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Connecticut Inmate Dies of COVID-19: Officials

A 63-year-old man who was recently imprisoned has died of COVID-19, Dept. of Correction officials said. The inmate was undergoing treatment for a terminal...

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Conn. 7-Day Rolling COVID-19 Positivity Rate is Slightly Above 11%

Connecticut’s 7-day rolling COVID-19 positivity rate is up slightly at 11.16%. Thursday’s positivity rate was 10.83%, according to the governor’s office....

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The Latest COVID-19 Variant Numbers in CT

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Coronavirus variants continue to spread in Connecticut and across the country, and on Thursday the state released the latest data.
The state Department of Public Health said there are different categories they consider - those of "high consequence," those of "concern," and those of "interest," based on factors like how easily a strain can spread.
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COVID-19 Variants of Concern
B.1.351 (first detected in South Africa): 9 cases
P.1 (first detected in Brazil): 9 cases
B.1.427 (first detected in California): 47 cases

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COVID CT Update: Connecticut to accelerate vaccine schedule, expanding to all adults over 16 by April 5

Connecticut's revised schedule tentatively plans for the vaccine to expand to all adults over the age of 16 by April 5.

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COVID CT Update: UConn coach Geno Auriemma tests positive for coronavirus

UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at home, the school announced Monday, hours before it was expected to be named the top seed in the NCAA Tournament.

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COVID CT Update: Governor Ned Lamont announces 1st death from variant linked to UK

Governor Ned Lamont reported the first death in Connecticut from the highly contagious COVID variant linked to the U.K.

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COVID CT Update: Connecticut rolls out new, age-based vaccination plan

Going forward, vaccine distribution in Connecticut will be prioritized based on age rather than underlying medical conditions.

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COVID CT Update: Connecticut casino Mohegan Sun in Uncasville is home to mass coronavirus vaccination site

Not far from slot machines and table games at Mohegan Sun is a mass vaccination site.
It's located at the resort's large expo center.
Yale-New Haven Health is running the clinic which comes with its own pharmacy where the vaccine is prepared in a back room.
"We're really excited," President and CEO of Mohegan Sun Jeff Hamilton said. "When you think about Mohegan Sun, you think about the infrastructure, we have the parking, we have the ability to scale out."
Vaccine recipients only need to sign up at a registration desk before receiving a shot in the arm.
Mohegan Sun has also hosted PPE distribution and continues to hold drive-thru COVID testing at its Garage.

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