KEY POINTS: Since yesterday’s update, nine additional Connecticut residents have tested positive, bringing the total number of positive cases in the state to 20. This includes the first cases that have been detected in Hartford and New Haven Counties. Governor Lamont today signed his third executive order since the enactment of the emergency declarations earlier…
Category: Health
New Haven Public Schools Announce Food Distribution Sites
NEW HAVEN, CT – Today in a coordinated effort from New Haven Public Schools (NHPS) Interim Superintendent Dr. Ilene Tracey, Chief Operating Officer Michael Pinto and Food Services Director Gail Cairns Sharry, NHPS officially released their plan for the distribution of food to students amidst indefinite school closures due to the growing public health concern…
First New Haven Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19
NEW HAVEN, CT – Today New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker and Health Director Maritza Bond announced that the City had its first New Haven resident confirmed as having the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Additionally, Yale-New Haven Hospital has tested three other non-New Haven residents that have tested positive for COVID-19. “We have been notified that one…
Lamont signs exec order to protect nursing home residents during outbreak
HARTFORD, CT – In response to the ongoing developments regarding the COVID-19 outbreak and the need to protect residents of nursing home facilities, residential care homes, and chronic disease hospitals, Governor Lamont on Friday signed an executive order granting the commissioner of the Department of Public Health additional authority to restrict visitation at such facilities.…
First positive case of COVID-19 in Norwalk confirmed
Norwalk, CT – On Saturday, March 14, 2020, Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling announced the first positive case of COVID-19 novel coronavirus of a Norwalk resident. The resident (a male in his 40s) has been in contact with health officials and no further details about the resident will be provided to protect their privacy. Rilling made…
Lamont updates on CT’s coronavirus response efforts
KEY POINTS: Since yesterday’s update, an additional 6 Connecticut residents have tested positive, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases reported in Connecticut to 11. The new cases are residents of Bethlehem, Darien, Greenwich, and Westport. To date, 136 tests have been completed in Connecticut: 11 positive and 125 negative. For the first time,…
Transportation Forum Postponed in New Canaan
State Representative Lucy Dathan (D-Norwalk/New Canaan) announced today that due to current public health concerns of the coronavirus spreading in the state, the bipartisan transportation forum that was scheduled for next Wednesday, March 18 at New Canaan Town Hall has been POSTPONED. Citing public safety as the main priority, and with the most recent local developments,…
Stamford Mayor Martin Announces Orders Enforcing Social Distancing
STAMFORD, CT – Today in response to the growing concern for COVID-19 (commonly referred to as “the coronavirus”), Mayor David Martin announced two orders encouraging social distancing among Stamford residents: Private businesses must limit meeting room occupancy by half. This will further limit the number of individuals allowed in an enclosed space as previously determined…
CT DMV announces extension for renewal of credentials
WETHERSFIELD, CT – The Department of Motor Vehicles – acting on the recent Declaration signed by Governor Ned Lamont – now offers an extension period to Connecticut residents with expiring credentials. Eligible DMV credentials that expire between March 10, 2020 and June 8, 2020 are automatically covered by this extension. The extension is effective immediately.…
SilverSource Announces Updated Measures During Coronavirus Outbreak
STAMFORD, CT (March 12, 2020) In response to the growing concerns over the spread of COVID19, SilverSource, the nonprofit agency that serves the greater Stamford senior community, has announced immediate updates to its programs and services to ensure the safety of its employees and clients. “In the interest of ensuring the continued health and safety…