supply chain issues

Amoxicillin is the latest treatment to be impacted by supply chain issues. But that is not the only factoring cause, according to medical experts. “There is probably a lot of demand swings, right now we are seeing a lot more infection in children then we would have typically expected this early on in the season,” Department of Population Health and…

Experts say multiple factors are leading to some shortages in the supply of Amoxicillin.

On practice fields around the state, high school football teams are preparing for the season’s opening kick-off. But before the whistle even blows, they’re being forced to tackle something different – helmets, nationwide, are in short supply. Riddell, one of the nation’s leading manufacturers, says supply chain issues, transportation and labor shortages have disrupted the industry. Now, athletic directors...

As high school football season rapidly approaches, there is some concern that supply chain issues could impact the games.

As inflation impacts the price of pretty much everything, dental service costs have soared, too. It’s putting a financial strain on patients and those treating them. “During the beginning of the pandemic, nobody was getting routine care,” said Bryanne Chandler, a doctor of dental surgery who practices in Colchester and Kensington. At the time, dentist visits were limited to...

Costs for dental services have soared thanks to inflation.

Global supply chain shortages are now impacting feminine care products. If you have been struggling to find your favorite tampon brand in a store near you, you are not alone. Tampons are running low on shelves across the country and it’s happening as the product is getting more expensive. “It’s a little concerning that we are missing some of the...

Tampons are running low on shelves across the country and it is happening as the product is getting more expensive.

Connecticut body shops are dealing with backorders on car parts and a labor shortage and because of that, it could take longer than it usually does to get a vehicle fixed. “I’ve been in business since 1992 and this is the worst I’ve seen it as far as parts acquisition as I’m concerned,” Gino Dimauro, owner of Bryon’s Auto...

Body shops in Connecticut are feeling the effects of a labor shortages and a shortage of available parts. It is affecting how quickly they can serve customers.

Many people have already put their holiday decorations away, but there’s no better time to buy more than now. Remember supply chain issues and shipping delays leading up to Christmas? Shopping experts say orders stores made for the holidays are now starting to arrive at stores, which means decoration deals and other shopping steals. “A lot of the things...

Thanks to some pandemic delays, shoppers are finding deals on holiday decorations and other items on store shelves now.

Supply chain issues and worker shortages have business owners and customers concerned the holiday season may be less jolly than usual this year.

Joe Sculley, president of the Motor Transport Association of Connecticut, talks about how a labor shortage in the trucking industry is playing into the supply chain crisis.

Pizza Fridays were in jeopardy because of supply chain issues, but 4th grader Aubrey would not stand for it so she spoke up and made change happen.

A toy store in Newington is closing its doors on Saturday due to supply chain issues. It’s been a tough journey for the owner of JoJo’s Toys and More. After only a couple of months in operation, the store is closing its doors on Saturday due to difficulties with the supply chain. The owner was living in Southern California,...

Jojo’s Toys & More in Newington was meant to bring joy to the community, but they will close their doors for good after struggling with supply chain problems.

For the past couple of days, Rein’s Deli in Vernon has been out of what people crave – their Kosher pastrami and corned beef.

A national shortage of kosher meats is causing big headaches for Rein’s Deli and Restaurant in Vernon.

A massive backlog at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles in California are causing supply chain issues around the country, including right here in Connecticut.