Lamont calls up National Guard for Covid test distribution

Gov. Ned Lamont is calling up nearly 100 Connecticut National Guard soldiers and airmen to assist in the distribution of 3 million Covid-19 at-home rapid tests and 6 million N95 masks.

The at-home tests and N95 masks will be distributed by the state to municipalities and school districts, with each entity determining the local allocation.

In a press statement, Lamont said the National Guard “has provided an incredible amount of support throughout this pandemic” and will ensure the new test kits and masks will be properly distributed.

As of Dec. 28, Connecticut”™s daily test positivity rate for Covid was 14.98%, with 963 patients currently hospitalized. Among those hospitalized, 765 or nearly 80% are not fully vaccinated.

Photo courtesy of the U.S. Army.