Henry Genga

The CDC has released new guidance for fully vaccinated individuals.

With summer just around the corner, Governor Lamont announced great news for the children and families of Connecticut. Connecticut residents ages 12 through 15 are now eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine.

Connecticut enacted our country’s first “Red Flag” law in 1999 following a devastating mass shooting at the Connecticut Lottery. This law, also known as a Risk Warrant or a Risk Protection Order, established a legal procedure for the temporary removal of firearms from a person who may pose a danger to themselves or others.

The town of East Hartford is working hard to ensure that the COVID vaccine is accessible to all of its residents.

The East Hartford Hunger Action Team (HAT) will host a public meeting this Thursday, May 13 from 2:30-4:00pm via Zoom.

During Tuesday's session, the Connecticut House of Representatives unanimously voted in favor of H.B. 5596, An Act Concerning Telehealth. If passed by the Senate and signed by the Governor, this bill would extend telehealth benefits for Connecticut residents for the next two years.

Governor Lamont announced that East Hartford will receive new federal funds to boost the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in hard-to-reach communities.

The VA Connecticut Healthcare System has expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include anyone who served in the military (regardless of VA enrollment status), veteran spouses and caregivers. This week, there will be a clinic at the Newington ( 555 Willard Avenue, Bldg. 2E basement) and West Haven (950 Campbell Avenue, Bldg. 2, 1st floor) Campuses.