Lamont: 609 new coronavirus cases reported in Connecticut, 94 new deaths related to the virus but hospitalizations continue to decline

HARTFORD, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2020:   Data updates on testing in Connecticut The following is a summary of the day-to-day newly reported data…

Lamont: 84 new coronavirus deaths in Connecticut; exec order; CT Air National Guard flyover Thursday

HARTFORD, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2020:   Data updates on testing in Connecticut The following is a summary of the day-to-day newly reported data…

WCSU professor receives grant for bacterial research

DANBURY, CT – Western Connecticut State University Associate Professor of Biological and Environmental Sciences Dr. Edwin M. Wong has received a $20,000 grant from Praxair/Linde to fund his continuing environmental research. Wong currently is researching and investigating toxic Cyanobacteria in Connecticut waterways. Cyanobacteria, more commonly known as “blue-green algae,” has been a growing health issue…