Omicron cases are spiking. Townwide, there were 466 active Covid cases as of Tuesday, Jan 4. Just prior to Christmas there were 185 cases. Continue Reading →
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Dissecting the Loss of the Nathaniel Witherell’s 5-Star Rating
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Today, the Nathaniel Witherell has a 3-star rating. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Andy Duus, Beth Krumeich, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, CMS, CNS, COVID-19
CMS 8th Grader: Anti-Vaccination propaganda is just plain wrong and even dangerous.
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“Walking down Greenwich Avenue, my friends and I hear blaring rock music. I turn around and see a short black truck driving slowly in the street. On this truck, text saying “Wake Up”, “Do You Know the Risk?”, “Is it Worth Risking Unnecessary Side Effects?”, “Will You Fight Back?”, and “Is It Really Just a Mask?” flash up on a screen with images of the COVID-19 vaccines and the American flag behind them.” – Justin Bernstein, CMS grade 8 Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, anti-vaccination propaganda, COVID-19, Justin Bernstein, vaccinations
Lamont: Starting May 19, Vaccinated Not Required to Wear Masks Indoors
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On May 19, the CT Dept of Public Health will issue revised recommendations for masks in businesses, large gatherings and events, and other settings, as well as more detailed descriptions of the settings where masks will continue to be required. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, CDC, COVID-19, masks, Ned Lamont, vaccinations
Governor Lamont Announces Certain COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Will No Longer Require Appointments Beginning April 27
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Beginning Tuesday, April 27, 2021, more than 50 providers of COVID-19 vaccines in Connecticut will no longer require an appointment prior to providing individuals with vaccinations. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, COVID-19, Ned Lamont, vaccinations
Camillo: Don’t Sit on the Sidelines, Covid-19 Vaccines Available
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“We have to keep encouraging people not to sit on the sidelines, but to go in and get their vaccinations so we can arrive at that herd immunity sooner rather than later.” – First Selectman Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Brunswick, COVID-19, Diane Kelly, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Hospital, vaccinations
Yale New Haven Health System Covid-19 Update: Zero Flu, Number of Hospitalizations Way Down, “It’s pretty remarkable.”
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Since the start of vaccinations for people over 65, demand has surged. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, COVID-19, Dr. Tom Balcezak, Marna Borgstrom, vaccinations, Yale New Haven Health System
Weekly Covid-19 Update: Additional Death in Greenwich; Fewest Patients across Yale New Haven Health System Since November
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Ms Rabin said as of Tuesday 55.1% of Greenwich residents age 75+ had received at least their first of the two doses of the vaccination. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, COVID-19, Diane Kelly, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Hospital, Lauren Rabin, vaccinations
CVS Health expands community access to COVID-19 vaccines
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Starting Thursday, February 11, CVS Health will begin to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible populations at a limited number of CVS Pharmacy locations across 11 states. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, COVID-19, CVS Health, vaccinations
Lamont: Covid-19 Positivity rate less than 4%. “That’s remarkable.” Some easing of rules.
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Connecticut’s daily test positivity rate continued to trend downward, and had dropped to 3.86%, which Gov Lamont described as “remarkable.” Hospitalizations were also trending down Continue Reading →