66% of 18+ Adults Have Received Their First Dose of the Vaccine
The governor said two thirds of residents 18 and older have received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
The 65 and up population is now at 90%.
A total of 1.8 million people have received the first dose of the vaccine. Just under 1.3 million people are what state officials call fully vaccinated.
Vaccinated Individuals Can Get a Free Drink
The governor said that Connecticut residents who are fully vaccinated will be able to get a free drink at participating restaurants.
In order to get a free drink, residents must show their vaccination card at certain restaurants across Connecticut. The #CTDrinksOnUs campaign will take place from May 19 to 31.
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