Trans Awareness Week & More

November 17, 2022

Please find below a few updates including latest Covid stats and  other items that I thought you would find helpful.
COVID-19 UPDATE

As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), following is an update as of 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November  15, 2022:

Data updates on testing in Connecticut

The following is a summary of newly reported data on COVID-19 in Connecticut from the past 7 days.
To read the full daily data report, visit data.ct.gov/coronavirus and click the button labeled, “Daily Data Report.” That website also contains several other data reports, including on the topics of vaccinations, schools, nursing homes, child care, congregate settings, and economic impact.
 

Trans Awareness Week
 

Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Firefighters have a 9% higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer and a 14% higher risk of dying from cancer than the general U.S. population. This #LungCancerAwarenessMonth, help me share these resources for Connecticut firefighters and their families: https://bit.ly/3UU1HPk
 

Alzheimer's Awareness Month (CT Stats)
 
Right now, there are 80,000 people living with Alzheimer's disease in Connecticut and twice as many caregivers, many unpaid family members and friends. Not only is November Alzheimer's Awareness Month, it is also National Family Caregivers Month. Below are resources for those struggling with or supporting a loved on with Alzheimer's.

Connecticut Statewide Respite Care Program: https://bit.ly/3tAm6x7
The Alzheimer’s Association, Connecticut Chapter: www.alz.org/ct