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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
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.
Posted inHealth, Justice
State to test everyone held in prisons, jails and psychiatric facilities for COVID-19
Officials aim to complete all the testing by the end of June.
Posted inGovernment, Money
Nonprofits: Lamont has not delivered promised PPE
Nonprofit social service agencies accused Gov. Ned Lamont with failing to deliver protective gear pledged two weeks ago.
Posted inGovernment, Health
Coronavirus-related deaths among nursing homes rise — at slowest rate in nearly a month
Coronavirus-related deaths among Connecticut nursing home residents rose 30% over the past week, the lowest growth rate since April 14.
Posted inHealth
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.
Posted inHealth
Coronavirus drug remdesivir scarce in Connecticut
There are concerns about who will have access to the only drug known to reduce the severity of COVID-19.
Posted inJustice
Inmates seeking compassionate release face laws not built for COVID-19
The virus lays bare the limitations sick inmates have in petitioning authorities for release from prison.
Posted inNews
The legislature adjourns: No pomp, lots of circumstance.
A few legislators returned to Hartford to formally end the 2020 session, a concession to custom, calendar and the coronavirus.
Posted inJustice
Federal judge denies state request to dismiss ACLU prison lawsuit
The case remains ongoing, keeping advocates’ hope alive that more inmates will be released from prison and safe from COVID-19.
Posted inEducation, Health
Connecticut cautiously plans to bring college students back in phases
Research programs could resume as early as May 20, but it’s unclear if campuses will reopen fully this fall.
Posted inMoney
CT receives 38,000 unemployment claims from self-employed and ‘gig’ workers, but benefit payments will take a while longer
There is still an additional process for these workers to receive federal benefits under the CARES Act.
Posted inPolitics
Q poll: Lamont popularity high, CT respondents oppose quick reopening of the state
The poll shows Connecticut residents are pessimistic the state’s economy will rebound and 65% are concerned they will contract COVID-19.
Posted inPolitics
DeLauro holds hearing on coronavirus response even as Trump bars Fauci’s testimony
Witnesses told DeLauro states like Connecticut should not reopen without much more testing and contact tracing.
Posted inHealth
COVID-19 reopening relies on a safety net still being woven
There’s never a good time for a pandemic. But this one arrived when local health departments are hurting.
