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Things to Know Monday April 5th

Things to Know Monday April 5th

Officials: Medical device caught fire in Bridgeport Hospital CT Post

Connecticut troopers help New Hampshire state police with gift delivery CT Post

Prayer vigil planned for stricken rapper DMX The Hour

Vaccination efforts to ramp up Monday after most sites took Easter off WFSB

Ferry company lease agreement to generate dozens of jobs WFSB

New Haven high schoolers head back to the classroom WFSB

Superintendent: ‘Staff illnesses’ cancel classes at Darien schools The Hour

Norwalk PD: Recent fentanyl bust the largest in city’s history The Hour

Griswold Inn in Essex closed Easter Sunday, forced to cancel 350 reservations after staff member tests positive for COVID-19 WTNH

What’s the future of Norwalk Sailing School site? Nancy on Norwalk

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WEBE Wellness: Having To Sneeze Or Cough In Public

WEBE Wellness: Having To Sneeze Or Cough In Public

We’re in April now, and the weather is eventually going to get warmer – but with the spring brings allergies. And this allergy season may be more stressful than ever. Not because our allergies will be worse than other years, but because we’re worried about being judged for sneezing or coughing in public!

A year into the pandemic and having to cough or sneeze makes 56% of us feel like we’re being judged.

The number one thing we think of when coughing or sneezing publicly is “Great, now people think I’m sick!”

The survey found that 55% feel even a slight amount of panic when the urge to sneeze comes upon us. And 46% of us are already dreading allergy season because of the pandemic.

However, we should all remember these are all involuntary responses that our bodies have to allergens like pollen, along with nasal congestion or itchy, watery eyes. To stop those allergy symptoms from affecting you all season long, and to help you feel more ease in public, try to find an allergy relief option that works best for you.

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StrEATeries in Stamford Downtown

StrEATeries in Stamford Downtown

StrEATeries in Stamford Downtown has returned for Second Year.

Stamford Downtown, in conjunction with the City of Stamford, has brought back this exciting initiative started last year in response to the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Over 1,000 additional outdoor dining seats have been added with this initiative, designed to welcome visitors to Stamford Downtown to dine at our restaurants and shop at our stores.

Restaurant patios will extend to parking spaces in Stamford Downtown on the following streets:
Bedford St., Atlantic St., Bank St., Main Street, Lower Summer St., Upper Summer Street*

Bedford Street Piazza, a portion of the parking area behind Bedford Street (near the Bedford Street Garage) will be transformed into a massive outdoor dining patio featuring some of Stamford Downtown’s best restaurants.

While enjoying StrEATeries in Stamford Downtown with family and friends, please respect posted guidelines, observe social distancing, and wear a mask at all times when you’re not seated and eating.

*Extended patios on Upper Summer Street begin mid-April.

Special Note Regarding Car Access:
The parking lot between Bedford and Forest streets will be closed for the season.

Main Street EASTBOUND closed from Washington Blvd. to Clark Street. No northbound right turn from Washington Blvd. to Main Street heading East. MainStreet heading West remains open between Summer St and Washington Blvd.

All garages remain open and accessible from all of their entrance points.

Things to Know Friday April 2nd

Things to Know Friday April 2nd

Yale researcher: ‘Human behaviors’ – not COVID strains – culprit for CT surge CT Post

DMV: CT emissions testing issues persist after vendor’s malware attack CT Post

Sports Illustrated model and CT native Camille Kostek hosting new season of ‘Wipeout’ on TBS CT Post

Gov. Lamont: Vaccine supply may soon outpace demand WFSB

Concert halls, amusement parks, stadiums prepare to reopen WFSB

Norwalk gazebo lit up blue in honor of autism awareness The Hour

Lifetime plans ‘Gone Mom’ movie based on Jennifer Dulos disappearance The Hour

Norwalk schools delay full in-person learning for middle and high schoolers The Hour

Lamont: A few giant infrastructure projects beat lots of small ones The Hour

‘Job isn’t done’: UConn enters unique Final Four with focus on title Stamford Advocate

Photo Credit: REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Things to Know Thursday April 1st

Things to Know Thursday April 1st

Vaccine eligibility expands to those 16 and up. Here’s a step-by-step registration process WFSB

Wild turkey leaves path of destruction after crashing through Norwalk home CT Post

As eligibility expands to everyone age 16 and older, CT offers more locations to get COVID vaccine CT Post

Mixed-use proposal would bring retail, office and apartments to Fairfield’s center CT Post

US jobless claims rise to 719K as virus still forces layoffs WFSB

Major League Baseball is back with a 162-game schedule and actual humans in the stands WFSB

Former Brien McMahon principal elected to Norwalk school board The Hour

AP source: Lindor, Mets agree to $341 million, 10-year deal The Hour

These 104 CT pharmacies will soon offer COVID vaccines Stamford Advocate

Pfizer: High efficacy, no safety concerns through up to six months following second COVID vaccine dose WTNH

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WEBE Wellness: What To Avoid When Getting Your Vaccine

WEBE Wellness: What To Avoid When Getting Your Vaccine

Tomorrow, Connecticut residents 16 or older become eligible for COVID-19 vaccines. That means 1.3 million residents.

But once you are signed up, beyond having to sit for fifteen minutes afterwards to see if you have any reactions, there are a few things not to do that day:

• Don’t take any Advil or Tylenol beforehand, there’s a chance it could affect your immune response. Afterwards is fine.

• Don’t get a tattoo or piercing that day. There is a chance it could trigger an immune response.

• Don’t book other vaccines around the same time – wait at least two weeks if you need another inoculation.

• Don’t push yourself – you might be fine to exercise later on, but if you’re feeling run down, you can take the day off.

• Don’t forget to hydrate – if your temp runs high afterwards, you’ll sweat more, so drinking lots of water will help to replenish what you lose. And drinking more water is always a good thing regardless.

• And most importantly – don’t lose your vaccination card! Take a photo on your phone as a backup, and get it laminated – Staples and Office Depot will do it complimentary.

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Things to Know Wednesday March 31st

Things to Know Wednesday March 31st

‘Back to basics’: Trumbull schools note rise in COVID cases CT Post

Vaccine eligibility to expand at critical time in CT WFSB

A dangerous coronavirus variant is wreaking havoc in parts of Europe. Experts fear US could be next WFSB

Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine protects younger teens WFSB

Former Bridgeport personnel director claims loyalty led him to help Perez cheat on police exam CT Post

Ex-Bridgeport Police Chief Perez asks judge for no prison time CT Post

Rollover crash sends 1 to hospital, closes Norwalk intersection The Hour

Norwalk Sailing School owner says he won’t respond to City’s RFP Nancy on Norwalk

Fairfield’s ‘Shirley Temple King’ to release first-ever line of Shirley Temple drinks Stamford Advocate

Health experts urge caution as more young people admitted to hospital with variants of COVID WTNH

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