The 65 and older age group in Connecticut is 84% white, compared to 67% statewide. For some, that's raised the question of whether the state's plans to extend the COVID-19 vaccine to people 65 to 74 next adequately considers the other populations hit hardest by the virus: Black and Latino residents.
As Christmas approaches and COVID-19 cases rises, some Connecticut churches have gone all-virtual while others are planning smaller, in-person services, with masks, temperature checks and social distancing required.