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Experts say it's reasonable for Connecticut to reopen next week, so long as the state keeps a close on eye on its COVID-19 metrics.

With the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announcing Thursday that fully vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear masks indoors in most cases, Gov. Ned Lamont was quick to announce that Connecticut will enact the same standards as soon as next week. Some neighboring states, like New York and New Jersey, are still reviewing the CDC’s announcement and have not moved as quickly as Connecticut.

Connecticut has plenty of COVID-19 vaccine doses but not enough people who want them. What can be done? Alex Putterman, Hartford Courant © Kassi Jackson/Kassi Jackson "I got my COVID-19 vaccine" is on a sticker with the Yard Goats mascot as the City of Hartford and its Department of Public Health and Services host a vaccination clinic for Hartford residents 75+ at Dunkin Donuts Park Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in Hartford. Just a few weeks ago, Parker Memorial Community Center in...

Gov. Ned Lamont’s emergency COVID-19 powers extended again by House until July 20 but separate bill would allow veto of executive orders Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant © Kassi Jackson/Kassi Jackson Gov. Ned Lamont speaks briefly during First Lady Jill Biden and U.S. secretary of education Miguel Cardonas visit to Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Meriden. The Connecticut House of Representatives voted Tuesday night for another extension...

Vaccine demand dropping sharply in Connecticut, even as vaccination rate ranks high nationally Emily Brindley, Hartford Courant © Provided by Hartford Courant The demand for the coronavirus vaccines has dropped sharply in Connecticut in recent weeks, signaling a shift to a new — and in some ways, more challenging — phase of the state’s vaccine rollout. Even as Connecticut continues to rank among the top states in the country for overall vaccination rates, the number of n...

Gov. Ned Lamont’s emergency COVID-19 powers extended again by House until July 20 but separate bill would allow veto of executive orders Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant © Kassi Jackson/Kassi Jackson Gov. Ned Lamont speaks briefly during First Lady Jill Biden and U.S. secretary of education Miguel Cardonas visit to Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Meriden. The Connecticut House of Representatives voted Tuesday night for another extension...

Standing outside the stadium at Rentchler Field on Saturday, Eloise Felton basked in the sight of her of grandson, a graduate in blue wearing stoles representing his academic excellence, studies abroad and his African American heritage.

Aside from the presence of masks, signs of the COVID-19 pandemic were hard to spot Saturday at Quassy Amusement Park, as the park welcomed guests for the first time this year.

The Connecticut Department of Public Health announced Tuesday morning it will pause administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine pending a federal investigation into a highly rare potential side effect.

When the coronavirus struck late last winter, Connecticut churches went into remote services - a few tried “drive through” services on major holidays, but most went to Zoom or YouTube or other digital alternatives. What have pastors and rabbis learned from a year of doing this?