Here's the latest on the coronavirus outbreak in the region:
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has increased fines for businesses that violate COVID-19 guidelines to $10,000. The penalties take aim at large gatherings at restaurants and Black Friday shopping “mobs” over the long holiday weekend.
The 7-day positive test rate in Connecticut dropped to 5.4%, according to data released by the state. The U.S. Virgin Islands were added to a travel advisory for anyone entering Connecticut to require a 14-day quarantine or a negative test result upon arrival. New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Hawaii are the only exempt states.
On Long Island, the 7-day positive COVID-19 test rate holds steady at 3.25%. The rest of New York is at 2.92%.
Health officials caution residents about limiting exposure to family and friends outside of their households this Thanksgiving in order to curb the spread of the virus.