Seymour to distribute limited number of COVID test kits Tuesday

This is the text of Seymour First Selectwoman Annmarie Drugonis' COVID testing kit update today via Code Red:

"This morning we received a smaller than anticipated allotment of COVID testing kits from the State.

Given the extremely limited number of testing kits available, we are asking that only those currently experiencing symptoms come to the distribution event.

That drive-through event will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 4 from 5-7 p.m. at Seymour High School. Proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or addressed piece of mail, will be required to receive a test. Each vehicle will be given one box with two tests inside.

There is an even more limited supply of testing kits will be reserved for the medically vulnerable. If you are medically vulnerable, please reach out to my office at (203) 888-2511, extension 2.

There will not be enough testing kits for everyone. Both the event tomorrow and the testing kits reserved for the medically vulnerable will be distributed on a first-come-first-served basis. We understand that it is very difficult to find a test at the moment. We ask that you look out for your neighbors and consider those who are at elevated risk.

We appreciate your continue patience, understanding and partnership."

This is shared from the Office of the First Selectwoman's Facebook page.

Derby Neck Library readies crafting fun for children

DERBY - Check out what we're doing [at Derby Neck Library] for the Crafting Time for Littles Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. 

Call 203-734-1492 to reserve a supply pack!

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Seymour Public Library slates Spanish/English story time

 

Derby Neck Library to host story time fun via Zoom

DERBY - Derby Neck Library invites little ones to join Miss Krissy and Miss Sarah from 10:30-10:50 a.m. Monday for some fun finger plays, stories, and games aimed at early literacy, language development, and socialization! 

This Zoom meeting is targeted to ages Birth-5, but everyone is welcome! 

Sign up for our Youth Services mailing list to receive the Zoom link by clicking here: https://forms.gle/EUp2yRBLFNJVMnz17

Derby to distribute COVID-19 testing kits today at high school

Information shared from a Valley Independent Sentinel Facebook post this morning:

ATTN DERBY

ATTENTION:

We just received our COVID-19 testing kits from the state.

Due to the redistribution of the kits assigned by the State of CT, we only received 400 kits for public distribution.

Due to the limited number of kits, we are now asking that only people who are experiencing COVID symptoms or have had close contact with a positive COVID case come to receive a kit today.

We will be distributing the kits from 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. today, January 2, 2022 at Derby High School.

We will be limiting the kits to 2 kits per car. Proof of Derby residency is required to receive kits (photo ID or Utility bill).

Any questions please email:

dlenart@derbyct.gov

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Shelton to distribute at-home COVID test kits, masks today at high school

The following message is from the Shelton Office of Emergency Management:

"This morning the City of Shelton only received 2,500 COVID-19 at-home test kits from the State along with N95 masks.

Distribution of the kits and the masks will take place today, Sunday, January 2 at 1 p.m. at Shelton High School. You must be a Shelton resident and identification is required to receive a test and mask.

Entrance to the high school will only be from North Constitution Blvd. The high school Meadow St entrance will be closed to all vehicular traffic.

The purpose of this distribution is to provide test kits to be used this week to reduce the spread of the Omicron virus and to supplement existing testing. The primary focus is for residents who have a known exposure or are symptomatic and are unable to find another test."