Weston, Redding & Easton Coronavirus Updates: 2nd Death Reported

WESTON/REDDING/EASTON, CT — The Connecticut Department of Public Health has confirmed 40 active cases of the new coronavirus in Weston, 29 in Redding, and 18 in Easton.

The death toll from the virus in Weston is two.

"We are sad to report that another one of our neighbors has lost his battle with COVID-19. Our deepest and most sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased," the Weston Office of Emergency Management posted on the Town website.

Statewide, another 48 coronavirus-associated deaths and 1,346 positive cases were reported Monday. There was an increase of 106 current hospitalizations.

To date there have been 13,381 confirmed coronavirus cases in Connecticut and 602 deaths. There are currently 1,760 people hospitalized for COVID-19. Over 44,000 patients have been tested in Connecticut.