Norwalk, CT – Beginning Monday, March 16, 2020, Norwalk City Hall will operate with limited staff and scaled-back services amidst the growing COVID-19 novel coronavirus outbreak. Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling made the decision today, Thursday, March 12, 2020, in order to protect the health and safety of the public and City staff, while maintaining core…
Category: Health
Wilton Library’s drive thru window keeps people rolling
Wilton , CT – Given the Town of Wilton’s current health advisories, Wilton Library will remain closed through Sunday, March 15. During this time, library custodial staff will perform systematic deep cleaning of all surfaces using CDC recommended guidelines. These cleaning procedures will be maintained for the foreseeable future. Beginning Monday, March 16, although the…
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…
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…
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum cancels some March and April events
The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Norwalk announced that it is cancelling a few events in March and April due to coronavirus concerns. In an email to the press, LMMM Executive Director Susan Gilgore stressed that the museum’s “first concern is for the safety of its visitors, patrons, volunteers, staff, and the entire community”. She said…
Bridgeport Mayor Ganim announces all city senior centers to close
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim announced today that all city Senior Centers will close until further notice out of an abundance of caution to prevent seniors and our older population from contracting and suffering severe effects of the Coronavirus. After careful assessment of the present situation regarding COVID-19, effective tomorrow, Thursday, March 12, 2020, all…
CT AG Tong releases guidance on price gouging enforcement
Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong today released the following statement and guidance on price gouging enforcement after Gov. Ned Lamont declared civil preparedness and public health emergencies in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. “I’m hearing reports from Connecticut and around the country of outrageous price hikes on basic supplies like hand sanitizer and…
CT governor provides update on coronavirus preparedness and response efforts
HARTFORD, CT) – As the State of Connecticut continues to ramp up its preparedness and response efforts amid the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates to the residents of Connecticut as of 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2020: Data updates from the Connecticut Department of Public Health…