There were 10 new COVID-19 deaths reported since yesterday, bringing the death toll to 7,984; hospitalizations dropped by 27 to total 518, the Department of Public Health (DPH) reported.
Residents testing positive for the virus totaled 327,298, an increase of 1,609 since yesterday’s report. The state reported 8,167,245 tests completed, up 36,502. The positivity rate is 4.41%.
For a county-by-county breakdown of cases, go here and click on “Daily Data Report.”
Go here for the most up-to-date state information.
DPH Pauses Use Of J&J Vaccine + COVID-19 Vaccine Schedule
On Tuesday (April 13), the state – following the lead of the federal government – told COVID-19 vaccine providers to pause administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Earlier that day, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the FDA recommended that J&J vaccine use be halted pending further examination of six reported U.S. cases of rare blood clotting among women between the ages of 18-48. Roughly 100,000 Connecticut residents have received the J&J vaccine with no reported serious adverse events, according to DPH’s press release. And, 6.8 million nationally have received one-shot J&J vaccine.
DPH has informed vaccine providers that were planning to hold clinics using J&J in the coming days to delay clinics or offer an alternative vaccine. DPH said that they will work with providers to minimize the disruptions, but the state anticipates that some vaccine cancellations will occur.
DPH Commissioner Deidre Gifford said Tuesday (April 13) that those who have appointments for the J&J vaccine should not assume their appointments are canceled; she said citizens should wait to hear from their provider, because many providers are switching to a different type of vaccine rather than canceling appointments. Gov. Ned Lamont said the state expects an increase in doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines next week that will make up for the loss of J&J doses, which before the pause made up only about 11% of the state’s total vaccine doses.
Vaccine eligibility is now open to everyone 16 and older and there are many appointments available. The state reported Monday (April 12) that 52% of adults 16 and older have received a first vaccine dose.
Priority access to vaccines is being given to medically high-risk people with sickle cell disease, end-stage renal disease or who are on dialysis, undergoing cancer treatment, or solid organ transplant. Priority will also be given to people with Down syndrome, and all patients of Connecticut Children’s and Yale New Haven Children’s hospitals.
The state Department of Developmental Services will organize special clinics for people with intellectual and development disabilities.
Sixteen- and 17-year-olds are reminded that Pfizer is the only vaccine approved for those ages by the FDA.
In other vaccine news:
The governor announced recently that vaccine clinics will be held at high schools for students 16 and older starting in late April/early May. And, clinics will be held at colleges and universities in early May, prior to the end of the spring semester.
To register for an appointment:
Go to ct.gov/covidvaccine and enter your zip code in the space provided. You will be given a list of closest available clinics and instructions on making an appointment. The governor said on Wednesday that hundreds of pharmacies will be added to the list of vaccinators.
If you do not have Internet access you can call Connecticut’s Vaccine Appointment Assist Line at 877-918-2224. The assist line is available seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Appointments are required in advance at all vaccination clinics in the state.
• Go to Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS). https://dphsubmissions.ct.gov/onlinevaccine.
• Yale New Haven Health: You can register for your vaccination at this link: https://www.ynhhs.org/patient-care/covid-19/vaccine/get-your-covid-vaccine.aspx Yale is offering pop-up clinics for residents of New Haven and some area towns. You can schedule an appointment by calling: 833-275-9644.
Hartford HealthCare announced extended hours at the Convention Center mega-vaccine site at 20 Commerce St., Hartford. The schedule is: Wednesday, April 14, 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Thursday, April 15, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday, April 21, 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Thursday, April 22, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Vaccines are given by appointment only. To make an appointment, go to www.hartfordhealthcare.org/vaccine
• Select Stop & Shop locations are now offering the vaccine. Eligible residents can go directly to the Stop & Shop website to make appointments at https://stopandshop.com/covid-
You can register in advance at CVS.com, on the CVS app, or by calling 800-746-7287. Walgreens said appointments can be made at Walgreens.com/ScheduleVaccine.
Two vaccines are now available: Pfizer and Moderna which both require two doses. Use of the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine has been halted, pending review by the FDA and CDC.
As of April 12, 1,533,933 first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered, and 977,061 are fully vaccinated. Total doses administered: 2,414,373.
According to DPH, 83% of the state’s population aged 65 and older have received their vaccinations; 71% of those 55-64; 54% of those 45-54 and 30% of those 16-44. But state data show that only 22% of doses were administered in highly vulnerable Zip codes, for the week end April 3, again falling short of goals.
The state has added a map outlining distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine by community. View it here: https://data.ct.gov/stories/s/CoVP-COVID-Vaccine-Distribution-Data/bhcd-4mnv/
There are no out-of-pocket costs for those insured in Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliant fully-insured plans and all self-funded plans, the state’s insurance commissioner said earlier this year.
COVID-19 Variant Cases
On April 8, the state reported that the number of confirmed cases of the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 rose to 649. There has been 1 death reported from the UK variant. DPH said that there are now 8 confirmed cases of the B.1.351 variant, also known as the South African variant. You can read reports on the variants here: https://covidtrackerct.com/
On April 8, the state reported that a new variant, B.1.526, first found in New York, has been detected 272 times in Connecticut. Read the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/transmission/variant-cases.html
CDC: When You Are Fully Vaccinated
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released new guidelines for people who are fully vaccinated. They can:
• Gather indoors with fully vaccinated people without a mask.
• Gather indoors with unvaccinated people from 1 other household without a mask.
• If exposed to someone who has COVID-19, you do not need to quarantine or get tested unless you have symptoms.
For more info on the guidelines go here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated.html
State Parks Returning To Full Services
State Parks system and boat launches will return to full services to visitors during the 2021 season, with some state campgrounds opening to campers with reservations today, the governor announced Friday (April 9).
For a list of every state park in Connecticut, visit portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-
There is a current 200-person limit for outdoor group activities in Connecticut, which may be further adjusted throughout the recreation season. Most park buildings, museums, nature centers, and other enclosed structures, including restrooms, will be opened on Memorial Day weekend. Six feet of social distancing must be maintained at all times while inside park buildings, along with adhering to mask wearing requirements. Visitors who do not abide by these rules may be asked to leave state park property, according to the governor’s press release.
For more information on park openings go here: https://portal.ct.gov/Office-of-the-Governor/News/Press-Releases/2021/04-2021/Governor-Lamont-Announces-Plans-at-Connecticut-State-Parks-for-the-2021-Outdoor-Recreation-Season
Proms And Graduations
DPH has issued the following guidelines for schools and colleges to follow for Spring semester activities including proms and graduations.
• Mask wearing by all individuals engaging in large group activities, regardless of vaccination status.
• Holding “open air” events outdoors, which provide the lowest-risk environment possible for attendees. Tents with sides should not be used.
• Developing contingency plans for inclement weather by having one or more rain dates.
• Social distancing whenever possible.
• Providing hand sanitizer stations for frequent cleaning of hands.
• If events must be held indoors, planners should prepare to significantly reduce capacity by restricting the number of guests allowed per student.
• Work with local community health providers to administer COVID-19 testing for students and require students not vaccinated to show proof of a negative test 72 hours prior to admission to a prom.
State Restrictions Lifted As Of March 19
On March 19, the state lifted capacity limits at restaurants, gyms, fitness centers, libraries and retail outlets.
• Restaurants must maintain 6-foot spacing and a limit of 8 people per table. The 11 p.m. curfew remains in effect.
• Other entities allowing 100% capacity include: museums and aquariums, hairdressers and barber shops and houses of worship.
• Performing arts centers and movie theaters will continue at 50% capacity, a maximum of 100 people.
• Wedding halls will be limited to 100 people indoors and 200 outside. Private residential gatherings will be limited to 25 people inside and 100 outside.
• Bars will remain closed.
• Capacity limits on early childhood classes are increased from 16 to 20.
• Outdoor amusement parks are open.
• Outdoor event venues can increase to a 50% capacity, capped at 10,000 people.
• Indoor stadiums can open at 10% capacity.
• Summer camps and summer festivals are advised to begin the planning stages to open for the upcoming season.
Travel Advisory: Under the reopening plan, the state is lifting the mandate that a person traveling out of state must quarantine for 10-days or present a negative COVID-19 test. The state advises that when traveling use precautions: mask-wearing, social distancing and hand-washing.
$10,000 Fine For Violating COVID Rules
Businesses that violate COVID restrictions can be fined $10,000 per violation, per Gov. Lamont. The fines can be issued by local health directors or other municipal employees.
Other penalties that remain in effect include:
• $100 for not wearing a mask in public;
• $500 for organizing a gathering exceeding recommended size limits;
• $250 for attending an event that exceeds recommended size limits.
Community Hot Spots
Hotspot map this week shows 141 cities and towns designated as COVID-19 “hotspot communities.” (shaded in red on map).
Nursing Home Updates
For assisted living facilities, there were 2 new deathss reported for the week of March 31 – April 6. You can view the full report here.
Starting Nov. 1, nursing homes, assisted living and managed care facilities must test staff on a weekly basis, DPH ordered. This is the same policy that the state had in place in the spring and later changed.
In September, C-HIT reported on plummeting occupancy rates in nursing homes. You can read our report here: http://c-hit.org/2020/09/16/pandemic-deals-another-blow-to-nursing-homes-plummeting-occupancy/
Mathematica Nursing Home Report
An examination of the state’s response to COVID-19 in long-term care facilities recently found that state officials were so focused on the virus’s potential impact on hospitals that they largely neglected guidance from nursing home officials early in the pandemic.
“Early planning and response efforts focused on hospital capacity, with nursing homes viewed primarily as a backstop to alleviate high demand for acute care beds,” the report found.
The report, prepared by Mathematica Inc. at the request of the state, looked at the state’s response as the coronavirus tore through nursing homes in the spring and early summer. According to the report, 72% of the state’s 4,432 deaths as of July 30, 2020, were residents of long-term care facilities.
Mathematica, working with the UConn Center on Aging, interviewed 132 people from July 27 to Sept. 10, including state agency staff, facility administrators, trade association representatives, labor representatives, legislators, direct care staff working in nursing homes and long-term care facilities, family members of residents, and advocacy groups.
Among the report’s recommendations:
• Place full-time infection control experts in nursing homes.
• Increase minimum required staffing levels.
• Ensure that all nursing home staff have access to appropriate PPE.
• Explore ways to reduce duplicate case reporting to reduce the risk of data errors.
Read the full report here.
New Visitation Policy At Nursing Homes
Indoor visits are now allowed at nursing homes as long as there has been no new onset of COVID cases in the last 14 days and the facility is not currently conducting outbreak testing. Indoor visits will be suspended if there is a positive COVID case among a resident or staff, DPH said in its order.
DPH said that facilities can limit the number of visitors per resident and can limit visitor movement inside facilities. You can read DPH’s order here: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Coronavirus/20200925-DPH-Order-rescinding-restrictions-on-visitors-in-nursing-homes-residential-care-homes-and-c.pdf
Schools Reopen; New CDC Recommendation
On Friday (March 19), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revised its guidelines for schools, saying three feet of distance between students is sufficient for all elementary and most middle and high schools. The CDC had recommended six feet of distance between students; the change lays the groundwork for districts to reopen full-time for in-person classes.
Below are the guidelines the state issued months ago to safely reopen schools for in-person learning.
Information is available here.
The state released a more detailed plan on reopening. You can read the 50-page plan here: https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2020/Adapt-Advance-Achieve
Each district designed their own reopen plan. The state recommendations include:
• Grouping students by the same class/group of students and teacher into a cohort so each team functions independently as much as possible.
• Placing students in cohorts is strongly encouraged for grades K-8, and encouraged where feasible for grades 9-12.
• Reviewing building space and making use of available rooms, such as gymnasiums and auditoriums, to maximize social distancing, consistent with public health guidelines in place at that time.
Mental Health Services
The state recently provided information on services available to state residents who are feeling stressed during the pandemic. Miriam Delphin-Rittmon, commissioner of the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, outlined the services and programs that are available to help. Below is a chart of some services provided:
NEED A COVID TEST?
A number of hospitals, clinics and healthcare providers are offering COVID-19 testing. If you need a test go to 211.ct.org to find a location near you. https://www.211ct.org/
Connecticut encourages anyone exposed to the virus to seek a free COVID-19 test.
NAMI-CT Services
Feeling anxious or depressed? You can call the National Alliance on Mental Illness Connecticut (NAMI-CT) hotline at 860.882.0236. Workers are available to talk live, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
NAMI Connecticut offers more than 70 FREE, confidential support groups across the state that are peer-led. They are facilitated by people who have experience with mental health issues. During the current COVID-19 crisis, the support groups have moved online: https://namict.org/find-support/support-groups/
A virtual Family Support Group is held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.; visit https://namict.org/find-support/support-groups/ for details.
National Resources
The World Health Organization has information here: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
John Hopkins University & Medicine’s experts in global public health and infectious diseases has compiled a website to help advance the understanding of COVID-19. View the website, which includes an interactive map of cases worldwide: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington has a forecasting model of COVID-19 cases here.
My husband and I own several rental properties in CT. I was notified by three of my tenants that they have been laid off. Their all good tenants and I’m aware the rents will be late. Meanwhile my husband and I are both on SSI. Our monthly income is derived from SSI and our rent checks. Is there any help for landlords that have to pay taxes, insurance, property maintenance and repairs.
Trump is the New Hitler of Modern times and we are the silent new Holocaust that is divided because of his lies and deceit and has made us a complete failure and embarrassment on the world stage of how to destroy a super power and its people from the inside out
America has two alternate realities. There’s this and there’s Trump rallies
Trump is the Virus hopefully somebody will pull a JFK on him but this time the bad guy loses not the good one that could have changed the world for good
Trump killed us all People and ruined America forever the damage is done the worst is yet to come with the more aggressive mutating second wave coming were in big trouble big time specially being so weakens by trumps disaster plan to contain the virus 2 months ago when he had a chance to stop it from getting past 1000, and then opening America at the worst time when the lockdown was starting to work but all cares about is money and the stockmarket Trump is trying to create a pandemic big enough to cancel the election. So he can become dictator.
Earth and covid 19 is resetting the balance of the damage we’ve done and now we are disappearing at 1 million dead and 14 million infected in 5 months at this rate we won’t be able to keep up in are medical resources at this speed this is are extinction level event getting worse everyday because of major mistakes at a federal and president level thats burying us a deeper and deeper hole that eventually we will reach a point of no return and then its to late
I would strongly suggest you visit a psychiatrist
Paul Wolfe, you need a psychotherapist. There is not hope for you. Pal Kelley is 100% correct about Trump. The damage has been done by Trump, but Trump lovers, just like cult followers, are oblivious to this. With over 1 million Americans dead, that makes the Covid worse than the 800,000 or so Diabetes related deaths from all the fake sugars (High Fructose Corn Syrup) in our sodas. I suffered from Diabetes 2 for 10 years, until I found out that the Corn syrup was killing me and quickly. I moved to the Philippines 5 months and no longer need meds. I drink soda and have sugar with no ill effects., yet Coca Cola and Pepsi still load US sodas with the killer fake sugars. High fructose corn syrup is banned in most countries outside the US. That pandemic is actually worse because it has been going on since the 1970’s.
How did you come up with 1 millon dead Americans?
Amen to that!
I think china is responsible not trump
This person was asking for help and resources, not editorial commentary.
Nope, he may be dramatic, but he is correct. It didn’t have to be this way. We must be vigilant and we must vote!
vote! Meant Vote. I have no comment on the other stuff.
Agree
You do realize that threatening or inciting the death of a sitting president is illegal…right? “Pulling a JFK on him” I am sure the federal government will find your lost quite interesting when they review it
Whether or not you may think someone is either beneath you or above you does not justify violence or retaliation
Biden will be our president soon! Woohoo!
We are counting on the Democratic Party to take care of tax payers / Americans we are not asking for hand out we are asking for them to secure our jobs and not letting illegals alien to snatch them from us , they pays no tax and send there money back to there countries ran up medical expenses and leave it on us .
Especially construction and health care .
Please get these illegals off the corner s .
You are one sick uneducated person. You don’t belong in our great USA !!Y should just move to another country.God bless America and our great President Trump. He truly loves America and her citizens. Leave just leave!!
Words right out of Trump’s mouth. No one can tell any American to leave. Joe and Kamala will inherit this disaster that Trump created by being so selfish and not protecting the country.
This couldn’t be more wrong. Thank goodness for Biden/Harris’s win.
Nancy my opinion, He is looking out for himself. This world is at its lowest. His niece has been warming all Americans from day one when he became President. Thank God Biden is the president now.
I would wait until his 4 years is over before thanking God.
Here we go everyone.
Letting everyone know that if you don’t agree with your opinions. You are an uneducated and a person that doesn’t have any opinions that count. That is precisely why basically half of the 75 million people in this country don’t want to even listen to anything that you say.
We represent half of the voting population. Represent more than 3 thirds of this nation in property evaluation. And owners. So just sit there in your small world in your life as book marked country with its east an d west cost bulloney. In reality. Most of the resst of the country doesn’t give a crap about your opinion.
I absolutely agree with you. So glad he’s going to prison soon. Congratulations Joe & Kamala!
Amen LD!
give me a break.. Even a prisoner would be better than those 2 jokers that are going into the White House. Biden will have 4 years to try to talk( on his own) for more than a couple of minutes before making some incredible stupid statement. I wonder if he thinks Hawaii is our biggest ally.
Paul, no one is responsible for the covid virus. It happened. It’s all over the world. No one person could make it stop.
Jesus, in Matthew chapter 24, told his disciples that pestilences would happen.in the time of the end, a time just before the Creator of the universe takes actions to end all pestilences, along with all the other word mankind has experienced for the last 6 thousand years. See JW.ORG if you want to know the what the near future will be
We are not saying he could have stopped it. He could have warned us to caution and prepare ourselves. He did not do that, he kept it to himself after realizing it was getting worst and killing people. That is not being responsible as a President to the world. He has no excuse to what he has done.
So getting a response with vaccine in basically in 9 months isn’t a response? Most vaccines in recent history take at least 48 months to get even accepted by the CDC AND FDA. Please stop your rant. The current death rate of the virus is at. 1.7%.
Especially now with treatment plans in the outpatient and inpatient outcomes.
That’s well below the rates say of the swine flu while we’re at around 4%.
The biggest difference is that the virus infects many more people at a raised rate. That doesn’t make it any better or worse. It is better being mitigated now with treatment.
I see you are a Jehovah witness, okay cool. I study, and my mom and family members are 30 plus witnesses.Yes reading the bible will tell us that.
How do you like your Chyna Joe now?? Happy with your choice??
Has anyone determined how many people have recovered from the covid19 virus?
Does the Connecticut government know these numbers?
If so, why are they not releasing them?
We have to have at least 1 known recovery, most likely a significant more, since our first known case.
Any information you can provide is greatly appreciated
Simple math: the total number of CT cases (45,715), minus the number of deaths and still hospitalised (4,251, 150). Equals 41,314 recovered. This shows a mortality rate of 9.3%, bit higher than average, likely due to nursing home rates and unreported cases.
Thats faulty nationally. If that’s Ct rates. We are doing a really shitty job. Compared to national rates. 26000000 infections on record. And 375000 deaths. With these current numbers. The total national infected rates with regards to morality rate is at a low 1.7%. Way below the swine Flu rates. The biggest problem with this virus is that it spreads very fast. Upping the infected numbers. But take it as a whole. I really hope Ct isn’t so far behind the national mortality rate as a whole. Lamont is responsible.
Is there a limit to how many people one can have on their property (outdoors, social distancing) or indoors (if weather requires) after May 20? My daughter is getting married and has had to cancel the church wedding/reception/honeymoon. While they will still exchange vows on May 24, I’d like to invite about 20 people to my home for a celebration of sorts. We will be outdoors unless it rains.
its is your domaine have as many people as you want
I am an owner of a tattoo studio in CT. I am not a “voice” of the tattoo industry but will say that the Tattooists across the state are justified in their anger over the delayed re-opening of their businesses. Professional tattoo shops have been operating using CDC guidelines ( sanitation,sterilization, prevention of cross contamination, and use of universal precautions) since 1980…40 YEARS ! We are all OSHA certified and licensed by the State of CT. Most tattoo shops are low volume, appointment only and have been for years. The only change necessary will be artists and clients being masked. I can only presume that stereotype and/or an incredible lack of information has caused the Reopening board to overlook us.
Masks are not 100% effective. And tattoos require poking someone with needles, correct? What if someone doesn’t disclose they aren’t feeling well? Doesn’t seem like a stretch to see how a tattoo parlor could easily spread infection in a small group which would increase exponentially from there. Hair salons are still closed, but tattoos are more safe somehow? I don’t really think we should be reopening anything at this point. If you’re so angry, you can move to Wisconsin or Alabama where you can infect whomever you please.
Spoken like a true democrat
Spoken like a true educated patriot who values the lives and livelihoods of every american! Yes masks help, but still prolonged close exposure with asymptomatic covid customers is a real danger. Just read about the the hundreds of cases of large outbreaks from places like hair salons etc. Thanks to all who are wearing masks! Pls keep urging others. Love thy neighbor.
Educated? You watched a YouTube video about “effectiveness” of so called “masks”. Give me a break. You all mask wearing sheep look pathetic!
I disagree. Skin art and hair art require a certain creative type. If your job/passion brings in the dough, you’re essential.
You feel we shouldn’t be opening anything at this point? You are definitely drinking the Kool-Aid! “If you so angry you can move to Wisconsin or Alabama and infect whomever you please” Sorry comrade for upsetting you, but this is still American. If you feel so strongly about this virus (where surviving it is 99.8%) please move down to your basement, lock the door and let people live their lives. Let freedom ring. Oh…. Maybe the CDC should stop padding the virus death toll. Fear is a great way to control people.
Finally I hear some voice of reason! Lamont which is Malloy^4 is insane. Him, Tong, Blumenthal and Murphy just want Trump out of the office. If Biden wins, this country is doomed. You’ll be wearing maska till you die!
Its doomed now. What are you talking about…after this second wave i hope people still have businesses. This wave of 5g is about shutting everything down…
I think we should spend more time at home I am a waitress .We all want to get back to work ,not at a cost of more people dying.4200 PEOPLE LOST THERE LIVES..and that is where we live.Kids our getting it in California.I am not ready to go back..and risk my family’s life. Not a Democrat or Republican. A human being.
those deaths are 70 or more frome nursing homes the state is admitting so the general population not at much risk
Thats what i am talking about. Human lives, and it does not matter what color or size you are. We all bleed the same. Love everybody, be safe and wear your mask, be cautious God will not leave us nor forsake us. We all
are his children
I do not understand the numbers by counties. Is the initial # those hospitalized, and the second the deaths. Do we have any numbers with those folks who had the virus but didn’t need to be hospitalized,or: were sick but stayed home and recovered.
The first county number is cases, and the second number is county deaths. Of the cases, some are hospitalized but others recover at home. A more detailed breakdown is not provided. But after weeks of hospitalizations increasing, they are now dropping each day.
The state does supply a community-by-community breakdown of cases, which is updated daily.That’s available at the link provided in the story.
In my opinion, I think opening up all these places with mass amount of people will spread infection. What’s more important, lives or state taxes. When this virus hits your family like it did to so many I would hope that all you government people will sit back and take a slower approach.
The issue isn’t state taxes. It is lives vs. lives. Many of us have no other livelihood than to operate our business and serve our customers. We are highly motivated to make sure everyone is safe and healthy as our #1 priority and we will do all in our power to operate safely. This is not a mass opening, this is careful, with precautions, many many hours invested in planning, and still grossly negative income, but at least we can pay some expenses, and buy a little more time for our families also. Safe reopening has been demonstrated in a number of places now ahead of CT. Business owners that I know are all paranoid and over-cautious to do this extremely carefully, above and beyond state guidance, sharing practices, innovating, and learning from those ahead in other states. Many businesses and livelihoods will be gone and not coming back, and will entail significant life consequences for months and years.
A slower approach will ruin this country. Stop listening to the liberal media. We are Americans. The Dems are dying to take away all of our personal rights. They would be happy to see the quarantine go on indefinitely. Their goal is to have a mail in election in November. I wonder why? Oh, because it easier to commit voter fraud? Hmmm… I wonder when “someone” will take this post down.
That’s exactly what they hope for! You hit the nail on the head.
When will nursing home be open i have not seen my 92 year old mother in 3 months. Please open them
Many states have reopened a while back and are fine. Stop listening to the mass hysteria from the media and the left. Don’t tell me….”but if we open it will cause 1 more death”….well then maybe no one should leave their homes ever, stay inside, don’t drive a car, don’t ski or hike. Everything has a risk involved. There are peoples lives at stake who own these businesses and many will not re-open if we become some commie dictated state who over rules everything and takes everyone’s freedom away. I love the people who comment…”well move to anther state”. Well guess what, you may get your wish when all those that can move to another state move and all you’re left with is a state the has not jobs and is forced to tax the crap out of everyone to keep it’s doors open because it ruined all the businesses and jobs from over regulation. Then when you loose your state benefits I’m sure your tone will change. Overall I think CT has done well and the businesses have done everything they can but I still think we are moving too slow in opening and if there is a 2nd wave we need a balanced approach that helps the business owner.
Does anyone know about the homeless? Those of us not moved to a motel have been in lockdown and the administration doesn’t look like their letting us out on the 17th
How about people who are at high risk in CT of catching covid 19 who can not go back to work because of their health. And are receiving unemployment. Soon unemployment will be finished . Can they get help with stimulus money untill it is safe for them to be able to go back to work without worrying about getting covid 19. Their so many innocent people out here with this problem. I’m one of them. Im a certified nurse aide and theirs lots of jobs for me. But i can not go back to work because i am at high risk of getting covid 19 because of my health . what kind of help do we get. Please we need a solution right away. It is not fair for us.
Change your job!
Ignorant comment. At least she has a job and deserves hazard pay
Ignorant comment!
It’s sad how the right has made a political issue about a purely scientific one. And if you have so many issues about liberal values, then take your own advice and leave CT, because those values have saved lives. I welcome all opinions and views, even the ones that are clearly, I cannot say wrong, so let me say ignorant and uninformed. You cannot fight an ideological war with a virus, because…it’s a virus. Have some compassion for your fellow human beings, or is that too liberal to ask someone to do? Who you should hold accountable is the blundering national government who has put us this deep in the mud in the first place. Stay healthy and well to all.
Yeah that’s too liberal.. I’ll take care of me, you worry about you…we all gotta die sometime but I won’t do it under a Dem thumb…
grow up its not about you its about your loved ones and other peoples families you sound like the nutcase that put us in this position in the first place Mr Trump Hitler the worst president in history has made the USA a laughing stock to the world cares more about the stock market and economy then the health and survival of the people who can rebuild America after the destruction the Trump administration has done to America and the economy without healthy people and workers safety first there will be no healthy economy thats why we should keep ct on pause until we have a realistic defense plan that protects us for the log hall and have vaccine that works to more now than ever we need to shutdown and get ready for the second wave thats coming for the worst fall and winter they say it will be since ww2 and the great depression we need to be very careful and smart because if Trump wins it will be are extinction level event and might wipe us off the planet in the next 2 years at the rate its going at we need every defense arsenal to fight this disaster coming in the fall and winter those times will predict where are next big future step either into recovery and rebuilding or complete utter failure and hopeless future ahead with more death and despair and the complete fall of our nation depends on this next massive covid war that will hit us on 2 fronts by fall and we need to be ready and not repeat the disaster Trump did in May with reopen with no plan that works and his death rallies that spreader the virus all over the USA and now were paying dearly for that idiotic damage that he has created for everybody and maid us the laughing stock of the world and banned us from traveling in Europe for along long long time November truly will be the most important time to save are species from total annihilation and the fall of America forever.
I strongly suggest you visit a psychiatrist. Your comparison between Trump and Hitler are more insane than Lamont’s policies. If you wanna know Hitler was a 100% socialist! So your greatest ever Obama and second greatest Biden have more in common with Adolf than you know. But again how can you know that. Educated by the CNN, MSNBC or some leftist college you overpaid while smoking pot, having fun and spend your parents’ money.
Great post! Thanks for sharing the knowledge and keep up the good work.
Please. For the love of God! Do not call his mental issues a knowledge. This doesn’t make you feel “smart” young lady. Why don’t you start reading books , not internet posts and think for yourself. After All you are a thinking person!
Why don’t YOU stop ranting n raving at everyone??? That polite AND smart young lady was talking about the ARTICLE. If she was replying to a previous comment, it would’ve been listed inside the commenter’s box. DONT BE SO RUDE!
Does anyone know if schools will reopen in the fall, and if so will we be able to make our normal preparations for college? I’ve heard from a few sources that extracurricular activities and sports may be cancelled, but will that be true for the entire year or only during the fall season? I’m a rising freshman, currently arranging my classes for next year. This response is coming from an apolitical person, so please exclude politics from your answer. Any information is greatly appreciated!
Unfortunately the politicians with absolute no knowledge and common sense decide whether you go to school or not! So after all it is all politics my friend. The very classic of Democracy “uncle Joe” Stalin had said: “it doesn’t matter who casts votes,but those who counts them!”. Good luck.
If a second wave shows shut…right back down
Why are illegals getting financial help with rent??? What about the rest of us Ct that are legal.. wth..
Hi where I live most people are wearing mask but I can’t even go into my local Cumberland Farms the employees wear their mask on top of their head like it’s a game buy more than 2 drinks and say you can only get one straw how is this safe?? I think you need to educate these businesses that are open a little more Please it’s Definitely not FAIR to the public these kids think it’s funny but it’s not wait til it affects a loved one of theirs then they might think and put that mask on Please it’s not just for us it’s for them too!!
I want to Tour a assisted Living community to see if it is possible if my Mom could live there. Are Assisted Living in CT allowed to take you in to see the inside with a Mask?
It depends on the facility. You need to contact them directly.
When was this statement made, regarding inside private gatherings, (weddings) staying at 25 people for the foreseeable future? And is there any guidance on dancing or dance floors?
Paul Kelly you are ignorant and have no idea what you are talking about. Trump may be rough around the edges but is no way near Hitler, but those on the far left are. The far left is copying tactics used by Hitler’s elite, as you can see by the destruction of various left-run cities by the minions supported by the left. Trump is standing up for the silent. You apparently are not one of them. I am from a family of immigrants. We ran to the U.S. to escape people like your far left. We are the silent! Rexare por ti.
Thank you to Bonnie Phillips for much needed information & keeping the dialogue flowing. Keep up the good work. ???
Those 3 question marks at the end of my comment were not put there by me, they should be removed or disregarded. Thank you.
When will Connecticut spas be allowed to do facials again???
It’s impossible to find ANY guidelines about this!
New York finally started again last week, I thought CT was following The tri-state guidelines.
im going for one today!!! in Milford
Thanks for information i will try this informative and helpful article
Does anyone know the guidelines for having guests in your home for a weekend? They are from another state but not a state for which there is a travel ban.
There are no specific guidelines for out-of-state guests coming from a state that is not on the travel advisory ban. It’s your comfort level, whether or not you want to require they wear masks inside.
Thanks for the post! It’s the best guideline I’ve met, especially, these illustrations about social distances in sport clubs and libraries. You know, in spite of the bad news and disappointing statistics, I believe in science. So many researchers in the world are working on the investigation of COVID treatment. Some of the most surprising researchers I’ve found are made by Israeli scientists: they are exploring whether cannabis also beneficial for treating COVID-19: https://affordablecertification.com/blog/israeli-researchers-study-cannabis-as-possible-covid-19-treatment/
Who out there could have done better? Just saying!
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I dont care .
I will travel where I want when I want and with no mask!!!
Can we please have a correct number of deaths in Connecticut, USA and the number of those that have recovered from the virus, the number that were NOT hospitalized, number that called their Doctor and the number that had the virus but did not fall in the above. Also where did a one million death toll come from? Thank you for any information that can be supplied.
My understanding of our Govenors requirements that State wearing of masks is required or suggested if social distancing is not not available. Or is it mandated you must do both , and if so how could this be possible in a restaurant every guest must be 6 feet apart. Please someone answer this questions for me, I would really appreciate it. Thank you.
Sandra: Each day our story updates:
1. The total number of deaths. As of Thursday, Nov. 5 — 4,656
2. The total number of CASES, which tells you how many have contracted COVID. As of Thursday, Nov. 5 —77,060
3. The total number of hospitalizations on a daily basis. As of Nov. 5 there were 380 hospitalized.
The state tracked hospitalizations by day; and not discharges. This website https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/us-map. at John Hopkins have been tracking COVID nationally since the pandemic started.
There is clear ample evidence taking a daily dose of Vitamin D can not only reduce the effects of the corona virus should you get it but potentially prevent the infection from occurring in the first place.
There is plenty of science now behind this yet government and the medical industry are unwilling to support making this public. Can it be because there is no money to be had selling what amounts to an 8 cent pill?
Dosages of 10,000IU (= to .25 of 1 gram) for the average adult are required to see any meaningful effect. At these levels you can reach 50 to 60 ng/ml. About the same level of Vitamin D expected with a man who works outside all day in the Summer sun.
How many people have died needlessly for lack of a simple and cheap daily supplement. So sad. So criminal, really.
Here is what the Cleveland Clinic said about Vitamin D and other supplements: “It’s important to know that nothing has been proven to prevent or cure COVID-19, says infectious disease specialist Kristin Englund, MD. That includes supplements and natural health products. While some vitamins and supplements may make claims about supporting immune health, none have been shown to be effective in fighting COVID-19. The best way to prevent infection is to keep your immune system healthy, maintain a safe distance from others, wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your face.”
That is not entirely accurate, though it is well done and the best we have to go on. Those who have been hospitalised may not have recovered yet and may not at all (of course we pray for the former).
The other issue being that we don’t know what “recovery” looks like in it’s entirety, Some people who have “recovered” have been affected in ways that might continue for their lives and cause death in later years.
Whether it is because we don’t have the science to back it, or because the gov/media is not coming out with the inforation, there is still so much we don’t know. 🙁
Can some moderator please scrub the irrelevant, noisy and never new political taunting off the front end of these comments? I almost quit before I got to the actual comments on the subject.
Hi! I know some restricciones are going on because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Nonetheless, i was wondering if theres any HIV test center open around Norwich, in New London County.
Many thanks!
The state lists these two testing centers in New London County: William Backus Hospital 326 Washington Street
Norwich, CT 06360 (860) 823-6343 AND New London Health Department, 120 Broad Street Room 222, New London, CT 06320
860 447-2437
What the hell is the freaking governor wanting for more deaths . He needs to do more
The CT Covid Schools data are behind by a significant amount. In my district, the high school went from 0 cases the week of 10/29 to over 25 cases the week of 11/5. And more the following week. But that isn’t showing in the state data; it still says 0 and updated 10/29. Also, the town next to use has had over 20 cases at the high school in a week, but that isn’t showing either. I commend Danbury for being honest and up to date. How can anybody make decisions if the data are not being reported? I am very concerned about going back to live school after the holiday because the data are not showing the large growth in cases. In the case of my district some of the data is posted on the district dashboard, but is has been obscured by a new reporting premise. In the other district I had to add up all the cases in the superintendent’s communications. Who is holding the districts accountable for timely update of their data?
Wondering if Connecticut will be quarantined again? The numbers are scary. 🙁
I kinda wish the whole country could shut down for two weeks at least, all at the same time. Maybe then no one else will get infected and die from Covid-19.
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So getting a response with vaccine in basically in 9 months isn’t a response? Most vaccines in recent history take at least 48 months to get even accepted by the CDC AND FDA. Please stop your rant. The current death rate of the virus is at. 1.7%.
Especially now with treatment plans in the outpatient and inpatient outcomes.
That’s well below the rates say of the swine flu while we’re at around 4%.
The biggest difference is that the virus infects many more people at a raised rate. That doesn’t make it any better or worse. It is better being mitigated now with treatment.
The math says it all. 26 million people infected. Then 375000 have unfortunately died. With those numbers. The mortality rate is currently at 1.7%. That’s so way befew the swine flu of past. Especially with the young people and children. They took the brunt of deaths during that outbreak.
Thats not diminishing the horrible deaths in our country. Tje f****** Virus, is infecting many more of us at a very fast pace. It’s unfortunate killing many more of us faster than other Influenza outbreaks.
Love to all out there dealing with death in their lives.
We are all in this together ?
I registered for the vaccine on My Chart and it doesn’t seem clear if I just wait for an email that might give me appointment options for a shot. I live in Enfield and it looks like the closest vaccine center is in Hartford. I went to Hartford once. ONLY ONCE! I live near four Walgreens and CVS stores, aren’t any of them administering the vaccine?
Just wondering if anyone here has submitted the travel form to the DPH after travel outside of the state? And if you did submit did the state respond to you?
Thanks
Erin
CT Covid Vaccine for 65+ distribution a huge disappointment. Either providers have stopped their programs, sites not currently scheduling, providers want one to sign up for their MY CHART program (even when you are not a current patient of a doctor of that facility – surely they could have a “guest access” instead of having something one is only going to use for this. For seniors this has become a nightmare. The announcement of the vaccine sign-up was done prematurely (i.e. adequate supply of vaccine not available).
Trump and the Republican party are the most dangerous terrorist organization in the world !
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I can’t express how frustrated I am that I still can’t receive a vaccine. I delivered bread to 12-15 different grocery stores a day, plus the delis and diners. We never stopped, we worked straight through this disaster of a pandemic. Now, finally after a year of worrying about catching the virus and ended up in the hospital, and not being able to run my business. It’s scary, but at the same time, I can’t help but be angry. You deem us essential works, making not just me, all the delivery guys, and grocery workers essential. But the. The vaccine shows up, and we are thrown to the back burner. Ok, yes maybe not all grocery workers, seeing how some are 16 and just starting their first jobs. But really I’m 37, a wife, and two kids. And I’m still struggling to get the vaccine. I could probably lie, but why should I have too? Seriously? I’m not trying to sound hateful, but imagine 6 months with us not showing up to work, what would have happened then? Nobody thinks of that.
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