Government officials are optimistic that the supply of vaccines will soon be at a level to meet demand, governments Ned Lamont said in a press release on Thursday.
Connecticut COVID-19 Vaccine Update
To date, the state has administered 1,258,847 doses, with 445,231 people fully vaccinated. The state reports that 76% of those 75 and older had at least one dose, 67% of those 65-74, and 32% of those 55-64.
Overall, 29% of all adults 16 and older were vaccinated.
The state encourages people who have further discussed a vaccine appointment to look back for a better appointment and more doses coming into the state.
“I think you’re going to find within six weeks that anyone who wants a vaccine will have the option,” Lamont said.
The governor also said they are still lagging behind in their targets for higher-risk populations.
“We still have some work to do when we reach our population with the most underemployment,” Lamont said Thursday.
The state’s goal is to administer 25% of the vaccines to residents of 50 socially vulnerable, or SVI zip codes, while currently receiving about 20%.
According to officials, they are working with local leaders in various towns and cities on outreach strategies, including mobile clinics set up in senior centers and churches, door-to-door campaigns to get people registered for vaccinations and outgoing calls for people ‘ to offer a chance. to ask questions to make sure they are ready to be vaccinated.
Latest Connecticut Coronavirus Numbers
Connecticut’s COVID-19 positivity rate was 2.36% on Thursday.
31,185 new tests were reported on Thursday, with 735 returning positive. There are currently 383 people admitted to the hospital with the virus, a net decrease of seven. Nine new deaths were reported.
The governor noted that the number of tests administered decreased from an average of 300,000 per week to about 200,000. He also noted that although the positivity rate hangs in the 2-3% range, the positive cases tend to be younger to be people with less risk of hospitalization and death.
The briefing comes as Connecticut and the rest of the country a year ago since the closure of the pandemic began.
Look at strategies to support education
The state is expected to receive $ 1.1 billion in education funding from the U.S. bailout plan, money the state plans to invest in three key areas – improved summer learning and enrichment, learning for university credit and summer internships. They will also focus on re-engaging students in social activities they missed by being outside the classroom.
Although officials believe it is crucial to get students back in the classroom, they say comfort is a big challenge.
“The basic thing is to feel safe to get back into a school environment. We actually hope that as educators are vaccinated and that more families are also in the space, that there will also be a sense of re-involvement while addressing social isolation. , “Acting Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker, State Department of Education.
Funding for Mental Health Initiatives
The state will also receive funding for mental health, which they will focus on increases for school programs for behavioral problems, support for drug abuse programs, funding for suicide prevention for youth and to address other needs due to the pandemic.
Miriam Delphin-Rittmon, commissioner of the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, said the additional funding would enable them to expand existing programs and offer more support services, but it is important for the public to know that resources are available . Click here for more information on existing services.