Weston, Redding & Easton Coronavirus Updates: 42 Confirmed Cases

WESTON/REDDING/EASTON, CT — The state Department of Public Health has confirmed there are 23 cases of the new coronavirus in Weston, 16 in Redding, and three in Easton, as of Sunday evening.

Since Saturday, an additional 469 Connecticut residents tested positive for the virus, bringing the total to 1,993 cases across the state, state officials said. Thirty-four people have died. One additional death was reported on Sunday. A total of 404 people have been hospitalized, and more than 11,900 Connecticut residents have been tested.

Gov. Ned Lamont announced he was notified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency that his request for a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Connecticut in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been approved, unlocking additional federal assistance programs for the state.

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Weston has closed both its tennis and basketball courts, as of Saturday. This stems "partially in response to information being posted in groups in our neighboring communities calling for people to come to our courts to get their play in," according to a notification on the town website.

Weston athletic fields and running track will remain open for adults and children under the age of 16 who are supervised by adults. All athletes must maintain a distance of at least six feet from one another. Beginning March 30, the athletic complex will be supervised by school security staff during normal school hours "and they will be supported by the Weston Police Department if needed," according to the notification from the Town.

Weston Public Schools, and the schools in the Easton/Redding/Region 9 District, are all closed until April 20. Students are currently engaged in distance learning.