coronavirus concerns

With growing reports of animals being diagnosed with COVID-19, many owners are wondering if their pets can pass the virus to their family. CEO of Animal Policy Group Mark Cushing insists that there is no need to take extra precautions as the risk of animals spreading the virus to people is extremely low.

Shannon Silver had planned to take her family on a trip from her home in Connecticut to visit relatives in Ohio just before the start of the school year for her two children. But she and her husband reversed course when people traveling from Ohio were added to a list of those who must quarantine for 14 days upon entering…

Public health officials in multiple northeastern U.S. states are investigating the possible spread of the coronavirus among youth hockey players. The New York State Amateur Hockey Association said last week that some of its players tested positive for the virus after attending a skills clinic in New Hampshire and playing in a tournament in Connecticut. Some players are “very...

Two Connecticut parents filed an appeal in state court challenging a Department of Education requirement that students returning to classrooms this fall wear face masks. The appeal filed Friday in Superior Court in New Britain seeks to have the department rescind the requirement to wear face coverings and to issue an order stating that neither the department nor local school…

An appeal was filed in the court system on Friday is requesting that the state department of education eliminate the rule requiring masks for students.

Many parents have questions and concerns about going back to school during the coronavirus pandemic.

Connecticut’s teacher shortage is in the spotlight as districts prepare for the possibility that the pandemic could keep some teachers out of school.

Parents, teachers and staff got some additional insight into the state’s school reopening plans.

Jay-Z’s annual festival in Philadelphia, Made in America, won’t take place Labor Day weekend due to the coronavirus pandemic

There are now more than 45,000 cases of coronavirus in Connecticut and hospitalizations are continuing to decline. In Connecticut, there are 45,088 cases of coronavirus, including an increase of 94 cases since yesterday. There are 205 patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19, which is a decrease of 28 since yesterday, according to new numbers released by the state on Sunday. Here’s…

There were nearly 14,000 coronavirus tests performed overnight as cases in Connecticut near 45,000 and hospitalizations continue to decrease. In total, 342,338 people have been tested for coronavirus in Connecticut, including an additional 13,985 people since yesterday. Less than three percent of the tests that were performed have come back positive. In Connecticut, there are 44,994 cases of coronavirus, including…

As some European countries begin to see a decline in coronavirus cases, World Health Organization director-general Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued a warning against forgoing mitigation tactics, urging people to remain vigilant and maintain solidarity in the fight against the virus.

There were no new coronavirus-related hospitalizations in Connecticut overnight and there are now nearly 44,000 cases of the virus. There are 333 patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19, however, there were no new coronavirus-related hospitalizations since yesterday, according to new numbers released by the state on Sunday. In Connecticut, there are 43,968 cases of coronavirus, including an increase of 150 cases…

Coronavirus-related hospitalizations in Connecticut are continuing to decline as cases exceed 43,500. There are 333 patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19, which is a decrease of 17 since yesterday, according to new numbers released by the state on Saturday. In Connecticut, there are 43,818 cases of coronavirus, including an increase of 358 cases since yesterday. The death toll now stands at…

It’s a common question asked: “Who should get tested for COVID-19?”

Several local companies are working hard to stop COVID-19 by researching a vaccine

Coronavirus-related hospitalizations in Connecticut are continuing to decline as cases now exceed 42,200. There are 481 patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19, which is a decrease of 52 since yesterday, according to new numbers released by the state on Sunday. In Connecticut, there are 42,201 cases of coronavirus, including an increase of 179 cases since yesterday. The death toll now stands…

Coronavirus-related hospitalizations in Connecticut are continuing to decline as cases exceed 42,000. There are 533 patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19, which is a decrease of 44 since yesterday, according to new numbers released by the state on Saturday. In Connecticut, there are 42,022 cases of coronavirus, including an increase of 260 cases since yesterday. The death toll now stands at…