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COVID-19: CT Has Plan In Place For Booster Shots, Lamont Says COVID-19: CT Has Plan In Place For Booster Shots, Lamont Says
Covid-19: CT Has Plan In Place For Booster Shots, Lamont Says Connecticut is ready to begin administering COVID-19 booster shots to residents across the state when they become eligible next month, Gov. Ned Lamont announced. This week, federal health officials announced that beginning the week of Monday, Sept. 20, third booster COVID-19 vaccine shots will be available to the public, citing concerns that the efficacy of Pfizer and Moderna vaccinations wanes after approximately eight months. Earlier story - COVID-19: CDC Announces Starting Date For Booster Shots In response, Lamont proclaimed that Connecticut - which had one of the most effective initia…

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COVID-19: Here's How CT Residents Who Are Eligible Can Register For Vaccine COVID-19: Here's How CT Residents Who Are Eligible Can Register For Vaccine
Covid-19: Here's How CT Residents Who Are Eligible Can Register For Vaccine Connecticut continues to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine at one of the quickest rates in the country. With thousands of more people eligible to receive the vaccine as of this week, Connecticut has set up an online and telephone hotline to allow for appointments to be made. As of Monday, March 1, people over the age of 55, teachers, and school staffers all became eligible to receive the vaccine, joining healthcare personnel, first responders, and long-term care residents. Those who are eligible can sign up for an appointment using the state’s Vaccine Administration Management System or throu…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: 'Good Vaccine Stories' Emerge After CT Expands Rollout COVID-19: 'Good Vaccine Stories' Emerge After CT Expands Rollout
Covid-19: 'Good Vaccine Stories' Emerge After CT Expands Rollout Connecticut continues to impress with its rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, with many gladly saying the process was simple, rather than the reports of frustration among those seeking vaccination appointments across the country. Robert Smith, a Fairfield resident who was among the thousands to become eligible for the vaccine in Connecticut on Monday, March 1, had only good things to say about his experience as he was able to swiftly lock down an appointment and receive his first shot within days. Smith said that he first went to a healthcare provider website on Monday that was overburdened wi…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: CT Teachers, Daycare Workers, Those 55-And-Over Start Getting Vaccines COVID-19: CT Teachers, Daycare Workers, Those 55-And-Over Start Getting Vaccines
Covid-19: CT Teachers, Daycare Workers, Those 55-And-Over Start Getting Vaccines Access to the coveted COVID-19 vaccine has just expanded in Connecticut, with teachers, daycare workers, and residents over the age of 55 now eligible to make vaccination appointments. As of 12:01 a.m. on Monday, March 1, approximately a half-million new Connecticut residents are now eligible to schedule their appointments through the state’s website. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont previously said that educators and childcare workers who are now eligible will receive instructions on scheduling an appointment directly through their employers. Appointments can be scheduled online through the …

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COVID-19: Here's When CT Residents Age 65 To 74 Can Start Scheduling Vaccination Appointments COVID-19: Here's When CT Residents Age 65 To 74 Can Start Scheduling Vaccination Appointments
Covid-19: Here's When CT Residents Age 65 To 74 Can Start Scheduling Vaccination Appointments Connecticut residents 65 and older can begin making reservations to receive a COVID-19 vaccine beginning this week. Gov. Ned Lamont announced Monday, Feb. 8, those Connecticut residents between ages 65 and 74 will be able to register beginning on Thursday, Feb. 11, as the state rolls into the next phase of its vaccination program.  Vaccinations for individuals over the age of 75 will continue as well.  One caveat is the state's access to the vaccine, Lamont said, as he stressed patience on the part of the state 350,000 residents between the ages of 65 and 74 who are anxious to re…

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