Connecticut accelerates COVID vaccine distribution

Connecticut plans to speed up the next age-based phase of its COVID-19 vaccination rollout by a few days. Also, everyone else, age 16 and older, will be able to begin making appointments for a shot tentatively on April 5.

Connecticut to get $10 billion in federal pandemic aid

While much of the detailed language outlining the $1.9 trillion package still needs to be finalized, the federal lawmakers said Connecticut is set to receive funds for a variety of COVID-related needs.

Connecticut to ease some COVID-19 restrictions

On March 19, Connecticut will eliminate capacity limits for restaurants, retail, libraries, personal services, indoor recreation, gyms/fitness centers, museums, aquariums, zoos, offices, and houses of worship.

What happens to unused vaccine doses?

Once a vial of vaccine is opened, it must be used within a certain amount of time. What happens to unused doses depends on who is giving the shots.