KEY POINTS: Since yesterday’s update, an additional 35 Connecticut residents have tested positive, bringing the statewide total to 194. This includes the first case to be reported out of New London County. Governor Lamont today signed his ninth executive order pursuant to his emergency declaration, taking further actions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in…
Mystic, CT – While animal welfare and human health remain the top priorities for Mystic Aquarium, the iconic Connecticut attraction is keenly focused on developing fun, educational opportunities to engage families. Online resources are not only providing much-needed educational content for children learning from home but are connecting team members at Mystic to their community…
STAMFORD, CT – Mayor David Martin today announced a new COVID-19 drive-through testing site at Cummings Park in Stamford. This testing site is jointly operated by the City of Stamford’s Department of Health and local family practitioner Murphy Medical Associates. The Cummings Park testing site is operational effective immediately and will provide testing Monday…
Stamford Mayor David Martin announced all Stamford body care facilities will be closed effective Friday, March 20th. This includes businesses such as nail salons, beauty parlors, massage parlors, massage therapists, barbershops, hairdressers, cosmetologists, estheticians, and eyelash technicians. These closures are part of preventative measures implemented by the State of Connecticut and City of Stamford to…
KEY POINTS: Since yesterday, an additional 28 Connecticut residents tested positive, bringing the total positive cases reported in the state to 96. Governor Lamont today signed another executive order taking actions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, this one: Closes large indoor malls and places of amusement (but not parks and open space areas) effective…
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…
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…
Nuvance Health released a media advisory announcing that they are instituting a no visitor policy at any of their facilities until further notice. This is to “continuously ensure a healthy and safe environment for patients and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic”, according to the network. Additionally, Nuvance Health has established a COVID-19 Community Hotline where…
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 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, 2020: Data updates on testing in Connecticut Since yesterday’s update an additional six Connecticut residents have tested positive, including one more in…
Supermarket chain Stop & Shop announced on Friday that it is temporarily suspending store pickup services while reducing store hours in response to supply shortages and overwhelming demand due to the coronavirus epidemic. Beginning Monday, March 16, most Stop & Shop stores will operate from 7:30a.m. until 8:00p.m. to allow more time for their associates…