Health officials are confirming the first deaths in Connecticut this year from flu and RSV.

A person in their 80s died from flu in Middlesex County.

The first death from RSV was a person also in their 80s from New Haven County.

There were also 67 COVID-19-associated deaths in the state in October.

Officials warn the numbers are likely to increase as we head into colder months.

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