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Covid-
19: Lamont Announces Update To CT Safety Protocols In Schools
Connecticut has introduced new COVID-19 guidance for schools in an effort to keep children learning in the classroom for as long as possible. Gov. Ned Lamont announced the rollout of the “Screen and Stay” initiative for Connecticut schools that choose to participate in the program. Under the new initiative, students and staff identified as close contacts to a known COVID-19 case but who are not yet fully vaccinated will be able to remain in school if they were wearing masks and don’t develop symptoms. Lamont said that “the initiative will bring immediate relief to the frequent and repeated…
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Covid-
19: All Adults 16+ To Be Eligible For Vaccine In CT
A new age group in Connecticut will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as of Thursday morning. Gov. Ned Lamont said that Connecticut remains on track to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all adults over the age of 16 beginning on Thursday, April 1. Additionally, more than 100 additional pharmacies across Connecticut will be added to the state’s vaccination program. Originally, the final group - those between 16 and 44, were to become eligible for the vaccine as of Monday, April 5, but due to the state’s steady rollout of its vaccination program, they accelerated the plan. To…
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Covid-
19: Connecticut Accelerating Age-Based Vaccination Rollout
With Connecticut expecting a new influx of COVID-19 vaccines from the federal government, Gov. Ned Lamont is now saying the state will be accelerating its vaccination rollout. Lamont announced on Monday, March 15 that in an effort to proceed on a quicker schedule than originally planned, the state was revising its schedule for different age groups. Originally, the plan was to make the vaccine available to all residents over the age of 16 by Monday, May 3, though with the Biden administration distributing more doses, Lamont is moving up the timetable for who is eligible. Now, beginning on F…
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Covid-
19: Walmart In Fairfield County Offers Vaccine
A Fairfield County Walmart location will soon begin providing COVID-19 vaccinations to those eligible to receive the first dosage of the much sought after vaccine. Walmart on Connecticut Avenue in Norwalk is one of seven Walmarts in the state that will be offering the vaccine to those eligible under Connecticut’s “Phase 1B,” which includes anyone over the age of 65. Those eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine now includes healthcare workers, residents and employees in long-term care facilities, first responders, essential workers, and Connecticut residents over the age of 65 as of Thursday, Feb…
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Covid-
19: CVS Starts Offering Vaccinations At These CT Pharmacies
Four new CVS locations in Connecticut will soon be offering COVID-19 vaccinations for those eligible as the state continues combating the virus. CVS announced that pharmacies in Colchester, Putnam, Waterford, and Windsor Locks will begin accepting appointments for the vaccine beginning on Tuesday, Feb. 9 for those eligible. As of Feb. 9, healthcare workers, first responders, long-term care employees, and residents over the age of 75 are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, though more are expected to be included this week. Related story - COVID-19: Here's When CT Residents Age 65 To 74 Can …
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