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Covid-19: CT State Loosens Restrictions On Who's Eligible For Vaccine
Following the lead of the CDC, Connecticut will be adjusting its vaccination rollout to include new groups that are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Health officials in Connecticut announced that beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 12, anyone over the age of 65 will be included in “phase 1B” of the state's COVID-19 vaccination program.
Previously, only healthcare workers, nursing home residents and employees, first responders, corrections officers, teachers, transit workers, and the general population over the age of 75.
The move comes as the CDC loosened its advised guidance on the ro…
Covid-19: Here's Where, When First 31,000 Vaccines Will Be Distributed In Connecticut
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has laid out a tentative rollout plan for the COVID-19 vaccination that’s coming later this month.
Lamont said that the first batch of approximately 31,000 vaccine doses are expected to arrive from Pfizer on Monday, Dec. 14, with an additional 63,000 coming from Moderna one week later on Dec. 21.
To be effective, two doses spread approximately 21 days apart have to be administered.
Lamont estimated that by the end of January, more than 200,000 people will have received two doses, with more than 150,000 receiving their first.
The vaccinations will be administer…