Polling shows African-Americans take COVID-19 seriously. But marketing widespread testing in the cities has been a challenge.
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 inPolitics
Congress weighs student loan forgiveness, but there’s a partisan hurdle
There’s a growing sense Congress should do more to tackle college debt, but no consensus on what should be done.
Posted inHealth
Proponents of bill ending Connecticut’s religious exemption to vaccines eye special session for vote
Lawmakers are also considering an amendment that would bar families from claiming a religious exemption to a future COVID-19 vaccine.
Posted inGovernment
CT distributing pandemic food aid for children to some, but not yet all, eligible households
About 80,000 Connecticut families must wait to receive money to make up for meals kids no longer receive at school.
Posted inNews
A mayor and U.S. senator sit for a public COVID-19 test
A public COVID-19 test was a photo op for a media-savvy senator and a public-service pitch for widespread testing.
Posted inHealth, Justice
Lamont challenged after seventh inmate dies from coronavirus
An additional 34 people died from the disease Wednesday, while hospitalizations continued their decline.
Posted inTransportation
CT heads to Wall Street to jump-start its construction industry
Connecticut is taking a big step toward re-energizing its construction economy, seeking nearly $1.4 billion in financing.
Posted inHealth
Hospital visitor bans fail disabled patients, complaint says
Relatives and advocates say support for disabled patients in hospitals shouldn’t count as ‘visitors’ when they serve a vital role.
Posted inMoney
Federal Bank predicts a Connecticut surge of pandemic-induced missed rent and mortgage payments
The Boston Fed predicts 11% percent of Connecticut homeowners and 36% of state renters could miss payments.
Posted inHealth
Lamont pleased with this state’s Memorial Day behavior, but worried about casinos
The incubation period of the coronavirus is a week or two.
Posted inEducation
Connecticut public schools are out, but their kitchens are busier than ever
More children are likely to qualify for free or reduced-price meals as pandemic-induced food insecurity spreads.
Posted inJustice
For people with relatives in prison, coronavirus makes calls more urgent – and harder to afford
Coronavirus makes relatives want to connect with their incarcerated relatives. But its economic impacts have made the calls’ costs unwieldy.
Posted inNews
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.
Posted inHealth
As Connecticut nursing home deaths mounted, months passed without broad testing
Advocates, lawmakers, and other officials have questioned why the state didn’t implement broad testing in nursing homes earlier.
Posted inNews
COVID-19 update: Connecticut DOT gives a boost to outdoor dining
Seating diners in a state highway right of way? It’s not as dangerous as it sounds.
