Month: March 2020

Norwalk Mayor: 31 new cases in Norwalk; total now 302; 5 dead

Norwalk, CT – City officials are working closely with partners at the state and federal levels, as well as partners in Norwalk, to monitor and respond to COVID-19, the 2019 novel Coronavirus. Statewide updates can be found online at ct.gov/coronavirus. Mayor Rilling provided the following Norwalk-area specific updates regarding COVID-19 coronavirus as of 5:00 p.m.…

City of Stamford updates on coronavirus situation 03/31/2020

The City of Stamford updated residents through it’s daily newsletter released every evening. The content of this newsletter is compiled by the City of Stamford and relies on information provided by health professionals, City staff, state elected officials, local organizations, and members of the community. If you have information for this newsletter — or believe…

Lamont: 557 new cases in Connecticut; total up to 3,128; 608 in hospital; 69 dead

HARTFORD, CT) – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2020: Data updates on testing in Connecticut Since yesterday’s update, an additional 557 Connecticut residents have tested positive for…

City of Stamford updates on coronavirus situation 03/30/2020

The City of Stamford updated residents through it’s daily newsletter released every evening. The content of this newsletter is compiled by the City of Stamford and relies on information provided by health professionals, City staff, state elected officials, local organizations, and members of the community. If you have information for this newsletter — or believe…

Rilling: Norwalk sees 45 new coronavirus cases; total now 271

Norwalk, CT – City officials are working closely with partners at the state and federal levels, as well as partners in Norwalk, to monitor and respond to COVID-19, the 2019 novel Coronavirus. Statewide updates can be found online at ct.gov/coronavirus. Mayor Rilling provided the following Norwalk-area specific updates regarding COVID-19 coronavirus as of 5:00 p.m.…

Lamont reports: 578 more Connecticut residents positive with coronavirus; total now 2,571, 517 in hospitals, 36 dead

HARTFORD, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2020: Data updates on testing in Connecticut Since yesterday’s update, an additional 578 Connecticut residents have tested positive for…

UI, SCG and CNG Donate 6,900 Protective Masks To Yale-New Haven Health

ORANGE, CT – United Illuminating, Southern Connecticut Gas and Connecticut Natural Gas today announced they are donating approximately 6,900 protective masks to Yale New Haven Health, amid a shortage of protective gear for medical personnel fighting the coronavirus pandemic. The 3,700 surgical masks and 3,200 N95 respirators are being shipped today to a state receiving center.…

Wilton Library remains closed until further notice

Wilton, CT – In compliance with medical recommendations and Governor Lamont’s Executive Order 7H, Wilton Library will remain closed to the public until further notice. This regulation stipulates that nonprofits reduce in-person (on-site) workforce by 100%, which the library has done. The mandate also includes the library’s drive thru window. The library had previously stated…

Norwalk Mayor: 87 new coronavirus cases in city, total now 226, 5 dead

Norwalk, CT – City officials are working closely with partners at the state and federal levels, as well as partners in Norwalk, to monitor and respond to COVID-19, the 2019 novel Coronavirus. Statewide updates can be found online at ct.gov/coronavirus. Mayor Rilling provided the following Norwalk-area specific updates regarding COVID-19 coronavirus as of 5:30 p.m.…

The American Red Cross is helping five people after a fire Sunday in Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT, CT – The American Red Cross is helping two families – five adults– no children after a fire today on Stratford Avenue, Bridgeport. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the families’ immediate needs.Responders included: Ivette Ruiz and Frank Casella. The Red Cross is also providing comfort kits containing personal care items such as toothbrushes, deodorant,…