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Covid-19: Wave Of Omicron Cases In US May Be At Turning Point, Virus Expert Says
The wave of COVID-19 cases in the United States triggered by the highly contagious Omicron variant may be at a turning point, an infectious disease expert says.
Former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb says parts of the nation may be about to pass the peak phase of the outbreak, while other regions will likely soon be hit hard.
"f you look what's happening across the East Coast right now in New York City, Washington, DC, Maryland, probably Florida as well have already peaked, maybe Delaware and Rhode Island," Gottlieb said Sunday, Jan. 9 on CBS-TV's "Face the Nation."
"You start to see t…
Covid-19: CT Restaurants May Return To Full Capacity, But It Comes Up With A Catch
Restaurants in Connecticut will soon be permitted to open up their businesses to full capacity, though certain COVID-19 restrictions will still be put in place, limiting restauranteurs.
This week, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced that beginning on Friday, March 19, restaurants can open up to 100 percent capacity, up from the 50 percent they had been working through.
However, while capacity is opening up wider, there will still be restrictions including social distance requirements, mandatory facial coverings, and cleaning protocols that will have to continue to be maintained, which co…
Covid-19: New Study Reveals Danger To Younger Americans, Who Are Dying At Historic Rate
Contrary to popular belief, COVID-19 is taking its toll on younger Americans, who are dying at a historic rate, according to a new study.
Research published this week in the Journal of American Medical Association found that Americans between the ages of 25 and 44 have died at a rate that has never been seen in history.
During the study, a total of 76,088 deaths were reported in adults between those ages, which was 11,899 more than the expected 64,189 fatalities during that stretch.
Of those deaths, 38 percent were contributed to COVID-19.
“Although the remaining excess deaths are unexpla…
Covid-19: CT Moving To 'Phase 3' In Reopening Economy; Larger Crowds Allowed
Connecticut will soon enter “Phase 3” of the state’s COVID-19 reopening plan.
This means bigger crowds at events and restaurants both inside and out. Face masks and social distancing requirements must still be observed.
Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday, Sept. 24, that the state would go to Phase 3 on Oct. 8.
“The changes will increase capacities for certain businesses, including restaurants, personal services, libraries, and performing arts venues,” Lamont said, “while ensuring safety protocols are still in effect.”
Specifically, that means that:
- Restaurants, personal services, and …
Covid-19: Nearly 60 Layoffs Planned For Local Seller Of Music Fest, Sports Tickets
A local online retailer of music festivals, sports games, and theater has plans to layoff nearly 60 employees due to the ongoing economic damage wrought by COVID-19.
On Thursday, Sept. 10, Director of Human Resources for TicketNetwork.com David Brogan, officially told the Connecticut Department of Labor that Ticket Network is planning to reduce its staff by about 60 employees between now and December.
TicketNetwork sells admission to large entertainment, concert, sporting, and other such events. Due to COVID-19 restrictions on how many people can gather together, many venues have canceled …
