coronavirus in connecticut

This week, Hartford HealthCare plans to open at least 3 new mega-vaccination clinics in Connecticut. The effort is a part of the health care systems plan to get more shots into arms and expand access to doses for eligible patients. The three new locations include Xfinity Theatre in Hartford, Sacred Heart University in Fairfield and Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket. The…

A mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic is set to open Monday at Foxwoods Resort Casino. The vaccine clinic is run by Hartford HealthCare and will be available to people with preexisting appointments. The clinic will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the clinic is open from 11:30 a.m. to…

The Town of Vernon is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday and is also adding a health and wellness component with free medical consultations to the event. The vaccination clinic is taking place at the Vernon Senior Center on Bolton Road. According to town officials, a licensed health care provider will be available for all vaccine recipients for personal…

See what Hartford HealthCare is doing to help keep the spread of COVID-19 down.

Hundreds of people received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in Vernon on Friday. The town is holding clinics around the region, and starting Saturday, they’re hoping to help people with other health concerns.

A 62-year-old Wethersfield man shared his story leaving the hospital after 109 days fighting COVID-19.

“It’s going to be easier and maybe there will be more people that will start to fly,” Gary Thompson said. It’s T-minus two weeks until Connecticut’s Travel Advisory mandate will be lifted. On March 19, the advisory will no longer be required but recommended. Passengers like Gary Thompson traveling from California, say while Connecticut’s current travel rules made him...

Friday marked one year since Dr. Virginia Bieluch answered your questions on an NBC Connecticut Facebook live about this concerning, new sickness at the time, called COVID-19. It was a time when, as can be seen in the interview, social distancing was not yet a thing. Now thousands of coronavirus tests are administered every day. More than half-a-million Americans have…

One year ago today NBC Connecticut spoke with infectious disease expert Dr. Virginia Bieluch about the novel coronavirus. Today we spoke again to reflect on a year of the pandemic.

Travelers reacted to the news that Connecticut’s travel advisory will change from mandatory to a recommendation on March 19.

Connecticut will reopen the state even more on March 19, eliminating most capacity restrictions. That means museums, libraries, and other places that cater to families will have a green light to welcome more guests. However, some say they’re not in a rush to change the rules and plan to keep their current protocols in place. “We are squirming, just waiting…

Connecticut’s COVID-19 test positivity rate came in at 1.84% Friday as hospitalizations continue to decline, continuing positive trends. Of 45,062 new tests reported Friday, 830 came back positive. There are 428 people currently hospitalized with the virus, a net decrease of five from the day before. Eleven new deaths were reported, bringing the death toll to 7,704. The numbers are…

Connecticut will soon lift some COVID restrictions that have been in place for nearly a year since the coronavirus pandemic started. One thing that will remain in place is the state of Connecticut’s mask mandate. Masks or cloth face coverings that cover a person’s nose and mouth are required to be worn when you are in public and a...

The state will lift capacity restrictions for many businesses starting March 19, the governor announced Thursday, though guidelines on masks, spacing and cleaning protocols will remain in effect. Capacity limits will no longer apply in restaurants and non-theater indoor recreation, though there will still be an 11 p.m. curfew and an eight-person table limit. They are also lifting capacity restrictions…

For about a year, businesses have dealt with various restrictions, and eliminating the capacity is news many say they’re glad to hear. And they hope for more of that good news in the coming weeks and months. “We actually had our busiest day in a year yesterday,” said Malibu Fitness Co-owner Jack Banks. At Malibu Fitness in Farmington, machines...

In just a couple of weeks, several businesses, including gyms, will see capacity limits go away. Masking, social distancing, and cleaning protocols will remain.

Gov. Ned Lamont announced that on March 19, capacity limits will be removed at restaurants, gyms, personal services, retail and more, though masks and distancing remain in effect.

Vernon held a mega clinic for educators and school staff on Thursday.

Health experts have regularly said the best vaccine to get to fight COVID-19 is the one that is being offered to you and to not “vaccine shop,”

Residents of Heritage Village, a 55+ community in Southbury, were able to sign up for a COVID-19 through Waterbury Hospital, which is hosting clinics focused on providing access to those who need it most.