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Connecticut COVID-19 Cases
Connecticut Total Coronavirus Cases: 983,652
Connecticut New Coronavirus Deaths:
Connecticut Total Coronavirus Deaths: 12,354
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Newtown
Purple Alert Issued For 19-Year-Old Newtown Resident
The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection has issued a Purple Alert for Stephen Wengart, 19, of Newtown. The alert was issued Saturday, April 26. Wengart is a white male, ... More info »
The Newtown Bee - 04/28/2025 02:02amNewtown sex offender pleads not guilty to child exploitation charges, feds say
A Newtown man and registered sex offender accused of enticing a minor to send child sex abuse material, and sending such material to a minor, pleaded not guilty to the charges Monday in Hartford, ... More info »
The News-Times on MSN - 04/21/2025 08:27am