HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that – in coordination with Secretary of the State Denise Merrill – he is ordering Connecticut’s 2020 presidential primary election to be rescheduled to Tuesday, August 11, 2020, due to the ongoing public health crisis caused by COVID-19. This is the second time the governor has rescheduled…
Month: April 2020
Rilling: Norwalk adds 31 new coronavirus cases; mayor will host virtual town hall on Monday
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: 925 new coronavirus cases in Connecticut reported; total now 16,809 with 1,946 in hospital; 1,036 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 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2020: Data updates on testing in Connecticut Since yesterday’s update, an additional 925 positive COVID-19 cases have been reported…
Cook Comfort Food Once, Enjoy It Twice
(Family Features) Cook once, eat twice. It’s a kitchen practice as simple as it sounds. Cook a base dish that can be enjoyed today and used for an entirely different meal tomorrow. For example, bake some fish for tonight’s dinner, and enjoy fish tacos for tomorrow’s lunch. With so many Americans preparing meals at home,…
Bridgeport Mayor Ganim Requires the Use of Face Masks or Other Facial Covers in the City of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim signed Executive Order No. 2 which requires everyone in the City of Bridgeport to wear protective facial masks while in public places such as parks, local establishments and essential businesses. Requiring all persons to wear face masks or any other type of protective face covering will help to prevent the…
Rilling: 19 new coronavirus cases in Norwalk in last 24 hours; 5 new deaths
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.…
Lamont: coronavirus cases in Connecticut now 15,884; 1,926 in hospital, 971 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 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2020: Data updates on testing in Connecticut Since yesterday’s update, an additional 1,129 positive COVID-19 cases have been reported…
Rilling: 68 new coronavirus cases in Norwalk bring city total to 841; 5 new dead (total now 41)
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 6:00 p.m.…
Lamont: 766 new coronavirus cases brings total in Connecticut to 14,755; 1,908 in hospital, 868 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 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2020: Data updates on testing in Connecticut Since yesterday’s update, an additional 766 positive COVID-19 cases have been reported…
Lamont submits supplementary request for enhanced federal support in response to pandemic
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has submitted a supplementary request with the support of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation to the President of the United States for enhanced federal financial support toward the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor is requesting that the federal government enhance its support…