Several TV News Anchors/Reporters Depart + COVID-19 Outbreak

Good Monday morning Connecticut,

If you have a personal day left to take off from work this year, you may want to lock in on this Thursday as it will feel like a spring day with sunshine and temperatures near 70 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

But before we get to Thursday's amazing weather, we'll deal with chilly temperatures on Monday, with highs only in the upper 40s. More sun and temperatures around 50 degrees on Tuesday and warming up on Wednesday with temperatures in the upper 50s with more sun.

There is a chance for rain showers late Thursday and Friday and next weekend looks sunny but chilly with temperatures in the upper 40s on Saturday to around 50 degrees on Sunday.

In case you missed it: 4 Tornadoes In CT Confirmed By National Weather Service

Several TV news reporters/anchors depart their stations

Fox 61 anchor/reporter Ashley Afonso said on social media that she has departed the station.

"Many have asked, yes it’s true. I’ve made the very hard decision not to return to my friends at Fox61. Right now I feel a very strong pull to focus on other things, and I can’t ignore that voice. At this time my family is my number one priority."

WTNH News 8 anchor/reporter Mackenzie Maynard announced this weekend that she is departing the station.

And WTNH News 8 reporter Sabina Kuriakose is departing for a station in New York as a producer, reports The Laurel.

COVID-19 outbreak at a Connecticut nursing home

Eight residents at the Geer Village Senior Community in Canaan, Conn. have died and nearly 90 people have been infected with the coronavirus, according to NBC CT. A total of 67 residents at the 82-bed nursing home contracted the virus, along with 22 staff members. The outbreak first began in October. (Read more at NBC CT).

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Here are the traffic conditions on CT's major roadways

MANCHESTER - Crash (Tractor Trailer) on I-84 Eastbound between Exits 63 and 64. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Monday, November 15 at 5:58 am.

E. HARTFORD - Delays. I-84 Westbound is congested between Exits 54 and 50 (0.7 miles). Reported Monday, November 15 at 7:47 am.

BRIDGEPORT - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 19 and 11 (8.6 miles). Reported Monday, November 15 at 5:54 am.

STAMFORD - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 10 and 3 (7.7 miles). Reported Monday, November 15 at 6:51 am.

ROCKY HILL - Ferry closed due to high waters. Reported Monday, November 15 at 6:00 am.
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FAIRFIELD - Delays. RT15 Southbound is congested between Exits 44 and 36 (13.5 miles). Reported Monday, November 15 at 6:19 am.

TRUMBULL - Road Work on RT25 Northbound between Exits 7 and 9 in effect today until 5:00 pm. The right and center lanes are closed. Reported Monday, November 15 at 5:14 am.