covid-19 tests

Nearly half of the 500 million free COVID-19 tests that the Biden administration recently made available to Americans still haven’t been claimed as virus cases plummet and people feel less urgency to test

The State of Connecticut has now distributed 3.6 million COVID-19 test kits to partner organizations this month, according to Governor Ned Lamont. This week, Lamont said the state distributed 500,000 more COVID-19 test kits, which brings the total amount this month to 3.6 million. Some of the deliveries for the week of January 17 included: 350,000 test kits to municipalities…

Although the state’s Covid-19 positivity rate is starting to decline, the need for at -home testing kits remains important. Many believe now is the time to think about at home testing accessibility.

The State of Connecticut has distributed more than three million COVID-19 self tests in the last two weeks, according to Governor Ned Lamont. Lamont said 3.1 million self tests have been distributed over the last two weeks with about 1 million distributed in the last two days alone. Since December 31, 2021, state officials the tests have been distributed to…

Insurers will soon cover home COVID-19 tests. Here is what you need to know.

Some cities and towns will be giving away free COVID-19 test kits on Thursday. Granby residents can get free COVID-19 self-test kits Thursday, Jan. 13 at Salmon Brook Park, starting at 5 p.m. while supplies last. This will be a drive-through distribution event and residents are requested to wear a mask. Each household will receive no more than one test…

Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, explains when people should get tested for COVID-19.

The National Guard is working to distribute COVID-19 test kits purchased by the state to towns and cities.

Recent wastewater analysis from a variety of sources across the country indicates an unprecedented surge in infections at a time when millions of people are forced to reconsider travel and holiday plans.

The demand for COVID-19 tests in Connecticut is continuing in the new year. COVID-19 cases are continuing to climb and the quest to get a test remains on the forefront of many people’s minds. Over the past few days, there has been a lot of uncertainty about tests, but on Friday, hundreds of thousands of tests arrived to Connecticut....

Connecticut’s shipment of at-home rapid COVID-19 tests has been delayed and cities and towns have altered plans to distribute those tests.

Cities and towns across Connecticut are waiting on learning when they will receive at-home COVID-19 tests.

One million at-home rapid COVID-19 tests and millions of N-95 masks will be available to be distributed to the general public in Connecticut starting later this week.

One million at-home rapid COVID-19 tests and millions of N-95 masks will be available to be distributed to the general public in Connecticut starting later this week.

UPDATED 12/30/21 11:40 A.M.: The governor’s office has announced Connecticut’s shipment of at-home rapid COVID-19 tests has been delayed, which is affecting distribution schedules. Towns and cities will be providing updates as they learn when they will receive their shipments. One million at-home rapid COVID-19 tests and millions of N-95 masks will be available to be distributed to the...

The state of Connecticut plans to distribute three million at-home rapid COVID-19 tests and six million N95 masks starting as early as Dec. 30, the governor announced Monday.

You’ll soon be seeing more take-home COVID-19 tests on local store shelves. Or, you can get them shipped to your home, too. These tests have FDA emergency use authorization and don’t require prescriptions. While local health officials are glad more testing options are available for Connecticut residents, they remind people these tests aren’t always accurate. Dr. Ulysses Wu, chief...

Health experts say at-home rapid COVID-19 tests can be an important part of a larger arsenal of testing.