Events honoring Juneteenth, marking the end of enslavement in the United States, extend throughout the month of June.

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Connecticut expands travel advisory to 16 states, national experts warn of virus spread
As Connecticut’s infection rate dropped below 1%, the nation’s top infectious disease doctor warned the U.S. could see 100,000 new cases a day.
State releases plan to return students to school
Gov. Ned Lamont flanked by (from left) Fran Rabinowitz, the leader of the state’s superintendent’s association, and Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona in March as they announced the closure of Connecticut schools. Also pictured is Josh Geballe, his chief executive officer, and wife Ann Lamont. Gov. Ned Lamont flanked by (from left) Fran Rabinowitz, the leader […]
As Connecticut tries to avoid second wave of COVID-19, Lamont promotes quarantine guidelines
There were 81 additional cases of COVID-19 in Connecticut reported Thursday after 6,576 more tests in the last 24 hours.
As state embarks on second phase of reopening, COVID-19 numbers show encouraging trend
The governor said there is still a “fair amount of risk” for attending large gatherings.
Nearly 14,000 more COVID-19 tests reported as hospitalizations continue to decline
The governor’s office said 233 patients are hospitalized in Connecticut with COVID-19 — 11 fewer than Friday.
CDC releases guidelines for states as COVID-19 hospitalizations flatten in CT
CDC officials warned states that have begun to open up, like Connecticut, may need to reinstate restrictions.
Unemployment claims remain at historic high, but trending positive
The state has received 582,000 unemployment applications since the pandemic began.
As COVID continues, so will high school graduations
Outdoor, in-person graduations for up to 150 students will be allowed as early as July 6 if current trends continue.
Lamont says Connecticut’s COVID-19 hospitalizations dropped dramatically
Numbers released Friday show 577 people are now hospitalized with COVID-19, a drop of more than 70 people since yesterday.
Several Connecticut state parks reach capacity as one closes due to homicide investigation
The summer season amped up as the governor urged residents to continue social distancing.