- Governor Ned Lamont encourages businesses and labor leaders to incentive COVID-19 vaccines for workers
- Call comes soon after similar appeal from President Joe Biden and as Connecticut plans to lift business restrictions on May 19
- Daily positivity rate falls to 1.78 percent
Summary by Dirk Langeveld
Governor Ned Lamont has encouraged for employers and labor leaders to provide incentives encouraging workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, echoing a recent call from President Joe Biden for the same action. The appeals come as vaccine supplies begin to outpace demand in Connecticut and elsewhere.
- Lamont suggests incentive such as paid time off, free lunches, and raffles for those who get a dose
- Connecticut Business & Industry Association CEO Chris DiPentima says many businesses are keen for residents to get vaccinated as an end to state business restrictions has been scheduled for May 19
- Latest COVID-19 data issued Wednesday shows a daily positivity rate of 1.78 percent in Connecticut and 2.83 million shots administered, including about 1.18 million fully vaccinated