Norwalk, CT – City officials are working closely with partners at the state and federal levels, as well as partners in Norwalk, to monitor and respond to COVID-19, the 2019 novel Coronavirus. Statewide updates can be found online at ct.gov/coronavirus. Mayor Rilling provided the following Norwalk-area specific updates regarding COVID-19 coronavirus as of 4:30 p.m.…
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Lamont: total coronavirus cases in Connecticut now 5,276; 165 dead
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 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2020: Data updates on testing in Connecticut Since yesterday’s update, an additional 362 Connecticut residents have tested positive for…
City of Norwalk: CDC Recommendations Regarding the Use of Cloth Face Coverings
Norwalk, CT – On Friday, April 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new recommendations on the use of cloth face masks and coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19. According to the CDC, cloth masks and other cloth face coverings can help reduce coronavirus transmission since the virus can spread…
Norwalk’s Maritime Garage Gallery Extends Call For Art for Next Exhibit
Norwalk, CT – The City of Norwalk Parking Authority’s Maritime Garage Gallery has extended its call for art for its next exhibit, entitled “DeFACEment: Through Artistic Eyes ”. The new deadline for submissions is April 30, 2020. The exhibit, which was to open on April 30 has been postponed and is expected to open mid-2020, at…
Bridgeport City Council Joins Mayor Ganim to Provide Face Masks For Bridgeport Residents
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim, with City Council Members, in a coordinated effort with Superintendent Testani offer free face masks to parents and children at emergency food service sites throughout the city. The distribution of masks is an extra precautionary measure to protect residents and children of Bridgeport against the spread of coronavirus. In the last…
Human Services Council Celebrates April as Child Abuse Prevention Month Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Kari Pesavento (contributed photo/Human Services Council)Never before has Child Abuse Prevention Month had a more significant meaning than it does this year. In a time a great uncertainty, the Human Services Council is taking a moment to stop and observe the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and applaud the efforts of our…
Lamont urges volunteers from the general public to participate in Connecticut’s COVID-19 response efforts
HARTFORD, CT) – Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and a large number of state officials and nonprofit providers are urging Connecticut residents to consider taking on a volunteer role in their communities to help respond to the COVID-19 crisis. While the state already began a campaign seeking out volunteers who have health care experience, today the…
Connecticut United Ways COVID-19 Response Fund Begins to Disburse Funds
ROCKY HILL, CT – Connecticut United Ways COVID-19 Response Fund is beginning to disburse payments to those who are suffering the financial consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fund has raised approximately $450,000 for the first round of distributions to help Connecticut residents who have lost their jobs, lost hours at work, or may be…
Norwalk Mayor Rilling: 105 new coronavirus cases in city since yesterday; 2 more died
Norwalk, CT – City officials are working closely with partners at the state and federal levels, as well as partners in Norwalk, to monitor and respond to COVID-19, the 2019 novel Coronavirus. Statewide updates can be found online at ct.gov/coronavirus. Mayor Rilling provided the following Norwalk-area specific updates regarding COVID-19 coronavirus as of 5:00 p.m.…
City of Stamford updates on coronavirus situation 04/03/2020
The City of Stamford updated residents through it’s daily newsletter released every evening. First time reading our newsletter? You can subscribe by visiting https://www.stamfordct.gov/subscribe, fill out your email address and select “All City News & Announcements,” then click “Subscribe Me” at the bottom. This newsletter is also available on the City of Stamford’s website. This…