Person at risk for Ebola prompts protocols at Griffin Hospital in Derby

DERBY - A person who recently returned from Liberia and considered at risk for Ebola prompted protocols to be taken Saturday at Griffin Hospital.

Check out the Valley Independent Sentinel story here. 

Griffin Hospital in Derby slates forum on Ebola

DERBY - To help the community understand the Ebola virus outbreak, Griffin Hospital will host a free community forum on Ebola in the hospital’s Meditation and Learning Center, 130 Division St.

Hosted by Griffin Hospital’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Frederick Browne and the hospital’s Infectious Diseases Chief Dr. Howard L. Quentzel, this free program will explain the disease, including how it can be transmitted and its symptoms, as well as how Griffin is prepared to care for individuals who may contract the virus.

The 2014 Ebola epidemic is the largest in history, affecting multiple countries in West Africa. 

Two imported cases, including one death, and two locally acquired cases in healthcare workers have been reported in the United States to date.

The Centers for Disease Control and healthcare facilities across the country have been taking precautions to prevent further spread of Ebola in the United States.

To reserve a spot for this event, call 203-732-1511.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Ansonia officials to discuss Ebola precautions, protocols today

ANSONIA - Mayor David S. Cassetti and Emergency Management Director and Police Chief Kevin Hale will convene a meeting of the Public Safety Committee at 11 a.m. today to discuss necessary precautions and protocol regarding the Ebola virus in the Ansonia Emergency Operations Center.

Cassetti said in a release Sunday: “Chief Hale and I have asked all members of the Public Safety Committee, including Public Works, Fire, Police, Emergency Management, Education, etc., to meet to discuss the steps needed to be taken to ensure that Ansonia is prepared to respond should the need arise and to know that our city officials are coordinating and communicating. 

"The safety and well-being of all Ansonia residents is our highest priority.” 


This is a press release from the mayor's office.