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Connecticut residents age 75 and older will be able to begin signing up for COVID-19 vaccination appointments next week, a process Gov. Ned Lamont promised on Monday will be more orderly than in states where senior citizens have waited outdoors in long lines. The Democrat said vaccines will be administered by appointment only and people will be able to sign up online or by telephone, tentatively beginning Jan. 18. Information about the...

By Keith M. Phaneuf, CT Mirror Elderly Connecticut residents not living in nursing homes will be cleared to register for the vaccination next week, Gov. Ned Lamont announced Monday. Connecticut hospitals are expected to lead a series of regional outreach programs, working with local health and social service agencies, clinics and other civic and religious groups to sign up residents age 75 and older for the free vaccination, the governor said. In addition, the administration will release details Thursday about a new website and phone number that seniors can use to schedule an ap...