Friday, February 5, 2021
Klarides-Ditria: Vaccine scheduling assist line expands
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The Department of Public Health and the United Way of Connecticut have announced plans to expand availability and access to vaccine scheduling through the state’s Vaccine Appointment Assist Line.
Beginning Monday, February 8, 2021, 125 trained contact specialists will be available to take phone calls to schedule vaccine appointments from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days per week.
Contact specialists will have the capability of booking up to 10,000 appointments at 12 locations across the state. This added capacity will be very important as Connecticut begins to receive larger supplies of vaccination doses on a weekly basis and prepares to expand Phase 1b eligibility to individuals between the ages of 65-74 in the coming weeks.
Key points on the expansion of the Vaccine Appointment Assist Line:
- Scheduling available seven days per week
- Scheduling occurs between 8a.m.- 8 p.m. each day
- Minimal wait times
- Appointments being booked at 12 locations across the state
- Up to 10,000 appointments per week
- 125 contact specialists trained and answering appointment calls
The phone number to call for vaccination scheduling is: 877-918-2224.
As Connecticut’s vaccination program continues, it is important for all residents to schedule appointments according to the state’s priority vaccination program.
Currently, the state is focused on vaccinating those residents who are 75 years of age or older. It is expected the priority groups will expand during the month of February as more vaccine doses become available.
The best place to access information on vaccine priority scheduling is via ct.gov/covidvaccine.com.
The United Way reiterates that language assistance is available for those who need it and the hearing impaired can access the Vaccine Appointment Assist Line by dialing 7-1-1.
Sincerely,
This is a press release from state Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria, R-Seymour.
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TEAM reschedules food distribution at Nolan Field in Ansonia to Feb. 16
"TEAM is proud to partner with USDA Farmers to Families Food Box to benefit people who really need help during this difficult time.
"For those who are unable to make these hours [listed above], Walnut Hill Community Church, Derby, will have a limited number of boxes on Feb 18 from 5-30-6:30 p.m."
Shared from TEAM's Facebook page.
Derby Neck Library announces reopening at noon Monday
Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby will reopen for computer use and browsing beginning at noon Monday, Feb. 8.
Ansonia High School DECA Club thanked for donation to Little Free Pantry on Church
Shared from the Ansonia Public Schools' Facebook page.
Derby Public Library accepting essays for annual scholarship prize
DERBY - The Derby Public Library is now accepting submissions for its annual scholarship prize of $500.
It is open to all high school seniors living in Derby who are planning to further their education, regardless of where they go to school.
The Library Board of Directors will choose the winner based on an essay explaining the role of libraries in their life.
The award will be presented by the Library Board of Directors at its April meeting.
In addition to the monetary prize, the winner’s name will be added to the Scholarship Prize Plaque located in the Young Adult Department.
High school seniors may submit their entry directly to Nicole Cignoli, Library Director, ncignoli@biblio.org now through April 1.
This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.
Seymour Public Library to host Food Explorers' baking event via Zoom
Seymour Public Library invites the community to join Katie, registered dietitian from Food Explorers, at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 16 to make Chocolate Cheesecake Stuffed Egg Rolls!
"Egg roll wrappers are refrigerated, and can often be found in the specialty foods refrigerator in the produce section. We will be baking these Egg Rolls instead of frying them!
"You’ll need the following ingredients: egg roll wrappers, cocoa powder, cream cheese, sugar, milk and optional flavorings like: chocolate chips, vanilla, cocoa powder, sprinkles, fruit jam, cinnamon, etc."
This program is limited to 12 families; registration is required. Please follow the link to register for the program.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/.../tZwrc-itqz8sGtY...
This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.
"Egg roll wrappers are refrigerated, and can often be found in the specialty foods refrigerator in the produce section. We will be baking these Egg Rolls instead of frying them!
"You’ll need the following ingredients: egg roll wrappers, cocoa powder, cream cheese, sugar, milk and optional flavorings like: chocolate chips, vanilla, cocoa powder, sprinkles, fruit jam, cinnamon, etc."
This program is limited to 12 families; registration is required. Please follow the link to register for the program.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/.../tZwrc-itqz8sGtY...
This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.
