Lamont Plans COVID-19-Related News Conference + Big Tip Stuns

Milford CT

20 December, 2021

9:03 AM

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Good Monday morning Connecticut, It will be very cold today, with temperatures only reaching 35 degrees, and it will feel even colder if you factor in the wind chill. A bit warmer on Tuesday with more sun and temperatures into the low 40s. There is a chance of some rain and snow showers Wednesday, but temperatures are in the low 40s. There is also a chance for rain and snow showers late Christmas Eve and Christmas morning, but temperatures will rise into the upper 40s on Christmas Day, according to the National Weather Service. We'll keep a close eye on the holiday forecast. Gov. Lamont holds a news conference Monday afternoon Today at 4 p.m., Lamont will hold a news briefing to provide updates on the State of Connecticut's coronavirus response efforts. Patch will provide live updates from Lamont's news conference. Check back for updates. As we all know, the infection rate and number of hospitalizations related to COVID-19 have been rising steadily over the past month. The number of COVID-19-related hospitalizations in the state is at 736 and the infection rate on Friday was 6.78. Lamont has thus far resisted any new mandates and said recently he has no plans to reinstitute an indoor mask policy. Some good news A waitress at The Kitchen Restaurant in Prospect received a $1,920 tip from a very generous customer. The whole thing was captured on video, which you can watch here at WTNH News 8. There's more to the story in that the generous tipper had said on social media that he wanted to leave a big tip for a person in need and the waitress' co-worker reached out, and the rest is history.(>>>Read and watch the video here). Elderly man robbed, incapacitated by stun gun, police say An elderly man was placing groceries into his car when he was robbed and incapacitated by a stun gun in the parking lot of a Walmart in Bristol Saturday, WTNH News 8 reports. Police are investigating. (Read more at News 8.) See also: Teens, 13 And 16, Crash Stolen Car While Fleeing Police: PD The teens hit a vehicle and a traffic barrier on Interstate 95, according to police.>>>Read More. Here's Why Al Roker Came To CT The television personality recently paid a visit to Connecticut for a "Today" show segment.>>>Read More. Armed Robbery/Carjacking Incident Reported: Police One of the men approached the victim with a handgun and demanded her vehicle, police said.>>>Read More. Where To Find Connecticut's Coolest Airbnb: Condé Nast This two-bedroom post-and-beam barn home offers everything guests need to prepare a memorable meal, according to Condé Nast.>>>Read More. Here are the traffic conditions across CT's major roadways Monday morning: WESTPORT - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 16 and 11 (3.2 miles). Reported Monday, December 20 at 7:08 am. STAMFORD - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 10 and 5 (3.3 miles). Reported Monday, December 20 at 7:28 am. NORWALK - Delays. RT15 Southbound is congested between Exits 40A and 36 (4.3 miles). Reported Monday, December 20 at 7:01 am.