14-Year-Old Shot + 1 More COVID-19 Surge Predicted: CT News

Milford CT

07 October, 2021

8:56 AM

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Good Thursday morning Connecticut, Beautiful weather will continue today and Friday with sunshine and warmer temperatures. Sadly, the weekend looks less great as Saturday will feature mainly clouds and cooler temperatures and there is a good chance for rain showers on Sunday. Here's a rundown of some of the top stories of the morning: Emergency use sought for COVID-19 vaccine in younger children Pfizer is seeking emergency use authorization for their COVID-19 vaccine for children between the ages of 5-11, according to media reports including WTNH News 8. If approved, the vaccine may be just weeks away from being offered to younger children. 14-year-0ld shot A 14-year-old was shot around 12:15 a.m. in Waterbury on Angel Drive, NBC Connecticut reports. The teen was shot in the back and is in stable condition. The shooting occurred inside a home where there was a party, WTNH News 8 reports. Police are investigating. (Read more at NBC CT and News 8). See also: Iconic Pizzeria Set To Open Newest Location In CT Thursday: Here's Where New Details: Man, 42, Struck, Killed After Fall From Overpass Onto Highway: CSPCoronavirus CT: Here Are The Town-By-Town Case Numbers Dr. Scott Gottlieb, a former FDA commissioner and CT resident, shares his thoughts on CT's pandemic response In an interview with NBC CT's Dan Corcoran, Gottlieb touched on several key topics. (Read/watch the entire in-depth interview by clicking here). Here are some of the major points Gottlieb made during the NBC CT interview. He said kids are at risk from the virus and "we're seeing kids have long-term consequences of Covid." Connecticut schools received high marks on how they're handling the pandemic. In general, he suggested more routine testing of all school-age children, which will help allow students to remain in the classrooms more. He did say there is a chance we'll see a COVID-19 surge later this fall, likely by Thanksgiving, but then it's very possible the worst of the pandemic will be behind us. He predicted that COVID-19 will still linger, but the infection rate will be much lower moving forward. (Read the full NBC CT story here). See also: 7 Dogs Seized Due To Suspected Fighting, Cruelty: PD Police Chief In Connecticut Placed On Leave After Complaint Filed Here are the conditions on CT's major roadways Thursday morning: WINDSOR - Road Work on I-291 Eastbound from I-91 to Exit 5 (5.0 miles) in effect today until 3:29 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, October 7 at 10:09 am. PUTNAM - Road Work on I-395 Northbound between Exits 47 and 49 (2.0 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, October 7 at 7:25 am. NORWICH - Road Work on I-395 Northbound between Exits 18 and 19 (1.4 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, October 7 at 8:38 am. PLAINVILLE - Road Work on I-84 Eastbound between Exits 35 and 39 (4.2 miles) in effect today until 3:00 pm. Expect lane closures. Reported Thursday, October 7 at 10:09 am. E. HARTFORD - Road Work on I-84 Eastbound between Exits 58 and 63 (7.0 miles) in effect today until 3:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, October 7 at 10:21 am. VERNON - Crash (Tractor Trailer Fire) on I-84 Eastbound between Exits 64 and 66. The 3 right lanes are closed. Reported Thursday, October 7 at 3:23 am. WALLINGFORD - Road Work on I-91 Northbound between Exits 15 and 21 (10.1 miles) in effect today until 3:01 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, October 7 at 11:01 am. NEW LONDON - Road Work on I-95 Northbound between Exits 83 and 85 (1.5 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, October 7 at 9:02 am. STRATFORD - Road Work on I-95 Northbound at Exit 33 in effect today until 4:00 pm. The exit ramp is closed. Reported Thursday, October 7 at 9:06 am. STONINGTON - Road Work on I-95 Northbound between Exits 91 and 92 (3.5 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, October 7 at 9:31 am. GUILFORD - Road Work on I-95 Northbound between Exits 59 and 61 (3.1 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, October 7 at 9:32 am. BRIDGEPORT - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 27A and 20 (4.8 miles). Reported Thursday, October 7 at 6:16 am MILFORD - I-95 Northbound is congested between Exits 33 and 39A (4.2 miles) because of Crash (Overturned Tractor Tr.) between Exits 38 and 39A. 1 lane is open. Reported Thursday, October 7 at 6:31 am. MILFORD - I-95 Northbound is congested between Exits 33 and 39A (4.2 miles) because of Crash (Overturned Tractor Tr.) between Exits 38 and 39A. 1 lane is open. Reported Thursday, October 7 at 6:31 am. NORTH HAVEN - Road Work on RT15 Northbound between Exits 63 and 66 (7.9 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, October 7 at 9:30 am. GREENWICH - Road Work on RT15 Northbound between Exits 27 and 29 (4.1 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, October 7 at 10:06 am. PORTLAND - Road Work on RT66 at Arrigoni Bridge (0.3 miles) in effect today until 3:31 pm. One lane open for each direction. Reported Thursday, October 7 at 7:31 am. PORTLAND - Road Work on RT66 at Arrigoni Bridge (0.3 miles) in effect today until 3:31 pm. One lane open for each direction. Reported Thursday, October 7 at 8:03 am. NAUGATUCK - Road Work on RT8 Northbound between Exits 29 and 30 (1.9 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, October 7 at 10:24 am. CROMWELL - Road Work on RT9 Southbound on the Exit 19 off ramp in effect today until 3:00 pm. Expect delays on the exit ramp. Reported Thursday, October 7 at 8:18 am. HADDAM - Road Work on RT9 Northbound between Exits 8 and 10 (5.4 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, October 7 at 9:33 am.