Guide to making your own face mask
April 7, 2020As you may know, the CDC is now recommending that people wear cloth face masks based off of studies showing that wearing these masks can help reduce the spread of Coronavirus.
National Guard in fight against COVID-19
April 7, 2020The CT National Guard and members of the Governor's Foot & Horse Guard have been hard at work providing emergency support to the state since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, including their recent work at Stamford Hospital re-purposing the Wheeler Building on the Bennett Medical Center campus as an alternative care site.
Governor's Update - As of 4-4-20
April 5, 2020An additional 362 Connecticut residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 5,276. To date, more than 22,029 tests have been conducted in Connecticut among both state and private laboratories.
Governor's Order For Safe Stores/Governor's Update
April 4, 2020The Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) has issued simple guidance in both English and Spanish for stores and grocery stores regarding safety measures contained in Governor Lamont's Executive Order 7S.
Access Health Enrollment Extended
April 2, 2020As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to threaten public health, Access Health CT announced it has extended the NEW SPECIAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD for these exceptional circumstances through April 17, 2020 for qualified UNINSURED Connecticut residents. To see if you qualify call between 8AM – 5PM, Monday - Friday at 1- 855-365-2428; TTY: 1-855-789-2428. AccessHealthCT.com
FAQ: Housing/Utility & Nutrition Assistance - COVID Situmulus
April 2, 2020Last week, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, and it was signed into law by President Trump on Friday. To help Connecticut residents understand the details of the bill and how it can potentially provide assistance during the COVID-19 crisis, Senator Chris Murphy's office has compiled a list of frequently asked questions. Addressed below are questions relating to housing and issues related to utility and nutrition assistance.
Covid-19 Comprehensive Info-Guide
April 1, 2020It has been another jam-packed week of ever-changing information from our local, state, and federal partners as the COVID-19 health crisis continues to permeate almost every part of our daily lives. We know that it can be overwhelming, so please, first and foremost, focus on yourself and those within your care. As a good friend and colleague likes to remind us: “You must put the oxygen mask on yourself first. Otherwise, what good are you to anyone else?”
Norwalk Emergency Orders - COVID-19
March 30, 2020I wanted to share three critical emergency orders issued by Mayor Rilling starting tonight at 8:00pm. For more information, and local updates please click HERE.