Coronavirus: What Connecticut Needs To Know

April 20: COVID-19 vaccination has been open to all Connecticut residents 16 and older since April 1. As more older adults become immunized, public health experts are beginning to put more focus on reaching teens and young adults as some worry about reluctance within these groups. FULL STORY »

April 19: Connecticut will end its COVID-19 restrictions in two steps next month, beginning May 1 for outdoor activities and May 19 for everything else. The remaining mandate will be a requirement for wearing masks in public indoor places. READ MORE »

April 19: So far, about 49.4% of Connecticut’s population has received at least one vaccine dose and 32.2% are fully vaccinated, according to CDC data. Right now, COVID-19 vaccine sign-ups are open to people 16 and older who live, work, or attend school in Connecticut. READ MORE »

April 18: "The decision is not quite finalized at this point as to how we will use the committee," said Sen. Heather Somers, R-Groton. "Our committee was to provide recommendations on how to communicate. Now the governor’s office has a communications arm, which is doing a great job. So how can we aid them?" FULL STORY »

April 16: The pandemic has deeply hurt Connecticut’s small businesses, but many more have found creative ways to adapt and survive. Host Ray Hardman talks with small business owners to learn more about what they faced, how they adapted, and how COVID-19 may have forever changed "business as usual" on Main Street. WATCH NOW »

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