January 21st Newsletter

At Home Covid Tests
January 24, 2022
We are constantly working to provide updates and important news as it develops over social media and by email. This is a recap of some of this week’s highlights.

For more information about the state's response efforts visit ct.gov/coronavirus. To receive text message notifications, sign up for CTAlert, the state’s emergency alert system. To subscribe, text "COVIDCT" to 888-777.
 

Request a Free At-Home COVID-19 Testing Kit
The Federal Government launched a website for Americans wanting to request a free at-home COVID-19 testing kit. You can request your free COVID-19 testing kit at COVIDTests.gov.

Up to four at-home tests per residential address may be requested. Tests are expected to ship within 7- 12 days of ordering through the United States Postal Service (USPS).
 

N95 Mask Distribution Events

West Hartford has announced plans for two public distributions of N95 masks for town residents.

The first will be Saturday, January 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the second will take place on Tuesday, January 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 100 Mayflower Street. Each vehicle will receive ten masks.

CLICK HERE for additional information on these distribution events. 
 

Discussion on Community Gun Violence Prevention
Join my fellow Avon representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw and me next Wednesday as we (along with a special guest) talk about solutions to community gun violence.