecticut State Police employees have been placed in quarantine.>>>Read More.

Westport Coronavirus Updates: Police Officer Tests Positive

Westport continues to be the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in Connecticut, with 87 confirmed cases as of Wednesday.>>>Read More.

Department of Correction Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus

The custody staff employee who is assigned to the Corrigan-Radgowski Correctional Center in Uncasville.>>>Read More.

Historic Voting In CT

55 Votes Cast In 'Historic' Drive-Up Town Meeting

The Connecticut town staged drive-up voting after a remote town meeting on Tuesday to maintain coronavirus social distancing guidelines.>>>Read More.

Restaurant Steps Up

Restaurant Handing Out 'Essential' Food Kits Thursday

A local eatery is handing out food kits to the community on Thursday.>>>Read More.

New Mobile Army Hospital

Mobile Army Hospital Installed

Two steps forward and one step back for the City as the army showed up with 25 beds, while the state put the kibosh on using WCSU dorms.>>>Read More.