Cristin McCarthy Vahey

By now you have likely heard that Fairfield has been placed on the state’s Red Alert list. Fairfield and 18 other towns are at red and 22 communities are now at orange.

At today’s press briefing, Governor Lamont shared the news that our state's case positivity rate continues to increase.

Last week the Legislature held a special session, our second since the regular session was adjourned due to COVID. Two of the bills we passed, that I was proud to support, are highlighted below.

I hope this finds you well as we continue to move forward in this time of COVID. I was in New Jersey for a family event yesterday and the sign on the highway said, “Wash Hands, Wear a Mask and Maintain Distance.”

As the COVID positivity rate remains above 1%, lets remember the steps we can take to stop the spread of the virus.

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, a day to hold all those impacted by suicide in our hearts. I am particularly thinking of the survivors of suicide here in our own community.

As summer winds down, students and teachers return to school and we all wonder what happens next with the Coronavirus, please join me in sticking with the tried and true public health solutions that have put us in such a strong position here in Connecticut.

Thursday, another storm tore through our state, leaving thousands in some communities without power and prompting the Governor to declare a State of Emergency.