Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey say they are “on the front lines” of the coronavirus emergency.
Ned Lamont
Democrat Ned Lamont has served as the 89th governor of Connecticut since Jan. 9, 2019. He has been recognized for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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As Connecticut reports third coronavirus death, state delays presidential primary
A second Connecticut resident has died from the coronavirus, and the presidential primary has been moved to June 2.
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Two districts, two very different plans for students while school is out indefinitely
All schools are closed in Connecticut for the foreseeable future. But not all students are getting the same learning opportunities.
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Connecticut hospitals are bracing for a surge of patients
Connecticut hospitals are preparing for a surge of COVID-19 patients. But the state has fewer hospital beds than its neighbors.
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Connecticut’s coronavirus firsts: a death, and a nursing home case
Connecticut recorded its first COVID-19 death as the governors of Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania ordered new restrictions.
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COVID-19 cases jump to 68 in Connecticut, though health officials warn there are likely thousands more
While Connecticut has now recorded 68 cases of COVID-19, more than 6,000 residents likely have contracted the disease.
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Connecticut, other states talk about delaying ‘Acela primary’
The “Acela” presidential primary may not run on time in Connecticut.
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Trump tells Lamont, other governors, to seek coronavirus medical equipment themselves
‘We will be backing you, but try getting it yourselves,’ Trump told the nation’s governors.
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Lamont joins governors of New York, New Jersey in closing bars, gyms, movie theaters as coronavirus spreads
Connecticut, New York and New Jersey are ordering restaurants and other venues closed to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Tribes agree to close casinos for two weeks
As pressure grew, the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes agreed Monday night to close their casinos in response to COVID-19.
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In coordinated effort, CT joins NY and NJ to close restaurants, bars and gyms
Connecticut joined New York and New Jersey on Monday in a coordinated effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
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COVID-19 puts spotlight on Connecticut’s disease detective
The narrator of the coronavirus story in Connecticut speaks softly — and bluntly.
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Lamont’s emergency declaration allows him to order quarantines if necessary
Declaration of a public health emergency gives Lamont a power rarely used by government –the ability to order quarantines.
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Connecticut nursing home workers on coronavirus: ‘We need a better plan in place’
Chelsea Daniels, a licensed practical nurse at Fresh River Healthcare in East Windsor and member of health care union SEIU 1199, says she’s concerned about how nursing homes will prevention coronavirus infection. Adalis Martinez isn’t eating out as much these days. She also doesn’t spend too much time in stores. And she’s washing her hands […]
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Connecticut bans large public events to slow COVID-19
The pandemic’s impact on Connecticut deepened Thursday with school closures and the governor’s ban on large events.