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Gov. Ned Lamont sends out updates on COVID-19 in Connecticut almost every day. His live report links to the state’s COVID-19 portal, which has graphs, charts, maps and statistics relating to the spread of the disease.
In his report on Monday, Jan. 4, the governor gave an update on vacccinations in the state.
CORNWALL — The upward trend in COVID-19 cases continued throughout the week and that rise was discussed by the Cornwall selectmen at their regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 1.
Across the Northwest Corner, administrators at hospitals, nursing homes, schools and health-care providers said that COVID-19 has created unprecedented challenges for nurses and for the agencies who depend on them.
FALLS VILLAGE — Housatonic Valley Regional High School will go to an all-remote schedule starting Monday, Dec. 7, and ending Tuesday, Jan.19.
NEW YORK STATE — As the U.S. moves forward with finalizing a vaccine that can be distributed to the public to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, likely sometime in December, New York county officials as well as local health departments are assuring the public they’re ready to help state and federal partners distribute the vaccine.
TRI-STATE REGION — Local food pantries are always a critical element of the community support network, but as many struggle to deal with the challenges that have come with the COVID-19 health crisis, the need is greater than ever.
The Northwest Corner, though less impacted by the pandemic than some of the state’s more urban areas, has weathered its share of ups and downs this year. Lives and jobs were lost. Lockdowns and closures hurt businesses, towns and schools. Events were canceled, illness and isolation separated friends and families.
Hospitals in the region and the state have reported a spike in patients infected with COVID-19 as a growing number of communities reach red alert status due to rising cases.
In response to the recent uptick in positive coronavirus cases in North Canaan, a mobile COVID-19 testing unit will be deployed to North Canaan, according to First Selectman Charles Perotti. The one-day-only, drive-through testing will take place on Monday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fatigue toward social distancing, increased indoor congregation, school and business reopenings and close interactions among small groups of people may be at the root of a rise in COVID-19 infections in the region, according to health and infectious disease experts.
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