Connecticut announces 1st death from more contagious COVID variant
On Monday, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced the first death in the state from the more contagious COVID variant first found in the U.K. Lamont did not talk about the fatality during his on-camera news conference, but did speak about the variant and the need to still be vigilant.
MTA launches vaccine tracker
The MTA launched a new vaccination site locator on its popular 'Live Subway Map.' It's intended to help New Yorkers easily find subway stops near COVID vaccination sites. Map users just tap the 'new vaccine' icon, which unveils the vaccine locations. Each location is clickable and leads to all sorts of information, including the type of vaccination available at that site and a link to the appointment.