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Community leaders and volunteers went door to door, urging people to get their COVID-19 shot in New Haven. As the demand for vaccinations has slowed down across the country, organizers offered on-the-spot access to three vaccine clinics in the city. Saturday’s effort were focused on the Newhallville and Dixwell neighborhoods. “Most of the positivity cases in the city currently...

More than 70% of all adults have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Connecticut, becoming the first state in the U.S. to reach this benchmark. Governor Ned Lamont announced on Twitter that over 70% of people 18 and up have received their first dose. The governor said Connecticut is nearly two months ahead of the president’s national…

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

A Stamford man was arrested on federal bank fraud and wire fraud offenses after receiving nearly $2.9 million in COVID-19 relief funds. The U.S. Department of Justice said 45-year-old Moustapha Disakhate was arrested Friday on a federal criminal complaint with offenses related to his receipt of the millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds guaranteed by the U.S. Small...

Recently released data from the Connecticut Department of Public Health shows that the coronavirus vaccine is highly effective, with less than 0.1% of fully vaccinated residents becoming infected. Data shows that a total of 242 people who are fully vaccinated, otherwise known as “breakthrough cases,” have tested positive for COVID-19. That is out of over 1.46 million residents who are…

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, people are looking forward to doing things they couldn’t last year, some things as simple as seeing their mom in person.

Recently released data from the Connecticut Department of Public Health shows that the coronavirus vaccine is highly effective, with less than 0.1% of fully vaccinated residents becoming infected.

Connecticut saw a low COVID-19 test positive rate on Friday combined with a continuing decline in active hospitalizations from the disease, according to the latest state data. Of the 31,335 COVID-19 tests administered since Thursday, 436 came back positive for a 1.39% positive rate. Hospitalizations from the disease fell by 15 to a total of 309 currently. Deaths associated with…

This year-long pandemic was difficult, especially for older adults who live in assisted living facilities and were cut off from their families. That was the case for Kelly Krivacs, of Springfield, Massachusetts, and her mom, Patricia Fritz, who lives at Kimberly Hall North in Windsor. After years together and countless memories, they were separated for a year and 10 days…

A mother and daughter are reunited just in time for Mothers Day after the coronavirus kept them apart for more than a year.

New Britain High School is holding COVID-19 vaccination clinics for people 16 and up and other districts are doing the same and preparing to vaccinate children between 12 and 15 years old.

There is a lot of anticipation that the vaccine rollout could expand next week following the possible authorization of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds. The state Department of Public Health is urging providers to prepare for a surge in demand by planning clinics. Now parents, including in Cheshire, are debating whether their child should soon get a…

To be pregnant during a pandemic raises many questions for women and families across Connecticut. Research has shown that expectant mothers who become infected with the coronavirus can face higher risks for complications.

One of the biggest questions expectant mothers have been asking is “should I get a COVID-19 vaccine?”

Earlier this week Governor Lamont highlighted Old Saybrook as having one of the highest percentages of residents who’ve received at least their first vaccine: 71%. On Thursday the town set up a clinic to vaccinate even more people and didn’t limit it to just residents. “I heard they were giving vaccines and food,” said Andrew Norris of Higganum. For...

Old Saybrook officials say they’re aiming for “immunity in the community” and administered about 400 vaccines at Thursday’s event.

As early as next week, more than 170,000 12- to 15-year-olds in Connecticut could be the next group eligible for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.

Gov. Ned Lamont announced Thursday that the University of Connecticut will offer vaccines to anyone attending the university’s graduation ceremony this weekend. State officials are encouraging those who come out to get vaccinated after graduates get their diplomas. The clinic is held in an effort to vaccinate more folks across the state. The clinic will take place in the...

As early as next week, more than 170,000 12- to 15-year-olds in Connecticut could be the next group eligible for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. The ramp up for the rollout already underway as state health leaders wait for the FDA’s approval.