Coronavirus Monroe: Town Announces First Death

MONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg announced the first coronavirus-related death of a town resident Saturday morning.

"It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of a Monroe resident, a man in his 70's, from COVID-19," Kellogg said. "We extend our deepest condolences to his family. It is heartbreaking that we have joined our neighboring towns in experiencing the loss of a resident from this disease. We must continue to work together to slow its progression."

Monroe has 34 laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases as of Friday. Connecticut has 10,538 confirmed cases, 448 deaths and 1,562 hospitalizations. More than 36,000 people have been tested. Don't miss local and statewide news about coronavirus developments and precautions. Sign up for Patch alerts and daily newsletters.

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