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  • DataHaven estimates that social distancing to counter the spread of COVID-19 has already saved 10,000 lives in Connecticut

    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. 

    Apr. 23, 2020

    All DataHaven Programs, Economy, Health

  • Newsletter: You are saving thousands of lives this week; new neighborhood maps

    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

    Apr. 11, 2020

    All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Civic Vitality, Demographics, Economy, Education, Health, Housing, Public Safety

  • Coronavirus / COVID-19 in Connecticut: Trusted Sources of Information

    Since its emergence in late 2019, the novel coronavirus/COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 has swept across the world at an alarming rate. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the virus a pandemic. While the pace of the virus’ spread has overwhelmed health systems around the world, most of those infected experience mild symptoms. Fever and dry cough are the most common symptoms.

    Mar. 30, 2020

    Health

  • CT's opportunity gaps: Two districts, two very different plans for students while school is out indefinitely

    [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. [....]

    Mar. 18, 2020

    All DataHaven Programs, Education

  • For the Count

    [Excerpt from feature article by Kathy Leonard Czepiel, March 13, 2020] "When the nation’s first census was taken in 1790, New Haven was the 17th-most populous city in America, with 4,487 inhabitants. [....]

    Mar. 12, 2020

    All DataHaven Programs, Demographics

  • Greater Hartford Wellbeing Index Highlights Challenges and Opportunities in the Region

    The Hartford Foundation is committed to supporting the availability of high quality, impartial research to inform action on a host of issues that are critical to the region as well as our own priorities, strategies and operations. We are excited to share the highlights from the Greater Hartford Community Wellbeing Index 2019 to build a shared understanding and promote dialogue on the challenges and opportunities we face as a community.

    Mar. 11, 2020

    All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Civic Vitality, Demographics, Economy, Education, Health, Housing, Public Safety

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