There are only a handful of walk-up testing sites in the state, prohibiting those without cars from getting tested.
Gregory B. Hladky
was a reporter for the Hartford Courant, the State Capitol bureau chief for the New Haven Register, and has written for the New York Times, the Boston Globe, Connecticut Magazine and other publications.
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COVID-19 fatalities hit 3,000 mark as Connecticut gets ready to reopen
Three cases of a new mysterious and potentially fatal inflammatory syndrome affecting children have also developed here.
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As jobless rate soars, state sets rules for reopening businesses
The rules for reopening Connecticut are coming out. But state officials warned not to expect a rapid recovery.
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Lamont calls for more testing as state gets closer to reopening some businesses
The state wants to run 42,000 COVID-19 tests a week and plans to test all nursing home residents and employees.
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Connecticut plans ‘baby steps’ in easing COVID-19 restrictions
Connecticut plans to gradually ease COVID-19 restricts, beginning on May 20.
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Coronavirus hospitalizations continue to decline in Connecticut
Continued decline in the number of hospitalized, but fatalities rose by 79 — bringing the death toll to 2,168.
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Coronavirus is increasing substance use – and decreasing treatment availability, providers say
Fewer beds and greater expenses are kneecapping addiction treatment facilities just as the need is about to rise.
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As Connecticut hits COVID-19 peak, focus shifts to tracing and testing
Aggressive COVID-19 testing and contact tracing are the keys to easing restrictions on commerce that have left 439,000 residents unemployed.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations see largest one-day drop since state began tracking
There are currently 1,877 people hospitalized with the virus, a drop of 70 from yesterday. Another 125 people have died.
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Pandemic pressures at Connecticut’s state testing lab
The state testing laboratory in Rocky Hill has become a key weapon in Connecticut’s battle against the coronavirus pandemic.
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COVID-19 pandemic bringing greater risk for domestic violence victims, activists warn
April saw a 52% increase in domestic violence hotline calls, advocates say.
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Two relatives of nursing home workers died of COVID-19 as overall hospitalizations dropped
“One day of data alone does not mean we are out of the woods and can return to life as normal,” warned Gov. Ned Lamont.
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Lamont gets bipartisan support from Fairfield County mayors on COVID-19 response
As the death toll from COVID-19 jumped by another 69 fatalities, two mayors voiced strong bipartisan support for Gov. Lamont’s handling of the crisis.
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NE governors promise to cautiously ease COVID-19 restrictions
The Democratic governors of six northeastern states outlined a regional approach Monday to the careful easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
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Hospitalizations slow. Lamont now faces questions on restrictions.
Connecticut’s governor is getting his first blowback over COVID-19 restrictions.
