COVID-19 testing

The University of Connecticut is gearing up for a new semester with similar safety measures put in place last year. On Saturday, students began moving back into their residence halls ahead of the first day of classes. Those living on campus are required to submit a negative COVID-19 test before returning and must get tested again on campus before unloading…

The spring semester is just around the corner for several colleges and universities here in our state, as COVID-19 remains a concern.

A group of UConn students is doing contact tracing work in the state, calling those who have recently tested positive for COVID-19.

Understanding that services can only help those able to access them, Hartford HealthCare launched a mobile unit this week to help people without transportation to sites for COVID-19 testing.

Norwich Public Schools is expanding their rapid COVID testing pilot. As of this week, rapid COVID testing is available in nine schools for symptomatic students and staff. By the end of the month, rapid testing will be available in all Norwich Public School locations. “If it is a positive, then we already have that knowledge and you don’t have...

New Year’s Eve traditions may look a bit different this year.

The uptick in people traveling for the holidays despite health warnings is leading to some concern from the medical community. Nearly three days after Christmas and the line at the New Britain Community Health Center started to form nearly an hour before testing started. “The line is usually insane and wraps around the block,” said Stacya Byrd. “We made sure…

The uptick in people traveling for the holidays despite health warnings is leading to some concern from the medical community about cases of COVID-19.

With the U.S. death toll now over 300,000, people are making the hard decision to celebrate the holidays with just their immediate families. An estimated 84 million people have indicated they may hit the road or the skies – millions fewer than last year, but still too many for comfort.

Before Thanksgiving, COVID-19 testing lines across the state were long. Yvette Highsmith-Francis, the regional vice president, for Community Health Center, Inc., explains how they prepare for testing in the weeks ahead and what people should know.

The demand for a coronavirus test leading up to Thanksgiving spiked, as some people decided to host family gatherings or travel, despite the Centers for Disease Control’s call to stay at home. Medical leaders tell NBC Connecticut that it’s best to be tested five to seven days after being around additional family and friends for the holidays. Days after...

Medical experts talk about how they are working to keep up with demand for COVID-19 testing.

This week, Bradley International Airport saw an increase in passengers for the first time since March. One reason for the uptick in traffic is due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Colleen Petersen and her husband are erring on the side of caution. The couple immediately got a COVID-19 test after landing at the airport. “We’d rather be safe than sorry...

As coronavirus cases are surging around the country, some colleges and universities are rethinking some of their plans for next semester

The day before and after Thanksgiving could be busy for testing sites around the state. The rush to get a COVID-19 test comes as many people plan on attending small family gatherings on Thanksgiving. UConn Health is working to keep up with that rush. “Hospitals and testing sites throughout the state are being pushed and we’re working here at...

There are long lines at airports across the country as millions of travelers head home for the holidays despite warnings from health officials. The travel wave is also making for long lines at testing centers. A new coronavirus drive-thru testing center is opening at Bradley International Airport on Monday. Hartford Healthcare is opening the drive-thru site in Parking Lot 3…

A new coronavirus drive-thru testing center is opening at Bradley International Airport on Monday.

Many people are scrambling to get tested for COVID-19 before gathering with family including those arriving at Bradley International Airport on Sunday.

Connecticut has reached a grim milestone when it comes to COVID-19 cases. On Friday, Governor Ned Lamont announced that the state has surpassed 100,000 cases. The milestone comes as long lines of cars continue to pop up around the state with people hoping to get a COVID-19 test. “I haven’t been able to get one at this location because the…

“It felt like we were walking into an automatic, constant backlog,” Loren Dealy Mahler said. Connecticut has now hit over 100,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus. And with rates on the rise – more than 30,000 Connecticut residents per day are seeking to get tested. That means waiting even longer to get results. “They said it will be anywhere between…

COVID-19 is adding an extra helping of anxiety to what is already a stressful time of year. Dr. Shana Lewis joined LX News to offer tips for people feeling uneasy about their Thanksgiving holiday plans.