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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 How Many Vaccine Doses Have Been Administered In CT
Connecticut continues to be at the forefront of administering the COVID-19 vaccine, with more than 100,000 doses already distributed to frontline healthcare workers and essential employees, among the most in the country.
Gov. Ned Lamont said that as of Thursday, Jan. 7, Connecticut has administered a total of 101,734 COVID-19 vaccinations, the most among all states with a population greater than one million.
Of the doses already allocated, 99,929 have received their first dose, while 1,805 second doses have been administered in Connecticut.
It is believed that for the vaccine to be fully e…
Covid-19: Food For Frontline Supports Hospitals, Restaurants In Fairfield County
A simple idea to show how one Fairfield County mom appreciated the work her daughter was performing as an EMT during the COVID-19 pandemic has turned into an entire movement to feed those on the frontlines.
Nicole Straight, of Westport, wanted to thank, and offer a little comfort, to all of the doctors, nurses, EMTs, and first responders, while at the same time helping the struggling workers of the restaurant industry.
Her solution, which turned out to be a fantastic success, was dreamed up “Food For The Front Lines,” a grassroots fundraising initiative that provides healthcare workers on …