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COVID-19: CT Infection Rate Back Over 3%; Number Of Hospitalized Tops 200, New Info By County COVID-19: CT Infection Rate Back Over 3%; Number Of Hospitalized Tops 200, New Info By County
Covid-19: CT Infection Rate Back Over 3%; Number Of Hospitalized Tops 200, New Info By County The daily positive COVID-19 infection rate in Connecticut is back above 3 percent as the Delta variant of the virus continues to rage throughout the state, as the number of patients hospitalized with infections topped 200 over the weekend. There were 38,702 COVID-19 tests administered in Connecticut over the weekend beginning on Friday, Aug. 6, resulting in 1,287 newly confirmed positive infections for a 3.33 percent positive infection rate over the three days, up from less than 3 percent late in the previous week.. The Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to be the dominant strain in Connec…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Broadway To Require Vaccines, Masks At All Theaters COVID-19: Broadway To Require Vaccines, Masks At All Theaters
Covid-19: Broadway To Require Vaccines, Masks At All Theaters Broadway lovers anxious to see the bright lights flick back to life will need to have a COVID-19 vaccine and mask in order to attend any show. The Broadway League announced Friday, July 30, that the owners and operators of all 41 Broadway theatres in New York City will require vaccinations for audience members, as well as performers, backstage crew, and theatre staff, for all performances through October.  Masks will also be required for audiences inside the theatre, except while eating or drinking in designated locations. Under the policy, guests will need to be fully vaccinated with…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Outbreak Of 31 Cases Hits Upstate NY Sleepaway Summer Camp COVID-19: Outbreak Of 31 Cases Hits Upstate NY Sleepaway Summer Camp
Covid-19: Outbreak Of 31 Cases Hits Upstate NY Sleepaway Summer Camp A COVID-19 outbreak at an upstate New York summer sleepaway camp has resulted in 31 confirmed positive cases with many campers returning home. Camp Pontiac is located in Copake, New York, in Columbia County, in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains.  It's a seven-week camp for boys and girls aged 7 to 16 from all over the country. The 31 cases are all in campers between 7 and 11 years old, an age group now ineligible to get the COVID vaccine. There were no positive cases in kids at the camp age 12 and over, who are eligible to get vaccinated. The camp reported the first …

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Health Officials Racing To Find Ways To Change Young People's Vaccine Hesitancy COVID-19: Health Officials Racing To Find Ways To Change Young People's Vaccine Hesitancy
Covid-19: Health Officials Racing To Find Ways To Change Young People's Vaccine Hesitancy The reluctance of many younger Americans to get vaccinated for COVID-19 is the largest reason the country is not expected to reach President Joe Biden’s stated goal of having 70 percent of the population vaccinated by Independence Day. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), only 47.3 percent of Americans between the ages of 18 and 24 have received at least one dose of the vaccine, and just 31.9 percent are fully vaccinated. Comparatively, 52.6 percent of 25 to 39 years old have received a first dose and 43.6 percent are fully vaccinated. The CDC noted that 62…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: CDC Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Haven't Gotten Second Dose COVID-19: CDC Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Haven't Gotten Second Dose
Covid-19: CDC Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Haven't Gotten Second Dose A significant number of Americans who received their first COVID-19 shot have missed their second dose, causing concern as the number of new cases from the Delta variant grows, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC said this week that more than 10 percent of Americans have received just one dose and opted to skip the second vaccine, which could prove problematic as the more transmissible Delta COVID-19 variant continues to rapidly spread and become more dominant. According to the CDC, just 88 percent of those who received one dose of the Moderna or Pfize…

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COVID-19: Reports Of Heart Inflammation In Some Adolescents Getting Vaccines Prompt CDC Probe COVID-19: Reports Of Heart Inflammation In Some Adolescents Getting Vaccines Prompt CDC Probe
Covid-19: Reports Of Heart Inflammation In Some Adolescents Getting Vaccines Prompt CDC Probe Red flags are flying for federal health officials following reports of heart inflammation in some adolescents who have been getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is getting involved as concerns grow. In response to the recent reports, the CDC called for an emergency meeting later this week. According to reports, the CDC is investigating more than 225 cases of heart inflammation among adolescents who received the vaccine. Most of the victims reporting cases were teens or men in their early 20s. The CDC said that among those recovering from COV…

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COVID-19: These States Giving Away Guns, Trucks, Pot As Incentives To Get Vaccinated COVID-19: These States Giving Away Guns, Trucks, Pot As Incentives To Get Vaccinated
Covid-19: These States Giving Away Guns, Trucks, Pot As Incentives To Get Vaccinated Some states are getting creative as they look to incentivize Americans to go out and get the COVID-19 vaccine. Across the country, states are offering lottery tickets, free drinks, vacations, custom weapons, scholarships, and even marijuana as the race continues to meet President Joe Biden’s promise of getting 70 percent of adults at least partially vaccinated by Independence Day. In Connecticut, the state’s Restaurant Association is partnering with Gov. Ned Lamont to launch its #CTDrinksOnUs campaign, where participating restaurants provide complimentary drinks to vaccinated patrons. New …

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COVID-19: Pfizer Begins Vaccine Study On Younger Children COVID-19: Pfizer Begins Vaccine Study On Younger Children
Covid-19: Pfizer Begins Vaccine Study On Younger Children Pfizer is moving forward with new clinical tests on thousands of children under the age of 12 as they look to expand the authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine. The company announced on Tuesday, June 8 that it will enroll up to 4,500 children between the ages of 6 months and 12 years old in the United States, Finland, Poland, and Spain with the intention of getting emergency use authorization before school begins in the fall. Currently, the Pfizer vaccine has only been authorized for use in children 12 and older. According to Pfizer, it has selected a dose of 10 micrograms in children betw…

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COVID-19: Here's What States Are Now Offering Cash Prizes To Get Vaccines, How It's Working COVID-19: Here's What States Are Now Offering Cash Prizes To Get Vaccines, How It's Working
Covid-19: Here's What States Are Now Offering Cash Prizes To Get Vaccines, How It's Working Several states have introduced “lotteries” in an effort to encourage residents to go out and get the COVID-19 vaccine. This week, more states introduced various vaccine lotteries, with eligible adults in those states receiving lotto tickets, or entering drawings to receiving upwards of millions of dollars. Some states that were the earliest to introduce these lotteries have seen a surge in people coming out for the vaccine, with some representing more than a 50 percent week-to-week increase in vaccination appointments. States offering a prize include: Ohio is offering a $1 million jackp…

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COVID-19: Wegmans Lifts Mask Mandate For Stores In One Of Five States In Its Footprint COVID-19: Wegmans Lifts Mask Mandate For Stores In One Of Five States In Its Footprint
Covid-19: Wegmans Lifts Mask Mandate For Stores In One Of Five States In Its Footprint With the number of Americans receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and virus-related numbers improving across the country, Wegmans has amended its guidance on mask-wearing in select areas. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provided updated guidance on mask-wearing for fully vaccinated people that includes not having to wear facial coverings indoors and not having to socially distance themselves from others. Wegmans announced on Wednesday, May 19 that “in accordance with the latest CDC guidance, fully vaccinated customers are no longer required to wear a face-covering …

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COVID-19: CDC Issues Brand-New Guidance On Mask-Wearing Indoors COVID-19: CDC Issues Brand-New Guidance On Mask-Wearing Indoors
Covid-19: CDC Issues Brand-New Guidance On Mask-Wearing Indoors The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is easing indoor mask-wearing guidance for Americans who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. On Thursday afternoon, May 13, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky announced the new guidance at a White House briefing, saying that anyone who has received both shots of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or the one-dose Johnson & Johnson shot can safely stop wearing masks indoors, except under some circumstances. The new guidance calls for continued mask-wearing in more crowded indoor spaces such as on mass transportation, hospitals, prisons, or …

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COVID-19: Vaccine Appointments Now Available For Kids Ages 12 To 15 At CT CVS Pharmacies COVID-19: Vaccine Appointments Now Available For Kids Ages 12 To 15 At CT CVS Pharmacies
Covid-19: Vaccine Appointments Now Available For Kids Ages 12 To 15 At CT CVS Pharmacies With the FDA approving emergency use authorization for COVID-19 vaccine administration in Americans between the ages of 12 and 15, dozens of CVS Pharmacies in Connecticut are set to begin getting shots in the arms of the state’s eligible adolescents. Beginning on Thursday, May 13, 45 CVS Pharmacies across Connecticut joined hundreds across the country are beginning to administer Pfizer vaccines to the newly eligible age group. Patients can schedule appointments online through the CVS website or through the CVS Pharmacy app, and walk-in bookings are also being accepted. Anyone who receive…

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by Zak Failla