COVID-19

More than 558,000 tri-state residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. New York’s first positive case was announced on Sunday, March 1; the state’s first death was announced nearly two weeks later, on March 14. New York City accounts for the vast majority of cases and deaths in the state. The numbers — and fatalities — in New York,…

Restaurants have been welcoming back diners for the first time in months. It has not been business as usual but it could be an economic turning point. When restaurants had to move to takeout only, it caused a big disruption on local farms. Suddenly, they had milk, vegetables and oysters to sell, but no one to buy them. Dr. Brian Marks,...

The governor’s office has released new numbers on the COVID-19 pandemic in Connecticut and the number of cases has risen by 405, while the number of deaths has gone up by 49, to a total of 3,742. The number of hospitalizations has also risen by five.  The governor’s office said 706 patients are currently hospitalized with COVID-19. An additional 7,590…

Hartford HealthCare has taken extra precautions so you will be safe and feel confident when you visit.

When the food industry first shut down because of COVID-19, the impact was felt for the farmers immediately. But instead of dumping thousands of gallons of milk, dairy farmers across Connecticut are donating their products to those in need. “You don’t just turn a switch off to stop your milk production when it’s not in demand,” James Jacquier, a...

Health experts say smokers who contract COVID-19 can get much sicker, and contract more severe symptoms, than non-smokers. One study found smoking nearly doubles the rate of disease progression, and that smokers were at greater risk of severe outcomes and death. 

Public health officials say robust testing for the coronavirus is essential to safely lifting stay-at-home orders and business closures, but states are creating confusion in the way they are reporting the data.

Farmington Valley American Muslim Center worshipers celebrated ‘Eid Al-Fitr’ virtually to follow Governor Ned Lamont’s executive order of limiting gathers to 50 people or less. The ceremony comes after thousands of Muslims were fasting for Ramadan. Organizers tell NBC Connecticut that Eid is like Muslim Christmas. The center also hosted a drive-thru celebration for all families and gave out both…

To date, more than 556,000 people in the tri-state area — the lion’s share in New York City — have tested positive for the potentially deadly novel coronavirus that began spreading at the end of last year in China. Thousands of deaths have been reported in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. While states won’t give out medical or personal…

Coronavirus-related hospitalizations in Connecticut are continuing to decline as cases approach 40,500. There are 701 patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19, which is a decrease of 23 since yesterday, according to new numbers released by the state on Sunday. In Connecticut, there are 40,468 cases of coronavirus, including an increase of 446 cases since yesterday. The death toll now stands at…

New York City has changed how it measures its progress toward reopening. Mayor de Blasio unveiled a new threshold-based system Friday

The Connecticut Department of Transportation approved a permit that will allow Mystic Pizza to use a state highway right-of-way to add outdoor dining to comply with phase 1 reopening requirements. The permit will allow Mystic Pizza, located on West Main Street, to add tables in the front of the building near the doorways and on the sidewalk. Phase 1 of…

Coronavirus-related hospitalizations in Connecticut are continuing to decline as cases exceed more than 40,000. There are 724 patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19, which is a decrease of 16 since yesterday, according to new numbers released by the state on Saturday. In Connecticut, there are 40,022 cases of coronavirus, including an increase of 382 cases since yesterday. The death toll now…

New York City has changed how it measures its progress toward reopening. Mayor de Blasio unveiled a new threshold-based system Friday

The Archdiocese of Hartford said it is planning to release reopening guidelines next week after masses were suspended amid the coronavirus pandemic. Officials said since pandemic cases are lessening, they plan to resume public masses on weekdays at first and then will expand to Sundays while following public health guidelines. Guidance for parishes is being finalized and is expected to…

A large new study suggests that malaria drugs pushed by President Donald Trump as treatments for the coronavirus not only do not help but also are tied to a greater risk of death and heart rhythm problems

Like others across the state, Ellington High School seniors will mark the end of their high school careers much differently than they expected. But there will still be something special to celebrate. The Ellington School Board said they realized graduating students in the Class of 2020 wanted something as close to a traditional graduation as they could possibly have in…

Georgetown coach and former Hoyas and Knicks star Patrick Ewing says he has tested positive for COVID-19

The East Haven Town beach will reopen this weekend with restrictions, including allowing only residents, Mayor Joseph Carfora announced Friday. Beachgoers will have to show a valid photo ID with an East Haven address to beach monitors at the entrance to be admitted. These monitors will also help residents find a spot to sit and help maintain social distancing. The…

Hospitals across Connecticut are beginning to resume delayed elective surgeries but some patients are having to wait depending on how severe their need is.

A fit 43-year-old nurse from San Francisco didn’t think he was in danger from COVID-19 when he attended a music festival back in February. He was wrong.