DataHaven Analysis: Despite statewide improvements, COVID-19 cases remain high in the five largest cities
by Mark Abraham May 20, 2020
Cities also reporting a greater share of deaths outside of nursing homes FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 20, 2020 A new analysis by DataHaven suggests that COVID-19 continues to affect the state in disproportionate ways. Growth in new cases has slowed statewide, but the change of pace has been uneven from town to town. … Read More
Food Safety Nets Are Straining Under Economic Meltdown
Connecticut Health Investigative Team May 17, 2020
[Excerpt from feature article by Peggy McCarthy, C-HIT] Beyond the gleaming office towers overlooking I-95 in Stamford and the pleasure boats that frequent the city’s marinas, thousands of city residents are struggling with hunger, a situation worsened by the pandemic.… Read More
A few examples of coverage from our April 23, 2020 press release, DataHaven estimates that social distancing to counter the spread of COVID-19 has already saved 10,000 lives in Connecticut: WFSB News Channel 3 Evening News, "Study says 10,000 lives saved so far in CT because of social distancing, by Shawnte Passmore and Carolina Cruz… Read More
DataHaven estimates that social distancing to counter the spread of COVID-19 has already saved 10,000 lives in Connecticut
by Mark Abraham April 23, 2020
Local officials throughout Connecticut congratulate residents, but stress importance of continued prevention efforts and attention to community needs April 23, 2020 For Immediate Release New Haven, CT – Residents following strict social distancing measures to counter the spread of COVID-19 have already saved the lives of 10,000 residents in Connecticut—more than the total number of deaths caused by heart disease and stroke combined each year—according to a DataHaven projection. … Read More
Newsletter: You are saving thousands of lives this week; new neighborhood maps
by Mark Abraham April 11, 2020
Subscribe, view past issues, and view the newsletter in its original format at https://mailchi.mp/387be5f7769c/you-are-saving-thousands-of-lives-this-week-new-neighborhood-maps. Analysis: You are helping to save thousands of lives this week by avoiding non-essential travel … Read More
CT's opportunity gaps: Two districts, two very different plans for students while school is out indefinitely
Connecticut Mirror March 18, 2020
[Excerpt of feature article by Jacqueline Rabe Thomas, Connecticut Mirror, March 19, 2020] "Every elementary school student in Glastonbury was sent home with an iPad on the day Connecticut’s governor declared a “public health emergency” to blunt the spread of the coronavirus. On it were all the learning platforms students would need to resume learning online. Students without internet access at home were provided a connection by the district. [....]… Read More
