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Reply Towns fall into the red zone when average daily cases exceed 15 per 100,000 population over a two-week average. (DataWrapper/Patch Media) CONNECTICUT — With the latest data released by the state Department of Public Health, Connecticut presents itself in the strongest position, coronavirus-wise, it has been since the start of the pandemic. There are no longer any towns in the high-infection level red zone, and only one — Waterbury — in the second tier. There are no longer any towns in the high-infection level red zone, and only one — Waterbury — in the second tier. Just as ex...

UpdatedWed, May 5, 2021 at 12:02 pm ET Reply A screenshot of the “Try Port First” app, which has been launched by local business leaders to help shops and restaurants regain their strength after the COVID-19 pandemic. (Peggy Spellman Hoey / Patch Media) PORT WASHINGTON, NY — A group of community leaders have launched the 'Try Port First' app with hopes it will help businesses in Port Washington bounce back from the economic losses suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic by drawing shoppers and diners to its Main Street, according to a news release. The Port Washington Business Improvement...

UpdatedThu, Apr 15, 2021 at 7:52 pm ET Reply Towns fall into the red zone when average daily cases exceed 15 per 100,000 population over a two-week average. There are now 132 of 169 towns still in the red zone in Connecticut. (DataWrapper/Patch Media) CONNECTICUT — The number of communities falling within the state's red alert level for coronavirus infections rose by 27 towns this week, as the number of variant cases continued to spread. The southwest portion of the state is "a little hotter" this week, Gov. Ned Lamont said during a news conference Thursday. He speculated that the higher in...

UpdatedFri, Apr 9, 2021 at 5:19 pm ET Replies(29) The Connecticut State Department of Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in a Fairfield County child. (Patch Media) CONNECTICUT — The state Department of Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in a Fairfield County child. The child, who was not yet vaccinated against measles, acquired the infection while traveling internationally, state health officials said Friday. DPH is collaborating with local partners to identify contacts and implement appropriate control measures. Measles is a highly contagious disease that can spread q...

UpdatedMon, Mar 8, 2021 at 4:59 pm ET Reply The 79th Gold Key Dinner, originally slated for April 2020, has been rescheduled for mid-October 2021, the fourth postponement of the event. (Gerry deSimas Jr./Collinsville Press/Connecticut Sports Writers' Alliance) SOUTHINGTON, CT — The Gold Key Dinner, a yearly extravaganza honoring great Connecticut athletes, coaches and sports personalities since 1940, has been re-scheduled for a fourth time due to the coronavirus pandemic. The 79th Dinner, put on by the Connecticut Sports Writers' Alliance (CSWA), was originally slated for April 2020, but wi...