COVID-19: Positivity Rate Dips Below 12 Percent In CT, 19 New Deaths Reported COVID-19: Positivity Rate Dips Below 12 Percent In CT, 19 New Deaths Reported
Covid-19: Positivity Rate Dips Below 12 Percent In CT, 19 New Deaths Reported The COVID-19 positivity rate in Connecticut is back on the decline after spiking near 15 percent, though nearly two dozen new virus-related deaths were reported in the past week. In the latest update on Thursday, May 26, the state Department of Public Health reported 19 more COVID-19-related deaths, bringing the total up to 11,041 since March 2020. In the past seven days, there have been more than 64,000 COVID-19 PCR and NAAT tests administered in Connecticut, according to health officials, resulting in 7,560 laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus for an average seven-day positivity rate o…
COVID-19: Positivity Rate Hits 14 Percent In CT, 39 New Deaths Reported COVID-19: Positivity Rate Hits 14 Percent In CT, 39 New Deaths Reported
Covid-19: Positivity Rate Hits 14 Percent In CT, 39 New Deaths Reported The COVID-19 positivity rate in Connecticut is approaching levels not seen since the surge of Omicron cases as the state reported more than three dozen new virus-related deaths. In the latest update on Thursday, May 19, the state Department of Public Health reported 39 more COVID-19-related deaths, bringing the total up to 11,022 since March 2020. In the past seven days, there have been nearly 70,000 COVID-19 PCR and NAAT tests administered in Connecticut, according to health officials, resulting in 9,751 laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus for an average seven-day positivity rate of 1…
COVID-19: CDC Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These CT Counties COVID-19: CDC Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These CT Counties
Covid-19: CDC Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These CT Counties Connecticut residents are being advised by federal health officials to start masking back up amid the latest spike in new COVID-19 cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance on mask-wearing to concentrate on COVID-19 hospitalizations, hospital capacity, and newly reported infections, leaving most of the state being encouraged to return to wearing facial coverings indoors. With the state reaching a seven-day average COVID-19 infection rate above 13 percent, and new cases on the rise across Connecticut, most of the state has been advised to take precautio…
Gas Prices Hit New Record High In Connecticut Amid Surge In Oil Costs Gas Prices Hit New Record High In Connecticut Amid Surge In Oil Costs
Gas Prices Hit New Record High In Connecticut Amid Surge In Oil Costs There is no relief in sight for motorists in Connecticut as prices at the pump continue to rise to new record highs, according to AAA. As of Monday, May 16, AAA was reporting that the average price per gallon has risen to $4.54 in Connecticut, setting another new record after peaking at $4.32 a week prior. Diesel gas is also on the rise, up to $6.41 as of May 16, also a new record in the Nutmeg State. According to AAA, there is not expected to be any relief for drivers with Memorial Day and the busy summer driving season fast approaching. “The high cost of oil, the key ingredient in gaso…
COVID-19: Infection Rate Above 13 Percent; Hospitalizations Up In CT; Latest Rundown By County COVID-19: Infection Rate Above 13 Percent; Hospitalizations Up In CT; Latest Rundown By County
Covid-19: Infection Rate Above 13 Percent; Hospitalizations Up In CT; Latest Rundown By County Alarm bells are sounding for some in Connecticut as the positive COVID-19 infection rate across the state crossed new dubious milestones as the battle with the virus continues. In his latest update on Monday, May 16, Connecticut Gov. Lamont said that in the past seven days, there have been more than 84,000 COVID-19 tests administered, resulting in 11,044 laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus. The average seven-day positive infection rate statewide now sits at 13.05 percent. Fifty-five more COVID-19 patients were admitted to Connecticut hospitals, as the number being treated statewide ro…
COVID-19: CDC Recommends Connecticut Residents Wear Masks Indoors In These Counties COVID-19: CDC Recommends Connecticut Residents Wear Masks Indoors In These Counties
Covid-19: CDC Recommends Connecticut Residents Wear Masks Indoors In These Counties Connecticut residents are being encouraged by federal health officials to start masking back up amid the latest surge of new COVID-19 cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidance on mask-wearing to concentrate on COVID hospitalizations, hospital capacity, and newly reported infections, permitting most of the state to drop the mandate. With the state reaching a seven-day average COVID-19 infection rate above 13 percent, and new cases on the rise across Connecticut, most of the state has been advised to take precautions to help curtail the spread of the…
COVID-19: Positivity Rate Stays Above 13 Percent In CT, 25 New Deaths Reported COVID-19: Positivity Rate Stays Above 13 Percent In CT, 25 New Deaths Reported
Covid-19: Positivity Rate Stays Above 13 Percent In CT, 25 New Deaths Reported The positive COVID-19 infection rate continues to rise in Connecticut, which reported more than two dozen new deaths in the past week. In the latest update on Thursday, May 12, the state Department of Public Health reported 25 more COVID-19-related deaths, bringing the total up to 10,883 since March 2020. In the past seven days, there have been more than 72,000 COVID-19 PCR and NAAT tests administered in Connecticut, according to health officials, resulting in 9,606 laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus for an average seven-day positivity percent of 13.24 percent positivity rate, up slig…
Police In CT Search For Missing Mother, 3-Week-Old Baby Police In CT Search For Missing Mother, 3-Week-Old Baby
Police In CT Search For Missing Mother, 3-Week-Old Baby Police have asked the public for help locating a 32-year-old woman and her 3-week-old son who were last seen in Connecticut nearly a week ago. Brigette Wood was last seen in Middlesex County on Eastern Drive in Middletown on Friday, May 6, before she voluntarily stopped communicating with her family, according to a report from the City of Middletown Police Department on Wednesday, May 11. Her family and police have been unable to reach her and confirm her well-being and the well-being of her son, Zion Gonzalez, police said.  Police said Wood has been known to frequent Hartford, Groton…
COVID-19: Positive Infection Rate Tops 13 Percent In CT; 300 Now Hospitalized COVID-19: Positive Infection Rate Tops 13 Percent In CT; 300 Now Hospitalized
Covid-19: Positive Infection Rate Tops 13 Percent In CT; 300 Now Hospitalized Alarm bells are sounding for some in Connecticut as the positive COVID-19 infection rate across the state crossed new dubious milestones as the battle with the virus continues.  In his latest update on Wednesday, May 11, Connecticut Gov. Lamont said that in the past seven days, there have been more than 71,000 COVID-19 administered, resulting in 9,311 laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus. The average seven-day positive infection rate statewide now sits at 13.01 percent. As recently as two weeks ago, the rate was holding steady at under 7 percent. Fifty-five more COVID-19 patients were…
Homicide Suspect Transported Back To Connecticut After Arrest In NH Homicide Suspect Transported Back To Connecticut After Arrest In NH
Homicide Suspect Transported Back To Connecticut After Arrest In NH A 46-year-old suspect in a homicide case has been transported back to Connecticut following his arrest in New Hampshire. Detectives traveled to a correctional facility in New Hampshire to take Matthew Candler, of New London, into custody at about 2 p.m. on Monday, May 9, according to Connecticut State Police. Candler is charged with three counts of first-degree assault in an incident that happened in Windham County on Sunday, May 1, police reported.  A witness reported on May 1 that 51-year-old Jeffrey Rawson was assaulted early that morning in a home on Miller Road in Chaplin, accord…
COVID-19: Positivity Rate Stays Above 10 Percent In CT, 18 New Deaths Reported COVID-19: Positivity Rate Stays Above 10 Percent In CT, 18 New Deaths Reported
Covid-19: Positivity Rate Stays Above 10 Percent In CT, 18 New Deaths Reported The positive COVID-19 infection rate continues to rise in Connecticut, which reported nearly two dozen new deaths in the past week. In the latest update on Thursday, May 5, the state Department of Public Health reported 18 more COVID-19-related deaths, bringing the total up to 10,858 since March 2020. In the past seven days, there have been more than 62,000 COVID-19 PCR and NAAT tests administered in Connecticut, according to health officials, resulting in 6,420 laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus for a 10.35 percent positivity rate, up slightly from the previous day. Last week, the av…
COVID-19: Positive Infection Rate In CT Tops 10 Percent; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County COVID-19: Positive Infection Rate In CT Tops 10 Percent; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County
Covid-19: Positive Infection Rate In CT Tops 10 Percent; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County Some in Connecticut are calling for state officials to reinstate mask mandates and other measures to help curtail the current spread of COVID-19.  In recent weeks, Connecticut has seen the number of new cases continue to rise as the average positive COVID-19 infection rate hit 10.32 percent over the past week.  In the past seven days, there have been more than 60,000 COVID-19 PCR and NAAT tests administered in Connecticut, according to the state Department of Public Health, resulting in 6,198 laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus. Last week, the average seven-day positive infec…