Covid vaccine

Yale New Haven Health on Friday announced they’re planning public vaccinations starting next week. The appointment website going live Friday afternoon. “It’s something we’ve wanted to do for some time now as vaccine has become available,” said Dr. Richard Martinello, medical director of infection prevention for Yale New Haven Health. Four vaccination locations are available for now: New London,...

While state leaders urge those eligible for the coronavirus vaccine to be patient while signing up for an appointment during this historic rollout, some people are very frustrated with the process. And for those folks without internet or phone access or family to help them, that task is almost impossible. “Well I think the pandemic generally has shown us that…

While the state is trying to make vaccines available to the first part of Phase 1B, for some without internet or phone access or family to help them, that task is almost impossible.

Yale New Haven Health announced Friday that it will begin vaccinating people in Phase 1b next week.

Those 75 and older can now sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine in Connecticut. State officials say Phase 1B will eventually expand to include those 65 and older, but it will take time to get enough doses.

Thursday, Connecticut residents 75 and older could start getting vaccinated against COVID-19. While some lucky few got the shot, others were thankful to just make an appointment. As the demand in distribution grows, so does the frustration, so Governor Ned Lamont is urging folks to be patient during this historic rollout. 81-year-old Daniel Fine of West Hartford was one of…

Those 75 and older are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Connecticut, but some found it difficult to navigate the system to get a coveted appointment.

With Connecticut residents 75 and older now able to schedule vaccine appointments, we wanted to take you step by step on how to schedule an appointment.

For many 75 and older who are trying to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccination, the process can be difficult without a knowledge of the internet.

Connecticut’s COVID-19 test positivity rate came in at 6.23% Wednesday, down from a high of 10.72% the day before. There were 87 new deaths reported. The state reported 56,600 new tests Wednesday, with 3,529 coming back positive. The death toll now stands at 6,536. There are 1,148 currently hospitalized with the virus, a net decrease of 6. The state is…

With the announcement that people 75 and older are eligible in Connecticut for residents 75 and older, NBC Connecticut went to a clinic to get a look at what you can expect there.

Connecticut residents who are 75 years old and older will soon be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine. This is what you need to know.

There is relief for many older people in Connecticut as some of those age 75 and over are already getting their COVID-19 vaccine. It comes after Governor Ned Lamont on Monday announced the beginning of the rollout of the state’s second phase of vaccinations. “The website is up and running,” said Dr. David Banach, UConn Health hospital epidemiologist. UConn Health…

There is relief for many older people in Connecticut as some of those age 75 and over are already getting their COVID-19 vaccine.

Starting Monday, hundreds of thousands in Connecticut will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in phase 1B. Federal guidance is calling for states to vaccine people 65 years of age and older. Currently Connecticut’s plans include those 75 and older. “We’re telling states today that they should open vaccinations to all of their most vulnerable people. That is the most…

A state advisory panel has recommending increasing the number of residents eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 1B.

NBC Connecticut’s Matt Austin spoke with State of Connecticut Chief Operating Officer Josh Geballe about how the state is preparing to distribute the COVID vaccine to those 75 and older.

Starting this week, those 75 and older will be able to pre-register to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

UConn’s School of Pharmacy works to train and certify more people to help administer the COVID vaccine.

Experts are providing information about the vaccine and answering questions or concerns people might have in hopes of getting more Connecticut residents to get vaccinated.