WATERBURY, CT – Webster Bank today announced it is donating $100,000 to all Feeding America partners across our footprint to help provide meals to those most in need during the COVID-19 outbreak. This donation will assist these partners in maintaining and increasing food distribution in the coming weeks. The Feeding America partners receiving funds are:…
Category: Coronavirus
ICYM: Stamford Public Schools closed through April 10
Since Governor Ned Lamont closed all public schools in Connecticut through at least March 31, 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic, Stamford Public Schools announced on Monday that they will now be closed through April 10, 2020. One of the reasons for the extended period is the already scheduled Spring Break week from April 6…
CT gov: positive coronavirus cases in Fairfield County up to 48, more actions taken
HARTFORD, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2020: Data updates on testing in Connecticut Since yesterday’s update, an additional 27 Connecticut residents have tested positive, bringing…
CT DMV Branches to Close Beginning Wednesday, March 18, 2020
WETHERSFIELD, CT – Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Commissioner Sibongile Magubane announced effective as of the close of business on March 17, 2020, all DMV Branch Offices will be closed to the public for the transaction of business until further notice. Employees will continue to report to their work locations, unless otherwise instructed, and…
CT AG: 71 price gouging complaints so far
Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong today announced that the Office of the Attorney General has received 71 complaints regarding large price hikes on basic supplies like hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and toilet paper since Gov. Ned Lamont declared civil preparedness and public health emergencies on March 10 in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.…
Bridgeport Hospital activating COVID-19 testing site
Bridgeport Hospital will activate a Specimen Collection Center for COVID-19 to ensure “proper testing of patients that have received a physician’s order and that have a scheduled appointment” and minimize the hospital’s exposure to the virus, according to a media release by the City of Bridgeport Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security/Emergency Communications. The…
Stop & Shop stores to offer hours for the elderly only
Supermarket chain Stop & Shop said that beginning Thursday, March 19, 2020, it will start opening its stores early to accommodate its older customers. From 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. every morning stores will be open only for customers 60 years of age or older and there will be a clearly marked designated entrance for…
Lamont: 41 confirmed cases now, restaurants and bars to close effective 8 p.m. Monday night,
KEY POINTS: Since yesterday, an additional 15 Connecticut residents tested positive, bringing the total positive cases reported in the state to 41. Governor Lamont today signed another executive order, this one taking the following actions: Revises the previously enacted prohibition on large gatherings to a capacity of 50 people, and adds religious gatherings to…
Waterbury’s Palace Theater postponing shows and events through April 30
Waterbury, CT – The Palace Theater management in accordance with the Governor’s directive to prohibit all gatherings of 50 people or more, has postponed all events and activities through April 30th. The list of postponed events are: Jersey Boys, March 17 Palace Pursuit: Trivia Night, March 19 Showbiz Dance Competition April 3 – 5 Finding…
New Haven Mayor Issues Childcare Emergency Order
NEW HAVEN, CT – Today New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker issued an emergency order to close any childcare center providing childcare services for more than twelve children. This emergency order follows the State of Emergency issued yesterday for the City of New Haven. In the interest of providing childcare services for healthcare workers during the…