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COVID-19: CT Requires All Long-Term Care Facility Employees To Get Vaccinated COVID-19: CT Requires All Long-Term Care Facility Employees To Get Vaccinated
Covid-19: CT Requires All Long-Term Care Facility Employees To Get Vaccinated All employees of Connecticut's long-term care facilities are required to get vaccinated against COVID-19 under a new executive order from Gov. Ned Lamont. Lamont announced on Friday, Aug. 6, that the employees will be required to receive at least their first vaccine dose no later than Tuesday, Sept. 7. The types of facilities impacted by this executive order include: Nursing homes Residential care homes Assisted living services agencies (i.e. agencies that provide staff to certain long-term care facilities) Intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities M…
COVID-19: Walmart In Fairfield County Offers Vaccine COVID-19: Walmart In Fairfield County Offers Vaccine
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…