COVID-19 outbreak

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…

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.

State and local health officials are investigating two coronavirus outbreaks at facilities in Avon.

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,...

Three Rivers Healthcare shuts down after several residents die from COVID-19 and dozens of others test postive.

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.

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.

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...

Twenty-one residents and five staff members have been infected with COVID-19 at Three Rivers Healthcare in Norwich.

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…

Family with loved ones at a Norwich nursing home that has experienced a coronavirus outbreak are concerned about their health.