To my WTNH/News 8 colleagues; Want to tell everyone you are doing a great job and assure anyone that worked with me last week that I am not ill, nor is Betsy. Just following directives from public health officials to stay home. Best wishes to all and be sure to stay safe. M.

FYI: I am taking an immediate and indefinite leave of absence because I cannot work and keep the social distancing recommended for those in my age group. Follow @jodilatina8.

Budget deadlines for cities and towns suspened.

Executive Order; Lamont closes all schools as of close of business on Monday.

State COVID-19 news conference delayed until sometime after White House news conference.

State COVID-19 update today at 4PM.

Biden cancels visit to CT next week.

For questions go to Judicial Branch website.

Exception is jury trials currently in progress.

Connecticut Judicial System suspends all jury trials for 30 days.

Package Store Assoc asking Lamont Admin to suspend collection of empty bottles and cans for 60 days because of potential COVID-19 transmission danger.

That’s 1:30.

Mayor Elicker, School/Health officials going on air/on line at 1:39PM.

Big East Tournament now cancelled.

New Haven closing all schools indefinitely.

Deep cleaning underway at State Capitol Complex

All legislative public hearings next week cancelled.

Gov briefing delayed to 3:05.

House/Senate leaders meeting to decide future of legis session and what measures will be imposed for State Capitol Complex after 4 day deep cleaning is completed Sunday.

Gov COVID-19 update on the air and on line starting at 3PM.