Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Naugatuck Valley Health District: Director issues update, reports 1 COVID-19 case


Jessica Stelmaszek, MPH, Director of Health, issued an update that includes these highlights:

  • There was +1 new case reported in the district today
  • CT updated its travel advisory to include 31 states
  • Reopen guidance for indoor and outdoor events was updated 7/21 
For more information, visit the health district's Facebook page.

'Turnback Tuesday' highlights Minerva Street in downtown Derby


Turnback Tuesday is showing an image of Minerva Street in Derby. 
This picture was taken standing by the Derby Green while looking north. The house on the right is still there today. 
If you look closely, you will notice hitching posts lining the street as well as shutters on many of the windows. 
Minerva was the name of one of Sheldon Smith's daughters. Smith was a co-founder of Birmingham.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting history each week!

Derby Public Library posts this week's scavenger hunt

"It's Tuesday so that means it's time for the 1st half of the [Derby Public] Library's semi-weekly "Scavenger Hunt," part of our Digital DIY series. It's a fun activity the whole family can enjoy. So give today's challenge a try. 
"It's a great way to use those detective skills while being home together."

*Shared from the Library's Facebook page.


State public health lab discovers 90 false-positive COVID-19 test results


Note: This information was referenced in a previous post taken from a press release from the Naugatuck Valley Health District.