Weekly Update: Ellington, Somers Coronavirus Vaccine Progress

Coronavirus vaccine progress continues to be made in Ellington and Somers. Here’s the latest updates.

Weekly Update: Hospital Capacity In Ellington-Somers Area

New federal data shows how the waning coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospitals in the Ellington-Somers area.

Many Ellington, Somers Residents Have Gotten Coronavirus Vaccine

Here are the most recent coronavirus infection rates for Ellington and Somers, and how many residents have been vaccinated.

Ellington, Somers Coronavirus Update: Cases And Vaccinations

Here are the most recent coronavirus infection rates for Ellington and Somers, and how many residents have been vaccinated.

Weekly Update: Hospital Capacity In Ellington-Somers Area

Here's how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospital and ICU capacity in the Ellington-Somers area and across CT.

700-Plus Ellington, Somers Seniors Are Vaccinated: CT Officials

Statistics have been released by state officials on how many local residents have received the coronavirus vaccine.

Hospital Capacity In The Ellington-Somers Area: Weekly Update

New federal data shows how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospitals and their ICUs in the Ellington-Somers area.

Here's How Close Ellington-Somers Area Hospitals Are To Capacity: Weekly Update

Here are the latest numbers on hospital capacity in the Ellington-Somers area and across Connecticut.

Hospital Capacity In The Ellington-Somers Area: See Latest Numbers

New data provided by the federal government shows hospital capacity in Tolland County amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here's How Close Ellington-Somers Area Hospitals Are To Capacity

New data from the federal government shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in the Ellington-Somers area.

Inmate From Somers Prison Dies of Coronavirus Complications

The 45-year-old man is the first Connecticut inmate to die from complications of coronavirus in nearly six months.

Ellington First Selectman Issues Tips On Coronavirus Precautions

Ellington is one of 32 Connecticut communities currently in the "red alert" category pertaining to the coronavirus pandemic.

7th Connecticut Inmate Dies Of Coronavirus Complications

Another inmate in the Connecticut prison system has died of coronavirus complications, officials said.

Prison Facility In Somers Locked Down Following Coronavirus Tests

More than 100 new positive test results were confirmed after two days of testing, the DOC reported.

Ellington/Somers Coronavirus Update: 148 Cases, 7 Deaths

The number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus is now 107 in Somers and 41 in Ellington, according to state health officials.

2 More Inmates Die of Coronavirus Complications

Five inmates in the Connecticut Department of Correction system have died of complications from the coronavirus.

Longtime Inmate At Somers Prison Dies of Coronavirus Effects

The man becomes the third Connecticut inmate to die of coronavirus-related complications.

Ellington/Somers Coronavirus Update: 5 Deaths, 97 Cases

State health officials say five Ellington and Somers residents have died from coronavirus complications, with 97 confirmed cases.

Ellington/Somers Coronavirus Update: 88 Cases Now Confirmed

State health officials say the number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus is now 60 in Somers and 28 in Ellington.

Ellington/Somers Coronavirus Update: 57 Cases Now Confirmed

The number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus is now 32 in Somers and 25 in Ellington, according to state health officials.

Ellington/Somers Coronavirus Update: 44 Cases Now Confirmed

The number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus is now 27 in Somers and 17 in Ellington, according to state health officials.

Ellington/Somers Coronavirus Update: 37 Cases Now Confirmed

According to state health officials, the number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus has reached 22 in Somers and 15 in Ellington.

First Inmate Dies From Coronavirus Complications

An offender housed at the Osborn facility in Somers is the first Connecticut inmate to succumb to complications from the new coronavirus.

Ellington, Somers Coronavirus Update: 33 Cases Now Confirmed

The number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus has reached 20 in Somers and 13 in Ellington, according to state health officials.

Ellington-Somers Coronavirus Update: 30 Cases Now Confirmed

The number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus has reached 18 in Somers and 12 in Ellington, according to state health officials.

All Inmates With Coronavirus to Be Treated At Somers Prison

All inmates who have tested positive for the new coronavirus are being transferred to a medical isolation unit in Somers.

Ellington-Somers Coronavirus Update: 4 More Cases Confirmed

Over the weekend, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 reached nine each in Ellington and Somers, according to state health officials.

Ellington-Somers Coronavirus Update: 4 More Cases Confirmed

On Friday, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 reached seven each in Ellington and Somers, according to state health officials.

Ellington-Somers Coronavirus Update: 10 Cases Now Confirmed

The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 reached 10 as of Thursday between Ellington and Somers, according to state health officials.

Ellington-Somers Coronavirus Update: Two More Cases In Somers

As of Tuesday, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 was four in Somers and two in Ellington, according to state health officials.

Ellington-Somers Coronavirus Update: 4 Cases Now Confirmed

As of Monday, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 reached 2 each in Ellington and Somers, according to state health officials.

Ellington Coronavirus Update: First Case Confirmed In Town

An individual from Ellington between ages 50 and 59 has tested positive for the new coronavirus, according to the first selectman.

Ellington-Somers Coronavirus Update: No Cases Confirmed

More than 200 additional cases of the new coronavirus were confirmed statewide in the latest figures released Friday afternoon.

Ellington Walk-In Clinic Makes Patients’ Health Its Top Priority

Priority Urgent Care's Dr. Daksh Rampal discusses the benefits of choosing urgent care over the ER and ultramodern technology. [SPONSORED]

8 Combined Ellington and Somers Residents Died of Overdoses in 2016

Connecticut continues to have a sharp rise in heroin and other opioid-related deaths. A review tracks 2016 cases in the state.

Ellington/Somers Overdose Deaths for First Half of 2016: UPDATE

Overdose deaths continue to climb across Connecticut. Patch looks at the deaths in the towns.

Frozen Yogurt and TV

Enjoy frozen yogurt while supporting your local public access television station

1 Somers Resident Died of Overdose Deaths in 2015

Connecticut continues to see a sharp rise in heroin and other opioid-related deaths. This review tracks 2015 cases throughout all of CT.

Give Blood in January, Get Free Dunkin' Donuts

Red Cross blood donors in January will get a $5 Dunkin’ Donuts gift card to be used at participating locations in the Ellington-Somers area.

Connecticut Hospitals' 'Adverse Events' Reported; How Did Yours Do?

A state review of all CT hospitals reveals which ones left objects in patients, the number of patients that fall, and other adverse events.