
Bar Manager Carl Blanchard is photographed on the walkway in front of Dive Bar and Restaurant in West Haven, where outdoor seating is planned for the phased reopening of restaurants. Seating is also planned for the garden area at left.
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At Fox’s, a discounted designer boutique in Turn of River, manager Elizabeth Correa has changed her returns policy to make clothes shopping easier and safer.
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Mark and Jillian Obergfell crossed the state line in order to lunch at the Crab Shell Restaurant just across the West Branch of the Stamford Harbor from Harbor Point.
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Tom Carney rearranges tables on his outside deck at Copper City Bar and Grill on Ansonia’s Main Street as he prepares for Wednesday’s outside dining reopening.
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Employees of Norwalk restaurants including Sabrina Hartz of Cafe Social prepare their outdoor seating for reopening Tuesday, May 19, 2020, in Norwalk, Conn. Connecticut governor allowed the reopening of eateries with outdooor seating.
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Employees with Norwalk Tent Co. raise a tent at Sunrise Grille as restaurants prepare their outdoor seating for reopening Tuesday, May 19, 2020, in Norwalk, Conn. Connecticut governor allowed the reopening of eateries with outdooor seating.
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Michelle Woodberry and Jill Fisher at Acuario Restaurant in Stamford on May 20, 2020.

Steve O’Neill, owner of Riley’s By the Seawall in Stratford, on May 20, 2020.
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Firehouse Deli, in Fairfield, is seeing steady business as the state enacts phase 1 of reopening the economy on May 20, 2020.
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A couple dines outside at Tequila Escape Kitchen + Bar in Ridgefield on Wednesday afternoon, May 20, 2020.
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Dockside Brewery in Milford opened to customers for their first day on May 20, 2020 as part of Connecticut's phase 1 reopening on the economy.
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Frank Hoinsky, an Ansonia realtor enjoys lunch in downtown Ansonia with Richard Bialokoz, one of his employees and Jerry Nocerino, a Valley developer at Relish Restaurant.
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Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti speaks with Jerry Nocerino, a Valley developer, Frank Hoinsky, an Ansonia real estate agency owner and Robert Bialokoz, one of Hoinsky’s realtors at Relish Restaurant in Ansonia’s Main Street.
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Libby Meissner owner of Crave Restaurant on Ansonia’s Main Street begins preparing Wednesday afternoon as she prepares for additional outside dining spots.
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The Crab Shell Restaurant ,just across the West Branch of the Stamford Harbor from Harbor Point.
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Centro Ristorante & Bar in Fairfield is opening at noon and has seating outside on May 20, 2020.. They are doing seating by reservation only.
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Libby Meissner owner of Crave Restaurant on Ansonia’s Main Street begins preparing Wednesday afternoon as she prepares for additional outside dining spots.
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Libby Meissner owner of Crave Restaurant on Ansonia’s Main Street begins preparing Wednesday afternoon as she prepares for additional outside dining spots.
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Dockside Brewery in Milford opened to customers for their first day on May 20, 2020 as part of Connecticut's phase 1 reopening on the economy.
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Robertson Jewelers’ doors in New Milford were open with a fan going to allow more fresh air to circulate through the building — one of requirements to reopen.
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Dockside Brewery in Milford opened to customers for their first day on May 20, 2020 as part of Connecticut's phase 1 reopening on the economy.
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Dockside Brewery in Milford opened to customers for their first day on May 20, 2020 as part of Connecticut's phase 1 reopening on the economy.
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Fernando Martins, owner of FernEllie Boutique, placed his open sign outside his shop in New Milford.
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Nick Karayiannis at Pine Hill Deli & grill had his four tables ready for the lunch rush on May 20, 2020.
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Nick Karayiannis at Pine Hill Deli & grill had his four tables ready for the lunch rush on May 20, 2020.
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Owners of Norwalk restaurants including Jeff Hardy of Sedona Grille prepare their outdoor seating for reopening Tuesday, May 19, 2020, in Norwalk, Conn. Connecticut governor allowed the reopening of eateries with outdooor seating.
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Employees and owners of Norwalk restaurants prepare their outdoor seating for reopening Tuesday, May 19, 2020, in Norwalk, Conn. Connecticut governor allowed the reopening of eateries with outdooor seating.
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Owners of Norwalk restaurants including Rose Promuto Of Sunset Grille prepare their outdoor seating for reopening Tuesday, May 19, 2020, in Norwalk, Conn. Connecticut governor allowed the reopening of eateries with outdooor seating.
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According to Richard Herfeld, the owner of  Chef’s Table’s, 60 percent of the business is takeout anyway, but the pandemic gave him the chance to set up a very user-friendly online ordering system. The restaurant is now open for phase 1 of reopening the economy on May 20, 2020.
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According to Richard Herfeld, the owner of  Chef’s Table’s, 60 percent of the business is takeout anyway, but the pandemic gave him the chance to set up a very user-friendly online ordering system. The restaurant is now open for phase 1 of reopening the economy on May 20, 2020.
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At Fox’s, a discounted designer boutique in Turn of River, manager Elizabeth Correa has changed her returns policy to make clothes shopping easier and safer.
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Messages of positivity are seen in the windows of Doppio in downtown Greenwich, Conn. Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Certain nonessential businesses will be able to reopen on Wednesday as long as they follow specific guidelines set forth by Gov. Lamont.
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Owner Banchet Jiagla with a bouquet of flowers at Banchet Flowers in Greenwich on Tuesday.
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At Fox’s, a discounted designer boutique in Turn of River, manager Elizabeth Correa has changed her returns policy to make clothes shopping easier and safer.
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Patti Rafalski reopens Consider the Cook in New Canaan Wednesday, May 20, after having been shut down since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Angela Sugarella displays jewelry at Pennyweights in downtown New Canaan, open for business as of Wednesday, May 20, after being closed since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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A sign at Shoes 'n' More, 121 Elm St. in New Canaan, reminds shoppers to stay at least six feet apart as the Coronavirus Pandemic continues, even though businesses around Connecticut reopened on Wednesday, May 20.
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Susan Langford welcomes customers back to Soleil Toile, which was among the downtown New Canaan stores reopening on Wednesday, May 20, after being closed for some 10 weeks due to COVID-19.
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An online auction from May 17, to May 23, has raised $28,573 to help New Canaan restaurants hurt by business lost during the coronavirus pandemic. The amount raised from the auction surpasses its target goal of $20,000.
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Maria Lima, a custodial porter at the Building and Land Technology-owned office building at 200 Elm St., in downtown Stamford, Conn., wiped down surfaces on May 15, 2020 in the front lobby ahead of the building’s re-opening five days later.
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Macy's department store remains an anchor tenant at Stamford Town Center in Stamford, Conn.
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Open Door homeless shelter case manager Melexies Mena recievs the injection of the COVID vaccine in Norwalk on Feb. 12, 2021.
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Stamford residents including Jenice Cobb attend a pop-up clinic for COVID-19 vaccination Saturday, February 27, 2021 for first and second doses at the Bethel AME Church in Stamford, Conn. This clinic is set up to support vaccination within communities of color and for those who do not have the ability to make appointments online. The clinic will be held again on March 27 (10am-3pm).
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Stamford residents receive their shot during a pop-up clinic for COVID-19 vaccination Saturday, February 27, 2021 for first and second doses at the Bethel AME Church in Stamford, Conn. This clinic is set up to support vaccination within communities of color and for those who do not have the ability to make appointments online. The clinic will be held again on March 27 (10am-3pm).
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Angela Matera administers a shot to Stamford resident Mark Lyde during a pop-up clinic for COVID-19 vaccination Saturday, February 27, 2021 for first and second doses at the Bethel AME Church in Stamford, Conn. This clinic is set up to support vaccination within communities of color and for those who do not have the ability to make appointments online. The clinic will be held again on March 27 (10am-3pm).
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The Rev. Patrick Collins, left, and U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., look upon flags in memory of the Connecticut lives lost from coronavirus at First Congregational Church of Greenwich in Old Greenwich, Conn. Tuesday, May 12, 2020.
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A vial of the new Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at the vaccination clinic held for teachers and school staff in Trumbull, Conn. March 4, 2021.
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Ashley Matos, an RN with Danbury Hospital, administers a vaccination at Danbury's first mass COVID-19 vaccination site. The Community Health Center, Inc site will utilize six car lanes to serve 600 appointments a day at the Danbury Fair mall. Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Danbury, Conn.
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Specialist Samantha Pozo, of Danbury, a medic with the CT National Guard, takes information from a person waiting in line at Danbury's first mass COVID-19 vaccination site. The Community Health Center, Inc site will utilize six car lanes to serve 600 appointments a day at the Danbury Fair mall. Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Danbury, Conn.
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Ashley Matos, an RN with Danbury Hospital, administers a vaccination to Tania Lariccia, of Danbury, at Danbury's first mass COVID-19 vaccination site. The Community Health Center, Inc site will utilize six car lanes to serve 600 appointments a day at the Danbury Fair mall. Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Danbury, Conn.
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People wait after receiving their vaccinations at Danbury's first mass COVID-19 vaccination site which opened on Thursday at the Danbury Fair mall. The Community Health Center, Inc site will utilize six car lanes to serve 600 appointments a day. March 4, 2021, in Danbury, Conn.
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Loretta Foley, of Shelton,, receives a vaccination from Denise Noto, an RN with Danbury Hospital, at Danbury's first mass COVID-19 vaccination site. The Community Health Center, Inc site will utilize six car lanes to serve 600 appointments a day at the Danbury Fair mall. Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Danbury, Conn.
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Dr. Paul Nee MD, Infectious Disease, was a member of the medical team that worked with Chris Tillett, the first COVID-19 patient in Connecticut on April 5, at Danbury Hospital..
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Dr. Paul Nee MD, Infectious Disease, was a member of the medical team that worked with Chris Tillett, the first Covid-19 patient in Connecticut. Tuesday, April 5, 2020, at Danbury Hospital, Danbury Conn.
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Lincoln Bassett Community School Parent Involvement Coordinator Keith Young welcomes students pre-kindergarten to 5-grade that are returning to school during Covid-19 pandemic in New Haven on Jan. 19.
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Lincoln Bassett Community School Parent Involvement Coordinator Keith Young welcomes students pre-kindergarten to 5-grade that are returning to school during Covid-19 pandemic in New Haven on Jan. 19.
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The Rev. Patrick Collins, left, and U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., place flags in memory of the Connecticut lives lost from coronavirus at First Congregational Church of Greenwich in Old Greenwich, Conn. Tuesday, May 12, 2020. The Rev. Collins placed flags in memory of 41 lives lost on Tuesday, bringing the total to more than 3,000.
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Rev. Jose Montoya, Parochial Vicar of St. Mary's Church, stands before one of the 14 Stations of the Cross as he reads a reflection inside the empty sanctuary of St. Benedicts Church, while being video for a Good Friday Mass on April 10, 2020 in Stamford, Connecticut. In response the the COVID-19 Pandemic, many clergy and churches have had to look to alternatives ways to present Easter services with their parishioners. Usually, the combined parishes of St. Mary's and St. Benedict's, hundreds gather for a pilgrimage walk from Cummings Beach to the front steps of St. Mary's Church, with priests reciting reflections for the 14 Stations of the Cross, culminating with a Good Friday Mass. A video of Reverend Montoya's reflection can be found on his YouTube page @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iUg0t850qg
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State Rep. Caroline Simmons, D-Stamford, said she’s seen more bipartisan cooperation in the legislature this year, perhaps due to the common bond of coronavirus.
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State Rep. Caroline Simmons, D-Stamford, said she’s seen more bipartisan cooperation in the legislature this year, perhaps due to the common bond of coronavirus.
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New Haven Mayor Elicker at the Wilbur Cross High School gymnasium Covid-19 mass vaccination site on March 3, 2021 for eligible New Haven Public Schools staff and teachers and other eligible individuals, administered through a collaboration between the New Haven Health Department and the Fair Haven Community Health Center.
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Sticker ready for those receiving COVID-19 vaccinations at the clinic held for teachers and school staff in Trumbull, Conn. March 4, 2021.
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A vial of the new Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at the vaccination clinic held for teachers and school staff in Trumbull, Conn. March 4, 2021.
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Megan Murphy, Emergency Management Director for the Town of Trumbull, fills syringes with the new Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine during the vaccination clinic held for teachers and school staff in Trumbull, Conn. March 4, 2021.
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Circulation, Cataloging, and Aquisitions Supervisor Alex Lee refills the plastic finger protectors from the self check-out counter at Fergsuon Library in Stamford, Conn. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. Outside agencies got a cash infusion from the city's planning board in this year's budget recommendation, and the Ferguson Library was one of the organizations to reap the benefit.
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Library President Alice Knapp shows the plexiglass windows and line dividers at the check-out counter at Fergsuon Library in Stamford, Conn. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. Outside agencies got a cash infusion from the city's planning board in this year's budget recommendation, and the Ferguson Library was one of the organizations to reap the benefit.
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Library President Alice Knapp shows the plastic protected keyboard and mouse at the computer kiosks at Fergsuon Library in Stamford, Conn. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. Outside agencies got a cash infusion from the city's planning board in this year's budget recommendation, and the Ferguson Library was one of the organizations to reap the benefit.
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Library President Alice Knapp poses by the check-out counter at Fergsuon Library in Stamford, Conn. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. Outside agencies got a cash infusion from the city's planning board in this year's budget recommendation, and the Ferguson Library was one of the organizations to reap the benefit.
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Megan Murphy, Emergency Management Director for the Town of Trumbull, fills syringes with the new Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine during the vaccination clinic held for teachers and school staff in Trumbull on Thursday.
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Medical personnel work in Hartford HealthCare’s new drive-through COVID-19 testing sight inside the parking garage adjacent to the Arena at Harbor Yard, in Bridgeport on Jan. 25.
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Manager Anthony Salvatore chats at Elm Street Oyster House in Greenwich, Conn. Monday, Nov. 9, 2020. Coronavirus regulations are being rolled back to an amended version of Phase 2, being dubbed Phase 2.1, which includes a mandatory 10 p.m. closing time.
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Fourth generation owner of Louis' Lunch Jeff Lassen hands parking lot attendant and regular customer Rey Colon his lunch over a fence next to the hamburger joint in New Haven on May 13, 2020. The fast-food restaurant is open for take-out but is closed for dining inside due to the COVID-19 epidemic.
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Signage reminds tenants and visitors of COVID-19 guidelines at the Building and Land Technology-owned office building at 200 Elm St., in downtown Stamford, Conn.
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Blind Rhino owner Matt Bacco prepares his restaurant with socially distanced seating Friday, March 4, 2021, in Norwalk, Conn. The state issued a COVID restriction easement for restaurants allowing for more dining with specified distance between tables.
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Blind Rhino owner Matt Bacco prepares his restaurant with socially distanced seating Friday, March 4, 2021, in Norwalk, Conn. The state issued a COVID restriction easement for restaurants allowing for more dining with specified distance between tables.
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Blind Rhino owner Matt Bacco prepares his restaurant with socially distanced seating Friday, March 4, 2021, in Norwalk, Conn. The state issued a COVID restriction easement for restaurants allowing for more dining with specified distance between tables.
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Blind Rhino owner Matt Bacco prepares his restaurant with socially distanced seating Friday, March 4, 2021, in Norwalk, Conn. The state issued a COVID restriction easement for restaurants allowing for more dining with specified distance between tables.
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Roberto Moro, manager, behind the bar at La Zingara Ristorante. Because of COVID space restrictions La Zingara has no seating at the bar. Governor Ned Lamont recently announced plans to ease those restrictions., Bethel, Conn. Friday, March 5. 2021.
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Late afternoon light shines into one of the dining rooms of La Zingara Ristorante in Bethel. Because of COVID restrictions La Zingara has reduced the amount of seating in the restaurant. Governor Ned Lamont recently announced plans to ease those restrictions., Bethel, Conn. Friday, March 5. 2021.
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Lexi Hunt, server, organizes an espresso machine at the bar of La Zingara Ristorante as Roberto Moro, manager, walks by. Because of COVID space restrictions La Zingara has no seating at the bar. Governor Ned Lamont recently announced plans to ease those restrictions., Bethel, Conn. Friday, March 5. 2021.
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One of the dining rooms of La Zingara Ristorante in Bethel. Because of COVID restrictions La Zingara has reduced the amount of seating in the restaurant. Governor Ned Lamont recently announced plans to ease those restrictions., Bethel, Conn. Friday, March 5. 2021.
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One of the dining rooms of La Zingara Ristorante in Bethel. Because of COVID restrictions La Zingara has reduced the amount of seating in the restaurant. Governor Ned Lamont recently announced plans to ease those restrictions., Bethel, Conn. Friday, March 5. 2021.
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La Zingara Ristorante in Bethel. Because of COVID restrictions La Zingara has reduced the amount of seating in the restaurant. Governor Ned Lamont recently announced plans to ease those restrictions., Bethel, Conn. Friday, March 5. 2021.
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La Zingara Ristorante in Bethel. Because of COVID restrictions La Zingara has reduced the amount of seating in the restaurant. Governor Ned Lamont recently announced plans to ease those restrictions., Bethel, Conn. Friday, March 5. 2021.
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A nurse administers the COVID-19 vaccine at the Family Centers vaccination clinic at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center in Old Greenwich, Conn. Monday, March 1, 2021. March 1 marked a massive expansion of vaccine eligibility as all Connecticut residents age 55 and up are now eligibile.
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Denisha Russell, LPN, consults with a patient before administering the COVID-19 vaccine at the Family Centers vaccination clinic at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center in Old Greenwich, Conn. Monday, March 1, 2021. March 1 marked a massive expansion of vaccine eligibility as all Connecticut residents age 55 and up are now eligibile.
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Greenwich's Georgina Lall, left, consults with Mary DiProperzio, RN, center, and Christine Plateroti, LPN, before receiving the COVID-19 vaccine at the Family Centers vaccination clinic at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center in Old Greenwich, Conn. Monday, March 1, 2021. March 1 marked a massive expansion of vaccine eligibility as all Connecticut residents age 55 and up are now eligibile.
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Aliana Kakos shows her vaccination card after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine at the Family Centers vaccination clinic at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center in Old Greenwich, Conn. Monday, March 1, 2021. March 1 marked a massive expansion of vaccine eligibility as all Connecticut residents age 55 and up are now eligibile.
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Greenwich's Georgina Lall receives the COVID-19 vaccine from Christine Plateroti, LPN, at the Family Centers vaccination clinic at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center in Old Greenwich, Conn. Monday, March 1, 2021. March 1 marked a massive expansion of vaccine eligibility as all Connecticut residents age 55 and up are now eligibile.
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Cynthia Violette, of Coventry, receives the COVID-19 vaccine from Denisha Russell, LPN, at the Family Centers vaccination clinic at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center in Old Greenwich, Conn. Monday, March 1, 2021. March 1 marked a massive expansion of vaccine eligibility as all Connecticut residents age 55 and up are now eligibile.
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Mary DiProperzio, RN, administers the COVID-19 vaccine to Alexa Brennan, of Westchester County, N.Y., at the Family Centers vaccination clinic at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center in Old Greenwich, Conn. Monday, March 1, 2021. March 1 marked a massive expansion of vaccine eligibility as all Connecticut residents age 55 and up are now eligibile.
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Nancy Geary, an RN with Danbury Hospital, takes information from a person waiting at Danbury's first mass COVID-19 vaccination site. The Community Health Center, Inc site will utilize six car lanes to serve 600 appointments a day at the Danbury Fair mall. Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Danbury, Conn.
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Paul Brown, Resident Health Services Director, checks in residents of Meadow Ridge senior living to received covid-19 vaccinations on Friday, January 22, 2021, in Redding, Conn.
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Arthur Turner MD, a resident of Meadow Ridge senior living, receives his covid-19 vaccination from Kerrine McCallum RN. Friday, January 22, 2021, in Redding, Conn.
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Gerd Hammarskjold a resident of Meadow Ridge senior living, waits to receive her covid-19 vaccination on Friday. January 22, 2021, in Redding, Conn.
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Gerd Hammarskjold, a resident of Meadow Ridge senior living, waits to receive her covid-19 vaccination on Friday from Kerrine McCallum RN. January 22, 2021, in Redding, Conn.
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Manager Daniel Silver chats about new measures in place for restaurants due to the coronavirus at MacDuff's Public House in Greenwich, Conn. Monday, March 16, 2020.
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Volunteer Donna Schlegel helps local residents line up for their COVID vaccine Jan.30, at the Norwalk Senior Center in Norwalk.
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A file photo of a brown trout, caught by Gordon Washburn of Darien, Conn., in the Mianus River in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday, April 13, 2019. In 2021, opening day of trout season in Connecticut was pushed up more than a month early because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Thomas Kelm, of Bethel, gets a vaccination from Nancy Geary, an RN with Danbury Hospital, at Danbury's first mass COVID-19 vaccination site which Thursday at the Danbury Fair mall. The Community Health Center, Inc site will utilize six car lanes to serve 600 appointments a day. March 4, 2021, in Danbury, Conn.
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Elizabeth Katzing, RN, takes information from a person waiting in line at Danbury's first mass COVID-19 vaccination site which opened Thursday at the Danbury Fair mall. The Community Health Center, Inc site will utilize six car lanes to serve 600 appointments a day. March 4, 2021, in Danbury, Conn.
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Danbury Hospital registered nurse Ashley Matos administers a vaccination to Greg Kroth, of Bridgeport, at Danbury's first mass COVID-19 vaccination site Thursday at Danbury Fair mall.
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Lauren Cutler, a teacher from Wilton, waits to get her vaccination from PFC Stefanie Charpentier, a medic with the CT National Guard, at Danbury's first mass COVID-19 vaccination site. The Community Health Center, Inc site will utilize six car lanes to serve 600 appointments a day at the Danbury Fair mall. Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Danbury, Conn.
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Thomas Kelm, of Bethel, waits to get his vaccination from Nancy Geary, an RN with Danbury Hospital, at Danbury's first mass COVID-19 vaccination site. The Community Health Center, Inc site will utilize six car lanes to serve 600 appointments a day at the Danbury Fair mall. Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Danbury, Conn.
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Loretta Foley, of Shelton,, receives a vaccination from Denise Noto, an RN with Danbury Hospital, at Danbury's first mass COVID-19 vaccination site. The Community Health Center, Inc site will utilize six car lanes to serve 600 appointments a day at the Danbury Fair mall. Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Danbury, Conn.
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Nancy Geary, an RN with Danbury Hospital, takes information from a person waiting at Danbury's first mass COVID-19 vaccination site. The Community Health Center, Inc site will utilize six car lanes to serve 600 appointments a day at the Danbury Fair mall. Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Danbury, Conn.
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Specialist Samantha Pozo, of Danbury, a medic with the CT National Guard, takes information from a person waiting in line at Danbury's first mass COVID-19 vaccination site. The Community Health Center, Inc site will utilize six car lanes to serve 600 appointments a day at the Danbury Fair mall. Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Danbury, Conn.
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People wait after receiving their vaccinations at Danbury's first mass COVID-19 vaccination site which opened on Thursday at the Danbury Fair mall. The Community Health Center, Inc site will utilize six car lanes to serve 600 appointments a day. March 4, 2021, in Danbury, Conn.
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Danbury's first mass COVID-19 vaccination site opened on Thursday at the Danbury Fair mall. The Community Health Center, Inc site will utilize six car lanes to serve 600 appointments a day.
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Danbury's first mass COVID-19 vaccination site opened on Thursday at the Danbury Fair mall. The Community Health Center, Inc site will utilize six car lanes to serve 600 appointments a day. March 4, 2021, in Danbury, Conn.
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Loretta Foley, of Shelton,, gives her information to Denise Noto, an RN with Danbury Hospital, at Danbury's first mass COVID-19 vaccination site opened Thursday at the Danbury Fair mall. The Community Health Center, Inc site will utilize six car lanes to serve 600 appointments a day. March 4, 2021, in Danbury, Conn.
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“I Got the Shot” COVID-19 vaccination stickers on display a news conference in front of St. Vincent’s Medical Center, in Bridgeport, Conn. Feb. 26, 2021.
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A COVID-19 vaccination is administered during a news conference in front of St. Vincent’s Medical Center, in Bridgeport, Conn. Feb. 26, 2021. Nine black and Latino clergy members from various Bridgeport ministries received COVID-19 vaccinations at the Friday event.
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Nurse Marie St. Jean administers a COVID-19 vaccination to Rev. Brenda Barnes of Faith Gospel Assembly Church during a news conference in front of St. Vincent’s Medical Center, in Bridgeport, Conn. Feb. 26, 2021. Nine black and Latino clergy members from various Bridgeport ministries received vaccinations at the Friday event.
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Nurse Marie St. Jean administers a COVID-19 vaccination to Bishop Hector Hernandez of Iglesias de Dios during a news conference in front of St. Vincent’s Medical Center, in Bridgeport, Conn. Feb. 26, 2021. Nine black and Latino clergy members from various Bridgeport ministries received vaccinations at the Friday event.
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Local patrons dine at Mecha Noodle Bar on Washington Street in Norwalk in May 2020.
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Dr. Albert Icksang Ko, an epidemiologist at the Yale School of Public Health and a lead adviser to Gov. Ned Lamont on COVID-19.
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Dr. Albert Icksang Ko, an epidemiologist at the Yale School of Public Health and a lead adviser to Gov. Ned Lamont on COVID-19.
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A nurse delivers a shot of COVID-19 vaccine into the arm of a patient at the new vaccination clinic set up in the gymnasium of Central High School, in Bridgeport, Conn. Jan. 20, 2021.
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The Shoe Mart on Westport Avenue in Norwalk plans to open on June 1.
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Five Below on Connecticut Avenue in Norwalk was not ready to open Wednesday morning on May 20, 2020.
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Starbucks on Connecticut Avenue in Norwalk continued to do good drive-thru business on May 20, 2020.
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Owner Michael Marchetti cheers to the COVID-19 vaccine at Columbus Park Trattoria in Stamford, Conn. Monday, March 1, 2021. Marchetti says his longtime restaurant regulars in their 70s are returning to dine indoors after getting fully vaccinated and is hopeful it will continue with Connecticut's age group rollouts.
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Owner Michael Marchetti cheers to the COVID-19 vaccine at Columbus Park Trattoria in Stamford, Conn. Monday, March 1, 2021. Marchetti says his longtime restaurant regulars in their 70s are returning to dine indoors after getting fully vaccinated and is hopeful it will continue with Connecticut's age group rollouts.
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Norwalk High School physics teacher Glenn Couture receives a coronavirus shot from NCHC nuse Jessica Sanchez on Wednesday as local officials announce a vaccination clinic hosted by the City of Norwalk for Norwalk Public Schools teachers and educators.
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Norwalk Public Schools staff line up for the Moderna coronavirus shot.
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New Haven alder Honda Smith is photographed at her home in New Haven on February 26, 2021 two days after her first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccination.
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