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…
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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,…
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.…
Mystic Seaport Museum to Close Temporarily Starting March 13
Mystic, CT – Mystic Seaport Museum announced today it is temporarily closing to the public beginning tomorrow, March 13, to support the State of Connecticut’s efforts to stem the outbreak of COVID-19. All programs, classes, and events during that period are also cancelled. The Museum anticipates reopening March 30, subject to further evaluation of the…
CT AG seeks emergency moratorium on utility shut-offs
Hartford, CT) – In a formal petition today with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, Attorney General William Tong sought an emergency moratorium on electric, natural gas, and water utility shut-offs in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The petition seeks to cease all utility service terminations for a 30 day period subject to renewal to ensure…
CT Governor updates on CT’s coronavirus response efforts
The Connecticut DPH State Laboratory has confirmed three additional individuals have tested positive. In total, 95 individuals have been tested at the State Laboratory: 6 positive and 89 negative. Governor Lamont is signing an executive order that takes several actions: Prohibits all events in the state with over 250 people; Modifies the state law…
CT governor updates on CT’s coronavirus preparedness and response efforts
KEY POINTS: The Connecticut DPH State Laboratory has confirmed a third Connecticut resident has tested positive. The patient is an elderly gentleman who lives in a private residence in New Canaan and is hospitalized at Norwalk Hospital. So far, a total of 74 individuals have been tested at the State Laboratory: 74 negative and…