On February 11, 2020 the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease that is causing the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak, first identified in Wuhan China. The new name of this disease is coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19. In COVID-19, ‘CO’ stands for ‘corona,’ ‘VI’ for ‘virus,’ and ‘D’ for disease. Formerly, this disease was referred to as “2019 novel coronavirus” or “2019-nCoV”. There are many types of human coronaviruses including some that commonly cause mild upper-respiratory tract illnesses. COVID-19 is a new disease, caused be a novel (or new) coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans. The name of this disease was selected following the World Health Organization (WHO) best practice for naming of new human infectious diseases.
Coronavirus in Connecticut
Yale Study: Breakthrough COVID-19 Cases Growing In Connecticut
So your all vaccinated, and according to the science your at a much lower risk of having anything to do with the coronavirus, well new data is starting to show you may not be as safe as you think.
Connecticut’s Latest Coronavirus Numbers and What They Mean
The latest news about the battle between COVID-19 and Connecticut.
Connecticut Protestors Interrupt Gov. Lamont’s Back-to-School Event
The Cheshire protesters holding "Unmask Our Kids" signs yelled profanities and made Nazi Germany comparisons as they screamed and knocked on Lamont's SUV.
These Counties and Towns in Connecticut Have Highest COVID-19 Rates
The only way we're going to beat this thing is to get vaccinated and mask up.
New York, Connecticut Could Reissue Travel Restrictions
At the peak of the pandemic New York residents faced fines of up to $10,000 if they traveled about 85 percent of the country.
No New Restrictions in Connecticut as Delta Variant Spreads
As the latest strain of the Coronavirus spreads across the country, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont is not reacting or imposing any of the old restrictions just yet.
Last Week for Drive Thru COVID Clinic at Danbury Fair Mall
Now that more and more people have already had the COVID-19 vaccine, there is no longer a need for the mass clinic at the Danbury Fair Mall.
Yankees + Mets to Go Full Capacity If Fans Are Vaccinated
You knew it was only going to be a matter of time before we started seeing vaccine segregation, well that time is here.
People In Connecticut Name Alcohol Essential During The Pandemic
When bad weather is coming people run to the grocery store for bread and milk, and when we head into a pandemic people in Connecticut run to the liquor store to stock up.
Connecticut Lifts COVID Restrictions Not Including Indoor Mask Mandate
People seem to have an issue with wearing mask's, whether it's at the office, at the Mall, a grocery store, or at a restaurant, or bar.