coroanvirus in connecticut

Gov. Ned Lamont is planning on issuing executive orders amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, including testing at nursing homes. On Thursday afternoon, he said an executive order would be coming on testing at nursing homes, but did not go into detail. “We are going to get an executive order out today on testing at nursing homes,” Lamont said. “We’re...

On Friday, 477,000 people 45 and over will be eligible to sign up for a vaccine, while 142,000 doses are expected from the government for next week. State officials say residents will have to have patience as doses won’t meet demand. Connecticut Chief Operating Officer Josh Geballe says doses are expected to increase each week throughout March. “As we go…

State leaders warn in the first few days of new eligibility windows, it could be challenging for everyone to schedule an appoint but to keep trying as more doses prepare to arrive in the state.