KEY POINTS: Since yesterday, an additional 88 Connecticut residents have tested positive, bringing the statewide total to 415. More than 4,500 tests have been conducted among the state and private labs to date. Approximately 54 people are hospitalized and there have been 10 deaths. Governor Lamont signed his twelfth executive order pursuant to his emergency…
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Lamont: 104 new coronavirus cases in CT bringing total to 327; 51 in hospital, 8 dead
KEY POINTS: Since yesterday, an additional 104 Connecticut residents have tested positive, bringing the statewide total to 327. More than 3,600 tests have been conducted among the state and private labs to date. Approximately 51 people are hospitalized and there have been 8 deaths. Governor Lamont is currently working on another executive order – his…
City of Stamford updates on coronavirus situation
The City of Stamford updated residents through it’s daily newsletter released every evening. This newsletter is compiled into five sections. Major: Developments impacting all sectors Community: Developments impacting Stamford residents. Business: Developments impacting Stamford businesses and business owners. Services: Developments and closures impacting services provided to Stamford residents including: City services, utility services, nonprofit services,…
Getting groceries in the middle of an outbreak
Notes and observation from a simple shopping trip made in a different world It was like a ritual of sorts. Getting ready to head out into the thick cloud full of an invisible killer. This would be the first time, since the epidemic started hitting our region, that anyone from our family would venture much…
Lamont: Total cases in CT now 194, stops on all non-essential in-person functions starting 8 p.m. on Monday
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 Aquarium offering free online resources for fun & learning
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 Opens Cummings Park COVID-19 Testing Site
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 Announces Closure of All Body Care Facilities in Stamford
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…
CT gov: first coronavirus-related death in state reported; malls closed
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…
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…