A Few Clouds 46°
News
COVID-19: Here Are Latest Totals For CT As Lamont Gets Vaccine COVID-19: Here Are Latest Totals For CT As Lamont Gets Vaccine
Covid-19: Here Are Latest Totals For CT As Lamont Gets Vaccine Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has become the latest to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, remarking that he "feels better already." Lamont, who is 67, announced on Tuesday, Feb. 16 that he has received the vaccine, posting photos and video from The First Cathedral in Bloomfield on social media to encourage other Connecticut residents eligible to go get a dose as the state continues one of the quickest vaccination rollouts in the country. "I got the vaccine because, well, I'm old," Lamont mused during a COVID-19 briefing on Tuesday. "It was really moving to be in First Cathedral with Bishop (Leroy)…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: Those Who Are Fully Vaccinated Can Skip Quarantines, CDC Says COVID-19: Those Who Are Fully Vaccinated Can Skip Quarantines, CDC Says
Covid-19: Those Who Are Fully Vaccinated Can Skip Quarantines, CDC Says The Centers for Disease Control & Prevent (CDC) has issued new guidance for those who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. With the federal government ramping up production of the vaccine, the CDC announced that “asymptomatic fully-vaccinated individuals” who receive both doses can skip quarantine, provided the second shot was more than two weeks prior. Health officials said that it takes at least two weeks to build full immunity after receiving the second dose of the vaccine. “Fully vaccinated persons who meet criteria will no longer be required to quarantine following an exposure to so…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: Connecticut CVS Turns Away Vaccine Seekers From New York COVID-19: Connecticut CVS Turns Away Vaccine Seekers From New York
Covid-19: Connecticut CVS Turns Away Vaccine Seekers From New York Police were called to a Connecticut CVS location this week when a group of seniors from New York came seeking the COVID-19 vaccine and were turned away. Officers responded to the CVS pharmacy on Boston Post Road in Waterford on Thursday, Feb. 4 when a group of approximately 10 seniors from out-of-state sought the vaccine, but were denied by the store. The group had reportedly made vaccination appointments in Waterford online through the CVS application. The seniors were reportedly unhappy about the decision but left without incident, though their families were disapointed. According to rep…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: Here's When Vaccinations Are Expected To Be Completed For CT Residents Over Age 75 COVID-19: Here's When Vaccinations Are Expected To Be Completed For CT Residents Over Age 75
Covid-19: Here's When Vaccinations Are Expected To Be Completed For CT Residents Over Age 75 While appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Connecticut have been difficult to come by, Gov. Ned Lamont believes that it could be a matter of weeks before all residents over the age of 75 receive a first dose of the state’s allocations. After experiencing some hiccups and a demand that is outpacing the supply of vaccinations provided by the federal government, Lamont said that new phone lines are being opened up and other measures are being taken as they smooth out wrinkles that arose during the initial rollout of the state’s vaccination program. Lamont said that the state will co…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: What Happens To Me If I Don't Take The 2nd Vaccine Dose On Time? COVID-19: What Happens To Me If I Don't Take The 2nd Vaccine Dose On Time?
Covid-19: What Happens To Me If I Don't Take The 2nd Vaccine Dose On Time? With the COVID-19 vaccine becoming increasingly available, many people are wondering about the two-visit/two-dose treatment - and what happens if you miss that second required dose or take it really late. Concerns are arising about what the impacts are for people who get the first, but not the second dose of the mRNA-type COVID-19 vaccine. There are also questions about whether a person can mix vaccines - taking different products for the first and second doses. Data is limited, but it seems that some people can handle a little deviation from the vaccination schedule just fine. It is bette…

SHARE

by Kristin Palpini
News
COVID-19: CT Sees 45 New Deaths; Latest Data By Community, County COVID-19: CT Sees 45 New Deaths; Latest Data By Community, County
Covid-19: CT Sees 45 New Deaths; Latest Data By Community, County Dozens of new COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Connecticut, which continues combating the post-holiday surge of the virus across the country, though the infection rate has been dropping. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said that there were 40,958 COVID-19 tests administered statewide on Thursday, Jan. 21, resulting in 2,019 positive cases for a 4.93 positive infection rate after hovering above 6 percent through most of the week and hit more than 10 percent last week. Eleven COVID-19 patients were discharged from Connecticut hospitals, as the number dropped to 1,058 statewide, though 45 …

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Business
COVID-19: These Grocery Stores Are Paying Employees To Get Vaccinated COVID-19: These Grocery Stores Are Paying Employees To Get Vaccinated
Covid-19: These Grocery Stores Are Paying Employees To Get Vaccinated A number of grocers are paying employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Among the food markets providing financial incentives to be vaccinated are Trader Joe’s, Dollar General, and Aldi, while Instacart is offering grocery deliverers a $25 stipend, according to NPR. Aldi announced its vaccination intent on Tuesday, Jan. 19. The grocery chain is providing hourly workers with two hours of pay for each of the two necessary vaccine shots. Aldi, which has 2,000 stores in the U.S., also said it would help employees pay for their shots. “Providing accommodations so employees can receive this …

SHARE

by Kristin Palpini
News
COVID-19: CT Sees 44 New Deaths, Decrease In Hospitalizations; Latest Data COVID-19: CT Sees 44 New Deaths, Decrease In Hospitalizations; Latest Data
Covid-19: CT Sees 44 New Deaths, Decrease In Hospitalizations; Latest Data Dozens of new COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Connecticut, which continues combating the post-holiday surge of the virus across the country. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said that there were 30,461 COVID-19 tests administered statewide on Tuesday, Jan. 19, resulting in 1,915 positive cases for a 6.29 positive infection rate. The infection rate is up from 5.65 percent the previous day and from more than 10 percent last week. Seventeen COVID-19 patients were discharged from Connecticut hospitals, as the number dropped to 1,124 statewide, though 44 new fatalities brought the death tol…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: Warning For Vaccine Scams Issued By Lamont, Other State Officials COVID-19: Warning For Vaccine Scams Issued By Lamont, Other State Officials
Covid-19: Warning For Vaccine Scams Issued By Lamont, Other State Officials Gov. Ned Lamont is warning Connecticut residents to be wary of new vaccination scams that have been making the rounds in the wake of the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. An alert was issued by Lamont and the Department of Health warning that "as the COVID-19 vaccine continues to become available to more people, they should be aware of potential scams related to the vaccine and be on the lookout for certain warning signs that can help them avoid being scammed.” Lamont made note that anyone from a legitimate vaccination distribution site in Connecticut will never ask for bank account informat…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: Beware Of These Vaccine Scams, FBI, DOJ Warn COVID-19: Beware Of These Vaccine Scams, FBI, DOJ Warn
Covid-19: Beware Of These Vaccine Scams, FBI, DOJ Warn Scammers are using the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines in the United States to trick people into paying for doses or early access that never comes, federal authorities are warning. As COVID-19 vaccines become more available, there has been a spike in scams seeking to exploit people’s desire to protect themselves and their loved ones from the virus, according to the U.S. Department of Justice as well as local police departments and other law enforcement agencies. “Members of the public should be suspicious of unexpected or unsolicited contact from anyone unknown to them claiming to have inform…

SHARE

by Kristin Palpini
Politics
COVID-19: Connecticut Vaccinating At Twice New York's Rate As Cuomo Draws Criticism For Rollout COVID-19: Connecticut Vaccinating At Twice New York's Rate As Cuomo Draws Criticism For Rollout
Covid-19: Connecticut Vaccinating At Twice New York's Rate As Cuomo Draws Criticism For Rollout Connecticut continues to lead the way in the region for administering the COVID-19 vaccine, getting shots in the arms of residents at a pace twice that of their neighbors in New York. More than 2 percent of Connecticut’s population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, with a total of more than 100,000 shots administered since the rollout began last mont, with hospitals in Connecticut having used approximately 62.1 percent of the vaccinations that have been allocated to the Nutmeg State. Comparatively, in New York, approximately 350,000 vaccines have been administered, rep…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: Here's How Many Vaccine Doses Have Been Administered In CT COVID-19: Here's How Many Vaccine Doses Have Been Administered In CT
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…

SHARE

by Zak Failla