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Coronavirus: What Connecticut Needs To Know

What Connecticut Needs to Know about Coronavirus

Connecticut Public will be continually updating this page with the most recent information about the COVID-19 virus, its spread, and what you can do to prepare and keep yourself and those around you healthy. 

Tracking COVID Data: Hospitalizations & Your Town's Infection Rate

January 21: State public health officials say 164 of Connecticut's 169 towns are now at the highest alert level for COVID-19. That's a slight decrease over last week's total of 166 towns. READ MORE »

Fundraisers, Streaming Revenue, Hope: Some Venues Hibernate, Others Shut For Good

January 21: In the last 10 months, New England’s rich arts scene has been hit hard. Those who depend on live audiences to make a living have lost wages — and many lost their jobs. President Joe Biden’s proposed extension of unemployment benefits could help. Still, music clubs and theaters have been forced to hibernate and some places have permanently closed. READ MORE »

CT Budget Leaders Want To Use Massive Savings To Expand COVID-19 Relief

January 21: While a massive savings is driven largely by federal coronavirus relief — covering costs Connecticut normally pays for itself — key lawmakers are questioning whether the state should be redirecting its own dollars, rather than saving them, to meet other pandemic-related needs. FULL STORY »

Lamont: People Age 65 - 74 Should Be Eligible For COVID Shot 'In A Couple Of Weeks'

January 20: Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont says people between the age of 65 and 74 will likely be able to schedule an appointment to get the shot in early February. READ MORE »

Governor Lamont's Daily News Briefing On Coronavirus

Governor Lamont's Coronavirus response press briefings will be available each day. WATCH LIVE: CPTV.org | Facebook | YouTube | LISTEN LIVE: Connecticut Public Radio. Per the nature of live breaking news, exact start and end times will vary.

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Governor Lamont's News Briefing On Coronavirus

Governor Lamont's Coronavirus response press briefings will be available each day.
WATCH LIVE: CPTV.org | Facebook | YouTube | CPTV (re-airing at 6pm)
LISTEN LIVE: Connecticut Public Radio
Per the nature of live breaking news, exact start and end times will vary.

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