Category: Coronavirus

Governor Lamont tests positive for COVID-19

Governor Lamont has tested positive for COVID-19 this morning, according to a statement, released by Max Reiss, director of communications for the governor. He is not experiencing any symptoms and is currently isolating at home for the next five days, per CDC guidelines. The positive result came after his regularly-scheduled rapid self-test and was confirmed…

Mayor Rilling to Lift Mask Mandate in Norwalk tonight

Norwalk, CT – Mayor Rilling has announced Norwalk will lift the city-wide mask mandate Thursday, February 24th at 11:59 PM. This comes after a sustained decline in COVID19 case rates in Norwalk and the surrounding communities, as well as increased vaccination rates among residents. “After reviewing the latest data and meeting with our local health…

Governor Lamont announces state distribution of 670,000 COVID-19 rapid self-tests for K-12 schools and early childcare providers

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont announced on Tuesday that the State of Connecticut distributed on that same day an allocation of 670,000 COVID-19 rapid self-tests to public and private K-12 schools and early childcare providers statewide. The governor explained that this allocation is the first phase of his administration’s distribution of self-tests for schools…

Limited Supply of Free Rapid At-Home COVID-19 Tests Available for Norwalk Residents Tuesday Evening at Calf Pasture Beach

Norwalk, CT – On Tuesday, January 4, 2022, the city of Norwalk will be distributing free rapid at-home COVID-19 tests to residents at Calf Pasture Beach beginning at 6 p.m. The drive-thru distribution event is first come, first serve, and runs until 9 p.m., but may end sooner if supplies run out. Proof of Norwalk…

Governor Lamont directs CT’s earned income tax credit for 2020 to be retroactively enhanced to 41.5% using coronavirus relief funds

Nearly 200,000 Low-to-Moderate Income Working Individuals and Families Will Receive Significant Boost in State Income Tax Credits HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services to retroactively enhance the 2020 Connecticut Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) from 23% of the federal credit to 41.5%. The…

Face Coverings Required in Norwalk Regardless of Vaccination Status starting at 5 p.m.

Mayor Rilling re-issues mask mandate as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Norwalk Norwalk, CT – Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling announced that effective at 5 p.m. today, December 23, the city of Norwalk requires indoor face coverings for all people, regardless of their vaccination status. The Mayor’s executive order covers all public places and establishments…

Norwalk Health Department Encourages Eligible Individuals to Get a COVID-19 Booster, Announces Upcoming Booster Clinic

NORWALK, CT – On November 22, 2021, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) strengthened their COVID-19 booster guidance, recommending that everyone 18 years of age and older receive a COVID-19 booster shot. Under the updated booster guidance, anyone age 18 and older should get a booster shot 6 months after their second…

Governor Lamont provides update on executive branch state employee compliance with COVID-19 vaccine and test requirement

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today released updated data regarding compliance with his order requiring executive branch state employees to either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive weekly testing for the virus. Overall compliance remains high with 95% of executive branch state employees either fully vaccinated or current in their weekly testing. The overall…

Norwalk Mask Mandate Rescinded Effective Immediately

Norwalk, CT – Today, November 4, 2021, Norwalk Mayor Harry W. Rilling, in close consultation with the Norwalk Health Department, announced that due to improved COVID-19 metrics and ongoing vaccination efforts, the City of Norwalk’s public indoor mask mandate will be lifted effective immediately. The indoor mask mandate was implemented for all people regardless of…