Lamont Urges Patience As CT Enters New Coronavirus Vaccine Phase

2,680 new COVID-19 cases were reported Sunday, along with a daily positive test rate of around 2.6 percent for the past seven days.​

CT’s Vaccine Program Expands To Those 55+, Teachers On Monday

Teachers and CT residents between 55 and 64 will move to the head of the line Monday as the coronavirus vax roll-out enters its next phase.

Vaccine Rollout In CT Poised To Pick Up Speed Next Week

A large shipment of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, as well as 30,000 doses of vaccine from a brand new supplier, are due in CT next week.

Patch Survey: Readers Sound Off On CT Vaccine Roll-Out

Readers were generally in favor of Gov. Ned Lamont's decision, but the decision wasn't met with unanimous praise.

CT Coronavirus: Positivity Rates, Red Zones, Continue To Drop

The daily coronavirus positivity rate in the state has dropped back down to just a tick above 2 percent.

More Cheese Recalled: CT Adds Another Brand To Contaminated List

Connecticut health officials have added a second brand to its contaminated cheese warning. One resident has already been hospitalized.

CT Uptick In Coronavirus Hospitalizations, Positive Test Rate

The state's coronavirus daily positive test rate and hospitalizations increased Tuesday, but one day doesn't make a trend.

CT Coronavirus Hospitalization Drop, Low Positive Rate Continue

Coronavirus hospitalizations dropped to 500 patients for the entire state, the lowest since early November.

Major CT Coronavirus Vaccine Eligibility Change Made

Gov. Ned Lamont announced Connecticut will use age to determine coronavirus vaccine eligibility going forward instead of other factors.

CT Red Zone Map: 30+ Towns Out Of Red Zone

The state's per capita infection rate has dropped by half since its recent peak and there are other encouraging signs.

CT Passes 7,500 Coronavirus Deaths

Coronavirus hospitalizations continued a sustained decline, but the state passed a grim milestone of 7,500 deaths.

Hartford HealthCare Opens Drive-Through Locations For Testing

Five locations will be open Sunday to help patients secure the COVID-19 testing they need before an upcoming medical procedure.

CT Partners With Non-Profit For Vaccine Outreach To Minorities

The new outreach is intended to address the distrust of the medical system within the African-American community, according to the governor.

CT Coronavirus Hospitalizations Continue To Fall Statewide

There are now 568 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Connecticut, the fewest since Nov. 9.

CT Coronavirus Positive Test Rate Dips Below Two Percent

Connecticut saw its lowest positive test rate in months and the weekly rate remains below three percent.

CT Health Officials Identify Contaminated Cheese Brand

A multi-state outbreak of Listeria has already hospitalized one Connecticut resident.

1st Case Of New Coronavirus Variant Found In CT Resident: Lamont

Officials said the “South African” variant of the coronavirus has been found in a Connecticut resident who is currently in a NY hospital.

CT Looks To Next Coronavirus Vaccine Phase As New Strain Spreads

Connecticut pledges to redouble its efforts to inoculate minorities as an ugly variant strain of the coronavirus makes further inroads.

Bad Cheese: State Health Officials Warn Of Listeria Outbreak

Officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Listeria that may have already hospitalized one Connecticut resident.

22 New Cases of Coronavirus UK Variant Found In CT: Here's Where

The state Health Department identified 19 communities where the UK variant of the coronavirus has been found.

CT Coronavirus Red Zone Map: Positive Infection Trends Continue

15 towns have been elevated above the state's worst category

UPDATE: CT Town-By-Town Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

So far, the Connecticut has vaccinated 61 percent of its population over the age of 75.

CT Coronavirus Trends Are 'Extraordinarily Positive'

A sustained drop in new COVID-19 cases and the determined rollout of the vaccine has made for the lowest positive test rate in 3-1/2 months

Blacks, Hispanics Underserved In Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout

The state Department of Public Health plans on re-allocating future shipments of the vaccine to minority neighborhoods to compensate.

Coronavirus CT: In What Direction Are The Case Numbers Trending?

These are the latest numbers of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, deaths and positive test results in Connecticut.

OHS Consumer Advisory Council To Host Forum On LGBTQ Youth Health

The Facebook Live event is scheduled for Wednesday evening.

Walmart, CVS, Walgreens Offering Coronavirus Vaccine In CT

Walmart, CVS and Walgreens have added coronavirus vaccine locations. CVS and Walgreens plan to add more in the future.

CT Opening Coronavirus Vaccine To People 65 And Over

Gov. Ned Lamont announced coronavirus vaccine appointment registration will begin later this week for people 65 and over.

In CT, Who Should Get The Coronavirus Vaccine Next? Which One?

Gov. Ned Lamont said he was sympathetic to the cries of many groups who have been lobbying to move to the head of the vaccine line.

CT Coronavirus Hospitalizations Drop As Some Regulations Loosen

The coronavirus metrics are all tracking in the right direction as some state restrictions are lifted.

CT Promises 'Minimal Wait Times' Making Vaccination Appointments

The additional phone bank capacity comes just as the state is beginning to receive larger supplies of the vaccine on a weekly basis.

CT Continues Coronavirus Hospitalization Drop

The number of patients hospitalized for the coronavirus dropped below 900 for the first time in months.

12 CVS Pharmacies In CT To Distribute Coronavirus Vaccine

CVS says it will soon begin to administer COVID-19 vaccines, and a number of Connecticut communities were identified as locations.

CT's Health Information Exchange Now Has 25 Participants

Healthcare providers include two of the state’s largest hospital systems and its largest provider group.

CT Reports 2,500+ Coronavirus Cases, Hospitalizations Down

The state saw a slightly higher amount of coronavirus cases Tuesday, but hospitalizations continued a decline.

Snow Causes Canceled Coronavirus Vaccine Appointments Tuesday

Some providers had canceled vaccine appointments for Tuesday. Providers are trying to close the backlog caused by the storm.

DPH Warns Residents Of Carbon Monoxide Danger

Carbon monoxide poisoning can result from malfunctioning furnaces and improper use of fuel-burning equipment.

Snow Storm May Cancel Vaccine Appointments In CT

DPH officials also warned that the winter storm could impact deliveries and distribution of the vaccine to the state’s providers.

The New 'Big Bad': Coronavirus Variant Triggers Alarm In CT

COVID-19 cases are trending downward in CT, but demand for the vaccine still exceeds supply, and 3 new variants have been identified

CT Prioritized The Vaccine To Nursing Homes. Is It Working?

Nursing home coronavirus cases are dropping just as deaths attributed to the virus climb. What is to be done?