School employees could end up on two lists, which means some vaccine might go to waste, officials said.
COVID-19
The Connecticut Mirror is covering the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact in Connecticut. Read our most recent stories and in-depth reporting below.
Posted inHealth
Black and Hispanic residents continue to be vaccinated against COVID at lower rates than white residents
Among those 65 and older, the rate of vaccination for white residents was 39%, compared to 21% for Black residents.
Posted inHealth
As mass vaccination centers take the lead in the COVID race, the push is on to reach the most vulnerable
While mass vaccination sites have helped overall vaccination rates, they have not reached the state’s most vulnerable populations.
Posted inNews
Governor says frustrations with vaccine rollout should be with CDC guidelines
Lamont also said 30,000 doses of new J&J vaccine could arrive next week
Posted inNews
Disability Rights CT files federal complaint over age-based vaccine rollout
The complaint alleges the state’s age-based vaccine distribution plan discriminates against people with disabilities.
Posted inHealth
People with disabilities were next in line for COVID vaccine. Then the plan changed.
Younger people with chronic medical conditions feel left behind by the governor’s new vaccine plan, which prioritizes by age.
Posted inNews
Members of CT’s vaccine advisory group, surprised by Lamont’s new vaccine rollout plan, contemplate path forward
The move by the governor stunned some members of the panel’s allocation subcommittee.
Posted inNews
Lamont committed to his age-based standard on COVID vaccinations
The governor said he was contemplating no exceptions.
Posted inJustice
Three weeks into COVID-19 vaccinations, DOC has vaccinated 10% of inmates, 40% of staff
Fewer than 850 incarcerated people had been vaccinated as of Feb. 22.
Posted inHealth
Grocery store workers ‘disgusted’ with Lamont’s new COVID-19 vaccine policy
Grocery store workers are frustrated with Gov. Ned Lamont, who is no longer prioritizing them in the coronavirus vaccination schedule.
Posted inHealth
Breaking with national recommendations, Lamont says Connecticut’s vaccine rollout will now be prioritized by age
People aged 55 to 64 will be next in line for the vaccine.
Posted inEducation
Report: Twice as many CT high schoolers are in danger of being held back
A classroom is set up for the fall semester at Middletown High School. There will be an empty desk between two students. High school students will have to carry their desk shield assigned to them when moving to another class and submit it at the end of the day for sanitization. Research released Monday confirms […]
Posted inHealth
Why we can’t make vaccine doses any faster
Vaccine supply chains are extremely specialized and sensitive, relying on expensive machinery, highly trained staff and finicky ingredients.
Posted inMoney
Boston Fed chief predicts strong economic recovery begins in 2nd half of 2021 if vaccine reaches enough people
A strong economic rebound also depends on states helping those hit hardest by COVID-19, a federal reserve official said.
Posted inNews
State closes COVID recovery facilities as nursing home cases continue to fall
The two stand-alone recovery centers have seen more than 320 patients since they reopened in October during the second surge.