COVID-19 Resources

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Attention:

For the most comprehensive, up to date information nationally and locally please visit the State of Connecticut COVID-19 portal and the CDC COVID-19 Resource page.

Although not required at this time, mask wearing can still be an effective prevention strategy against the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases, and State Agencies should support the use of a face covering mask by employees, visitors, or other individuals who prefer to continue doing so.

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Latest Updates

THE CURRENT ON COVID IN CONNECTICUT:

Click here for the Connecticut Daily Data Report from the State's Official Website

COVID-19 TESTING AND VACCINATION INFORMATION

All individuals who are 5 years of age or older and live, work, or attend school in Connecticut are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Click here for information on eligible individuals or Check your COVID-19 vaccine eligibility on Connecticut’s Official State Website here.

Looking for COVID-19 tests? Follow this link United Way 211 (211ct.org) to input your city and find testing locations closest to you. You may also use this link to order COVID-19 test kits to be sent to your home at no cost.

Resources

View Updated CT DOL on filing here (6/1/2021)

Financial Assistance

To learn more about assistance and relief from Connecticut's Official State Website.

Individuals unemployed due to COVID-19 are encouraged to apply for unemployment benefits, even if they would not normally be eligible. Eligibility will be determined on a case-by-case basis. 


To file a claim, visit www.filectui.com, and click the link that says ‘For quicker payment of unemployment benefit, please follow this tutorial.’ 


For a comprehensive guide to unemployment benefits, visit http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/DOLCOVIDFAQ.PDF. To find the contact information for social services in your town, click here, enter your zip code or town, and press 🔎.

Low-income families residing in Connecticut with children under age 18 may be eligible for Temporary Family Assistance (TFA) through the Department of Social Services (DSS). 


TFA is a time-limited cash assistance program that provides monthly cash for basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, and employment assistance. 


Unsure if you are eligible for TFA? Complete the 2-1-1 Navigator at http://www.211navigator.com/. The DSS field offices are currently closed to the public, but individuals can apply for TFA online at connect.ct.gov or by calling the DSS Benefits Center at 1-855-6-CONNECT.

Coronavirus Business Recovery

If you are a business with operations effected by COVID-19 please check the links below for assistance:

Employer and Citizen Resources

Job Seeker Resources

Skill Up CT

Connecticut has launched a free, online job training program for those who are unemployed during the pandemic.

Learn More

Seeking Employment

If you are seeking employment, please see a list of employers hiring essential workers immediately by clicking here.

Register on CTHIRES.com and:

  • Create your resume

  • Search for jobs

  • View online workshops

  • Research labor market information

To make an appointment for a virtual/over the phone employment support session with Career Resource, Inc. please click here.

For a national registry of jobs available now, please visit https://needajobnow.usnlx.com/

Childcare Resources

Click the following links to connect to Connecticut's Official State Website COVID-19 Childcare Resources:

Visit the Office of Early Childhood Response to COVID-19 page here

Click here for Connecticut Children’s Covid-19 Resources

Click here for information on Financial Assistance for Families in Connecticut from Childcare.gov

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