Maine reports 37 new virus cases; New Hampshire 2 new deaths

BOSTON (AP) — A look at coronavirus developments in New England:

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CONNECTICUT

Gov. Ned Lamont reported five new coronavirus deaths and 97 new confirmed cases on Sunday.

There were a total of 46,303 cases to date and 4,316 deaths, with 103 currently hospitalized.

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MAINE

State health officials reported 37 new coronavirus cases on Sunday and no new deaths.

The new cases brings to the total number of cases in Maine to more than 3,000. The death toll remains at 104, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

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NEW HAMPSHIRE

State health officials reported two additional deaths and 51 new positive cases of the virus as of late Saturday.

That brings New Hampshire's total death count to 367 since the pandemic started, and more than 5,700 cases of COVID-19. The two recent deaths were both women over the age of 60 who lived in Hillsborough County.

The state Department of Health and Human Services also said Saturday that 35 people are currently hospitalized with the virus.

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VERMONT

Health officials reported two new positive cases of the virus but no new deaths on Sunday. Two people are also currently hospitalized with COVID-19, according to the state Department of Health.

Vermont has had more than 1,200 cases of the virus and 96 deaths since the pandemic started.

Meanwhile, two central Vermont employers have laid off a total of roughly 100 workers due to the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

National Life Group in Montpelier said this week it has laid off 53 employees, and sock manufacturer Darn Tough, in Northfield, said it let go of just under 50 workers.

National Life, which offers life insurance and annuity products, also laid off another 30 employees in Addison, Texas, and...