Manchester COVID-19 & Vaccine Eligibility Updates

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February 23, 2021
Yesterday, Governor Lamont announced an age-based vaccine eligibility rollout schedule and clarified that Connecticut Educators and Childcare Providers will become COVID-19 vaccine eligible and will have dedicated clinics in March. Below is more information on that, along with vaccine distribution and the latest COVID stats and data for Manchester.

    Vaccine Eligibility Updates

    Those who are currently eligible to receive the vaccine under Connecticut’s COVID-19 vaccination program include all individuals over the age of 65, as well as all healthcare personnel, medical first responders, residents and staff of long-term care facilities, and residents and staff of select congregate settings. Over the coming weeks, eligibility will expand based on age according to the following schedule:

    • March 1, 2021: Expands to ages 55 to 64
    • March 22, 2021: Expands to ages 45 to 54
    • April 12, 2021: Expands to ages 35 to 44
    • May 3, 2021: Expands to ages 16 to 34
    In addition, the program will expand in March to include preK-12 school staff and teachers, as well as early childhood providers, all of whom will be provided the vaccine at dedicated clinics specifically set up for those workers.

    Information on Connecticut’s COVID-19 vaccination program is available here.
    Manchester Specific COVID-19 Update (Latest Data as of 4:00PM on Tuesday, February 23, 2021)
    • Total Cases (confirmed & probable): 4,008
    • Total Deaths (confirmed & probable): 144
    • Current Hospitalizations in Hartford County: 130