Posted: Dec 7, 2020 / 08:37 PM ESTUpdated: Dec 8, 2020 / 07:46 AM ESTHARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — As the COVID-19 infection numbers continue to rise as we get deeper into the holiday season, Governor Ned Lamont said he’s weighing out his options to mitigate the spread of the virus in the state.There are so many moving parts to this. The governor said he’s looking at all of it, from pausing elective surgeries to shutting down and rolling back some businesses to Phase 1 restrictions. But what will that do to unemployment? He said he’s especially concerned when he hears doctors saying the holidays...…Posted: Dec 7, 2020 / 08:37 PM ESTUpdated: Dec 8, 2020 / 07:46 AM ESTHARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — As the COVID-19 infection numbers continue to rise as we get deeper into the holiday season, Governor Ned Lamont said he’s weighing out his options to mitigate the spread of the virus in the state.There are so many moving parts to this. The governor said he’s looking at all of it, from pausing elective surgeries to shutting down and rolling back some businesses to Phase 1 restrictions. But what will that do to unemployment? He said he’s especially concerned when he hears doctors saying the holidays...WW…

Posted: Aug 16, 2020 / 01:23 PM EDTUpdated: Aug 21, 2020 / 01:43 PM EDTThe video above is from a previous report.STORRS, Conn. (WTNH) — As UConn students have moved back onto campus and begin to prepare for the fall semester, the university is testing everyone returning to Storrs for COVID-19. On Thursday, .On Friday, the school announced the updated numbers, with 17 positive cases out of over 5,400 tests done on students on campus. In addition, the school announced 3 positive cases among commuter students, as well as 2 positive tests among nearly 3,000 faculty and staff members tested.In...…Posted: Aug 16, 2020 / 01:23 PM EDTUpdated: Aug 21, 2020 / 01:43 PM EDTThe video above is from a previous report.STORRS, Conn. (WTNH) — As UConn students have moved back onto campus and begin to prepare for the fall semester, the university is testing everyone returning to Storrs for COVID-19. On Thursday, .On Friday, the school announced the updated numbers, with 17 positive cases out of over 5,400 tests done on students on campus. In addition, the school announced 3 positive cases among commuter students, as well as 2 positive tests among nearly 3,000 faculty and staff members tested.In...WW…

Posted: Apr 19, 2021 / 01:38 PM EDTUpdated: Apr 19, 2021 / 01:45 PM EDTHARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A return to normal Monday for the Hartford Public Library.The library has always been a place where people enjoy browsing and reading in-person. But that was on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic.The library reopened last July for limited services like using computers and book checkout, but that all changed Monday.Services extended at the Downtown Library Monday include “curated browsing of the collection and socially distanced seating. The hours of operation are 9 am to 6 pm Monday through...…Posted: Apr 19, 2021 / 01:38 PM EDTUpdated: Apr 19, 2021 / 01:45 PM EDTHARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A return to normal Monday for the Hartford Public Library.The library has always been a place where people enjoy browsing and reading in-person. But that was on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic.The library reopened last July for limited services like using computers and book checkout, but that all changed Monday.Services extended at the Downtown Library Monday include “curated browsing of the collection and socially distanced seating. The hours of operation are 9 am to 6 pm Monday through...WW…

Posted: Jan 21, 2021 / 12:22 PM ESTUpdated: Mar 28, 2021 / 04:51 PM EDTNEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH)– Vice President Kamala Harris, now the first woman of color and Asian American to ascend to that position of power. It is a moment of pride for many women.“It’s amazing. It just brings you to tears,” said Elicia Spearman, International Leadership Fellows Committee, AKA Sorority.When Kamala Harris took the oath of office, pearls were adorning her neck, her hand on Thurgood Marshall’s bible. It was an overwhelming moment for women of color across America.“God bless America. I have excitement again....…Posted: Jan 21, 2021 / 12:22 PM ESTUpdated: Mar 28, 2021 / 04:51 PM EDTNEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH)– Vice President Kamala Harris, now the first woman of color and Asian American to ascend to that position of power. It is a moment of pride for many women.“It’s amazing. It just brings you to tears,” said Elicia Spearman, International Leadership Fellows Committee, AKA Sorority.When Kamala Harris took the oath of office, pearls were adorning her neck, her hand on Thurgood Marshall’s bible. It was an overwhelming moment for women of color across America.“God bless America. I have excitement again....WW…

Posted: Dec 3, 2020 / 05:32 PM ESTUpdated: Dec 4, 2020 / 08:36 AM ESTWEST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The state’s COVID-19 positivity rate has hit its highest level since the spring, Governor Ned Lamont announced Thursday. This as vaccine rollout plans are in full swing.In a press conference Thursday, the governor announced the state’s , the highest it’s been since the pandemic began.Thursday’s report also included 4,700 new cases reported since Wednesday, 20 more virus-related deaths, and 11 fewer virus-related hospitalizations. It’s the first time in month hospitalization numbers have...…Posted: Dec 3, 2020 / 05:32 PM ESTUpdated: Dec 4, 2020 / 08:36 AM ESTWEST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The state’s COVID-19 positivity rate has hit its highest level since the spring, Governor Ned Lamont announced Thursday. This as vaccine rollout plans are in full swing.In a press conference Thursday, the governor announced the state’s , the highest it’s been since the pandemic began.Thursday’s report also included 4,700 new cases reported since Wednesday, 20 more virus-related deaths, and 11 fewer virus-related hospitalizations. It’s the first time in month hospitalization numbers have...WW…