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COVID-19: New Research Reveals Percentage Of Cases That Occur Without Symptoms COVID-19: New Research Reveals Percentage Of Cases That Occur Without Symptoms
Covid-19: New Research Reveals Percentage Of Cases That Occur Without Symptoms Health officials have released a new study confirming that nearly half of all those who contract COVID-19 infections remain asymptomatic, confirming a long-held belief. New research found that more than 40 percent of those who tested positive for the virus have not shown symptoms, according to a new study published this week in JAMA Network Open. In the study, researchers examined nearly 100 studies between January 2020 and February 2021 of nearly 30 million people in Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and Africa. Of those millions, approximately 60 percent of confirmed COVID…

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COVID-19: CT State Loosens Restrictions On Who's Eligible For Vaccine COVID-19: CT State Loosens Restrictions On Who's Eligible For Vaccine
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…

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COVID-19: Here's Where, When First 31,000 Vaccines Will Be Distributed In Connecticut COVID-19: Here's Where, When First 31,000 Vaccines Will Be Distributed In Connecticut
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…

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