Pandemic 2020
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Ledge Light issues COVID-19 mask advisory
With New London County classified as experiencing "high" level of coronavirus, residents advised to wear masks in indoor public settings and on public transportation.
Ledge Light offering COVID-19 vaccination clinics at senior centers in New London, East Lyme, Groton
Health district providing Moderna vaccine for people 18 or older who need a primary or booster dose.
CDC finds 'medium' or 'high' community levels of COVID-19 in all Connecticut counties
A week ago, only New London County had 'medium' level; all other counties were 'low.'
Free COVID-19 vaccination clinic Saturday at Crystal Mall
The clinic will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the mall's Community Workspace Room.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in check across Yale New Haven Health system
Continued vigilance, better weather expected to drive down transmission of disease, chief clinical officer says.
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Second doses of COVID-19 booster recommended for those eligible
Nearly 800 locations across state are prepared to administer the shots. Ledge Light Health District clinicis are among them.
Red Cross resumes COVID-19 antibody testing of blood donations
Plasma found to have high levels of COVID-19 antibodies may be used as “convalescent plasma” in the treatment of COVID-19 patients.
Ledge Light Health District offers COVID-19 vaccination clinic in New London
District also continues to provide COVID-19 testing in Groton, New London, Stonington, and Waterford.
Across Connecticut, 'community levels' of COVID-19 are 'low,' CDC says
New tool measures coronavirus disease's impact on local health care systems.
COVID-19 cases plunging at L+M, Westerly hospitals
On Tuesday, L+M was treating nine COVID-19 patients and Westerly eight — far fewer than six weeks ago.
Members of all-women medical practice take time to listen
Published February 19, 2022
All told, 17 people work in family medicine offices in Waterford. All of them are women.
Free COVID-19 vaccination clinic in New London rescheduled for Feb. 12
First and second doses and boosters of all vaccine brands will be available for those 5 years of age and older. No appointments are necessary.
Free COVID-19 vaccination clinics Wednesday and Saturday in New London
No appointments are necessary at either clinic. No one will be turned away for lack of insurance or ID.
Lamont suggests COVID-19 surge is subsiding
The governor also said he is looking for a short extension of his emergency powers.
Ledge Light's COVID-19 test site in Stonington will be closed Thursday due to weather forecast
Ledge Light Health District announced its COVID-19 testing site in Stonington will be closed Thursday due to the weather forecast of snow and wind.
COVID-19 vaccination clinics at Mohegan Sun on Wednesdays through February
The walk-in clinics will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Mohegan Sun’s Seasons Buffet.
Garbage piles up on streets as omicron takes its toll
Published January 15, 2022
The omicron variant is sickening so many sanitation workers around the U.S. that some cities have had to delay or suspend garbage or recycling pickup, angering residents shocked that governments can’t perform this most basic of functions.
Fatigue, frustration deepening among COVID-19 patients, hospital staffs
Lack of civility among patients, family members leading to altercations, displays of disaffection, official say.
Increase in COVID-19 cases slackens
Peak in number of cases expected by week's end. Hospitalizations likely to decline thereafter.
Backus, Windham hospitals opening COVID-19 testing trailers
After opening Wednesday, trailers will operate Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Appointments will be required.
COVID-19 hospitalizations could be about to 'plateau,' officials say
Numbers of cases are expected to peak by the middle of the month as omicron variant, though highly transmissible, is causing less serious illness.
COVID-19 testing sites won't open due to forecasts of cold weather
Sites scheduled to operate Tuesday and Wednesday in Groton, Norwich and Waterford will not open.
Flu, COVID-19 cases are on the rise. 'It's a little worrisome.'
Across Yale New Haven Health, hospitals are especially busy.
Heroic in face of pandemic, L+M Hospital staff earn reward with bonuses
Published December 11, 2021
Patrick Green, president and CEO, says retention and recruitment of employees figures to be his greatest challenge.
Surge in COVID-19 cases causing rescheduling of events, return to protocols
Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut calls off holiday gala that had been set for Friday at Mohegan Sun.
Omicron v. delta: Battle of coronavirus mutants is critical
Published December 6, 2021
Many critical questions about omicron remain unanswered, including whether the virus causes milder or more severe illness and how much it might evade immunity from past COVID-19 illness or vaccines.
A familiar response to COVID-19 omicron variant: vaccinations, boosters, masks
With latest coronavirus strain yet to appear in Connecticut, state's COVID-19 numbers climb.
Salem woman concerned about ramifications of expired COVID-19 vaccine
CVSHealth acknowledges its Norwich pharmacy inadvertently administered expired doses from Oct. 14 to 21.
Electric Boat paying $500 bonus to employees vaccinated against COVID-19
Groton shipbuilder will pay bonus to all employees fully vaccinated by Jan. 4, 2022, company officials said.
Pandemic 2020 VIDEOS
OPINION
COVID warning serious, Lamont's options shrinking
Gov. Lamont must take with great seriousness a warning from doctors that a failure to act now in shutting down segments of the economy could cost more lives.
More tough choices in confronting tough enemy
In Connecticut, at least, the vast majority of us dutifully slip on our masks to shop, to work, to live some public life. It has become terribly routine.
Tell it like it is
Dr. Fauci should no longer feel any compunction to get White House clearances before media appearances or to paper over differences.
COVID-19: Still in the thick of it
Collectively, the news of recent days is a wakeup call that the threat posed by this pandemic is not over, not by a long shot.