COVID-19: The Third Year
As colder weather has advanced, cases of coronavirus and variants have soared, including in our region. At the same time, COVID-19 vaccine and booster shot rates climb. WSHU is committed to having up-to-date information, links to resources and data available to keep our community safe as the crisis continues.
Latest COVID-19 News
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Lawmakers heard from hundreds of concerned residents on Tuesday, with more than 300 people signed up for the daylong public hearing. -
Lamont said he’d like the demise of the mandate by the end of the month. He said after that local school districts should decide. -
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont joined New Jersey on Monday by the ending its mask mandate by March. Governor Kathy Hochul has signaled that New York’s mask mandate could also end. She is expected to make a decision in the next few days. -
Gov. Kathy Hochul, who recently extended the mandate through February 10, said it’s likely the rule will be continued after that.
RESOURCES:
Where can I find the vaccine and booster shots?
- Connecticut book online here
- New York book online here, or call 1-833-NYS-4-VAX
- Suffolk County more info here
- Nassau County more info here
How prevalent is the virus in my community?
- Connecticut: Official coronavirus website or call 211.
- New York: Official coronavirus website and COVID-19 Tracker Map, or call 1-(888)-364-3065.
- Suffolk County: Official coronavirus website or text “COVIDSUFFOLK” to 67283
- Nassau County: Official coronavirus website and map of confirmed cases or call 1-(516)-227-9570, or text “COVID19NC” to 888777
Where can I find national resources for COVID-19?
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 vaccine information
- Coronavirus.gov federal resources
- John Hopkins University & Medicine coronavirus resource Center
- John Hopkins University COVID-19 interactive map
I lost my job during the pandemic.
I am working, but I need to take paid sick leave.
- Connecticut: All cases
- New York: If you are quarantined yourself
- New York: If your minor dependent child is quarantined
- New York: If you need time to take care of family members
My small business is struggling.
- U.S. Small Business Administration guidance and loan resources
- Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
- Facebook Small Business Grants Program
I am hungry.
- Food banks in Connecticut
- Applying for SNAP assistance in Connecticut
- Food banks across New York
- Food banks on Long Island
- Applying for SNAP assistance in New York
I need help with childcare.
- Connecticut Office of Early Childcare
- Call 2-1-1 for resources on childcare
- New York Office of Children and Family Services
I, or someone I am close to, is a victim of domestic violence.