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Data Shows Rise in COVID Deaths in Connecticut Nursing Homes
A dozen nursing home residents died from COVID-19 in Connecticut over a recent two-week period, which is the largest number since mid-August, new data released Friday showed. There were 125 positive cases of COVID-19 among residents between Nov. 10 and Nov. 23, with 12 deaths, according to state Department of Health data. 67 staff also tested positive during the same…
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Connecticut Expert Weighs in on Covid-19 Variant Found in South Africa
A new variant, named B.1.1.529, was named a “variant of concern” by the World Health Organization and given the name “omicron” from the letter in the Greek alphabet.
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Health Officials Investigate COVID-19 Outbreaks at Two Avon Facilities
State and local health officials are investigating two coronavirus outbreaks at facilities in Avon.
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COVID-19 Case Numbers Continue to Climb in Southeastern CT
Local and state leaders continue to monitor rising COVID-19 numbers in southeastern Connecticut. Ledge Light Health District, covering East Lyme, Groton, Ledyard, Lyme, New London, North Stonington, Old Lyme, Stonington, and Waterford, recorded 154 new cases district-wide last week. That is up from an average of five new cases a week in mid-August. Uncas Health District, covering Bozrah, Franklin, Griswold,...
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Three Rivers Healthcare Shuts Down
Three Rivers Healthcare shuts down after several residents die from COVID-19 and dozens of others test postive.
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State to Close Norwich Nursing Home After COVID-19 Outbreak
At least 21 residents and six staff members at Three Rivers Health Care have tested positive for COVID-19 and four of the people who were infected have died, according to the state Department of Public Health.
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State Health Department Shuts Down Three Rivers Nursing Home in Norwich
The state Department of Public Health announced Wednesday it is shutting down the Three Rivers Nursing Home in Norwich following a COVID-19 outbreak there.
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State to Close Three Rivers Nursing Home in Norwich Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Investigation
The state Department of Health is closing Three Rivers Health Care in Norwich, acting commissioner Deidre Gifford said on Wednesday. Gifford signed an emergency order on Wednesday to begin moving all patients at Three Rivers to other facilities. This comes soon after the Department of Public Health announced it would appoint a temporary manager to oversee operations at...
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DPH Finds Serious Violations Led to COVID-19 Outbreak at Nursing Home
Twenty-one residents and five staff members have been infected with COVID-19 at Three Rivers Healthcare in Norwich.
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Investigation Finds Infection Control Violations at Norwich Nursing Home
The Connecticut Department of Public Health said Monday the investigation into a COVID-19 outbreak at a Norwich nursing home has found serious violations in infection control measures. The department is issuing an “immediate jeopardy” statement of deficiency finding for the Three Rivers Healthcare, where 21 residents and five staff members have contracted COVID-19. DPH officials said three of the residents…
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COVID Outbreak at Norwich Nursing Home Concerns Family Members
Family with loved ones at a Norwich nursing home that has experienced a coronavirus outbreak are concerned about their health.