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Connecticut Data Firm Says Social Distancing Is Saving Lives – Numbers Depend on Coronavirus Models

Matthew McDonald

Social distancing has had a positive impact on Connecticut, according to a recent report.

Data Haven, a data analytics firm based in New Haven, projects that the Nutmeg State has saved 10,000 lives already with the precautions it has in place and will likely end up saving around 6,000 more. In total, that means it will end up saving about 16,000 lives, by the company's projections.

Worcester Officials Throw Down, Tell Pastor Not To Have Another Church Service
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Worcester Officials Throw Down, Tell Pastor Not To Have Another Church Service

Tom Joyce

Worcester officials have formally notified a pastor who held a regular church service Sunday that he violated the governor's executive order banning most gatherings of 10 people or more.

Worcester City Manager Edward M. Augustus Jr. sent Adams Square Baptist Church Pastor Kris Casey a letter Monday saying the pastor is putting people's lives in danger because of coronavirus.

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