Danbury
Nearly 40% of Danbury FCI inmates refusing COVID-19 vaccine
By Pat Eaton-Robb Apr. 23, 2021 05:29 PM EDT
Just under 40% of the inmates inside the federal prison complex in Danbury have refused to take the COVID-19 vaccine, according to federal officials.
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Advocates: Prisons need better vaccine education for inmates
By Dave Collins Apr. 08, 2021 10:51 AM EDT
Inmates refuse inoculations; new vaccine arrives in state
By Dave Collins Mar. 03, 2021 04:43 PM EST
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — More than 200 inmates at the federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut, have declined to get vaccinated against COVID-19, including...

The Latest: SKorean economy shrinks for 1st time in 22 years
By The Associated Press Mar. 03, 2021 01:45 AM EST

Coronavirus, Isaias among top Connecticut stories in 2020
By Michael Melia Dec. 25, 2020 12:36 PM EST

Police concerned about juvenile crime spike amid pandemic
By Dave Collins Dec. 11, 2020 10:55 AM EST
Eleven communities, including 9 in southeast on "high alert"
By Susan Haigh And Dave Collins Oct. 15, 2020 05:30 PM EDT
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Nearly a dozen of Connecticut's 169 cities and towns were listed Thursday as “high alert” communities for COVID-19 infections. All but...
Danbury residents urged to get tested, help contact tracers
By Susan Haigh And Pat Eaton Robb Aug. 25, 2020 11:11 AM EDT
State and local officials on Tuesday urged residents of Danbury to get tested for COVID-19 and pick up the phone when a contact tracer calls, saying it's...

The Latest: SKorea urges striking doctors to return to work
By The Associated Press Aug. 25, 2020 12:41 AM EDT
Unions say many schools can't meet COVID-19 safety measures
By Susan Haigh And Dave Collins Aug. 24, 2020 10:12 AM EDT
Many Connecticut school districts preparing for in-person classes are unable to comply with social distancing recommendations and unwilling to allow teachers...
Danbury residents on alert after 'serious' virus outbreak
Aug. 22, 2020 02:01 PM EDT
DANBURY, Conn. (AP) — Residents of Danbury are being urged to take precautions after what officials have described as a “serious outbreak” of the coronavirus. ...
Advocates say Connecticut rental assistance falls far short
By Susan Haigh Aug. 21, 2020 04:28 PM EDT
The state of Connecticut is doubling the amount of federal coronavirus money dedicated to rental assistance, but housing advocates contend it falls far short...

Federal inmates settle lawsuit over coronavirus precautions
By Dave Collins And Susan Haigh Jul. 28, 2020 06:10 PM EDT
Connecticut begins partially reopening some DMV offices
By Susan Haigh And Dave Collins Jun. 23, 2020 01:25 PM EDT
The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles on Tuesday partially reopened four of its branches to begin offering in-person licensing and new vehicle...

Connecticut prison ordered to speed up inmate releases
By Dave Collins And Susan Haigh May. 13, 2020 11:00 AM EDT

Barr orders increase in home confinement as virus surges
By Michael Balsamo And Michael R. Sisak Apr. 03, 2020 10:07 PM EDT
Editorial Roundup: New England
By The Associated Press Apr. 03, 2020 06:47 PM EDT
Editorials from around New England:
CONNECTICUT
Stop National Guard funds from going to the Southern wall
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