The day’s events

The death toll in the U.S. has surpassed 97,000 and the number of cases is more than 1.64 million.

Connecticut reported an additional 55 coronavirus-related deaths for a total of 3,637, and 432 new cases.

The managers of Hartford’s XL Center and the city’s convention center are taking the first steps in planning for welcoming visitors in the age of social distancing, but any reopening is likely to be months away.