Naugatuck Valley Health District: 2 more COVID-19 associated deaths

Good evening,

Attached please find the latest update from Naugatuck Valley Health District.

You will notice that we have temporarily removed the negative lab report column from Table 1. as we are trying to catch up with the negative reports in our system. 

NVHD is not receiving the negative reports directly from our health care partners any more and we suspect that is due to the fact they are entering them into an online portal instead. The CT electronic disease surveillance system does not easily identify negative lab reports so identifying them is a bit time consuming. 
For example, many are labeled as “suspect” so we have to go in and verify each profile and lab report that they are actually negatives and not pending further results.

We appreciate the patience of our residents and partners who receive our data reports and hope to have the negative test data updated by some point next week.

Thank you,

Jess

Jessica Stelmaszek, MPH

Director of Health

Naugatuck Valley Medical Reserve Corps Director

Region 5 Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator

Region 5 ESF #8 Co-Chair

Boys & Girls Club in Shelton offers more affordable rates for summer camp

SHELTON -Thanks to the generosity of our Valley community, the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley is now offering summer camp more affordable rates and longer hours at our Shelton location. 

Camp will be open from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for $185 a week, with a discounted sibling rate of $115.
Camp runs from June 22-Aug. 21. Space is still limited to 80 campers, and registration is first-come, first-served.
Our splash pad will be open every day (weather dependent) for all campers, as well as our air-conditioned facility. 
Activities include arts and crafts, outdoor time, indoor exercise, movies and educational activities. Each week will feature a special theme. 
Our camp is licensed by the State of Connecticut, and our staff are certified in first aid and CPR.
To register visit www.BGC-LNV.org.



This is a press release from the Boys and Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley.

Farmer's Market to open Friday in downtown Ansonia

"Tomorrow is the day! The downtown Farmer's Market opens at 10 a.m through 1 p.m. Come on down for some fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers from Gazy Brothers Farm, along with great homemade mozzarella, fresh breads, and pesto from Beldotti Bakery. 
"Please remember to wear your masks."

*Information shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

TEAM, Inc. seeks volunteers to distribute food at Valley pantries

Attention all volunteers: We need your help

COVID-19 is not over yet!! There are still many people who are out of work and need access to food pantries.

One of the community food pantries is in need of 2-3 volunteers to distribute food to families on Monday & Friday from 10 AM -12 PM.

If you are interested in volunteering please click on the link below OR call Lisa Savoid, 203-736-5420 Ext. 1221.
Email: Lsavoid@teaminc.org

We will get through this together!

*Shared from TEAM, Inc.'s Facebook page.

Klarides-Ditria offers update on state's reopening rules

Dear Friend, With the state beginning Phase 2 of Connecticut's reopening, I wanted to give you a quick update. Businesses who are part of today's [Wednesday's] Phase 2 reopening: Amusement parks Hotels/Lodging Restaurants (indoor dining) Museums, zoos, and aquariums Indoor recreation (bowling, movie theaters, etc.) Libraries Outdoor events Personal services (nail salons, tattoo parlors, etc.) Sports and fitness facilities (gyms, fitness centers, pools, etc.) Businesses in all of the above categories have been asked to self-certify with the state.  To see a list of businesses who have completed the process, you can go to this link. Any business on the list above who would like to reopen should go to this link to complete the self-certification process. Currently, the state is scheduled to begin the Phase 3 reopening in mid-July and additional information on this will be coming soon. To learn more about rules for reopening by sector, you can visit this link. Remember, the state maintains a web portal dedicated to providing up-to-date information about the state's response to the outbreak. If you have questions or concerns on any of these issues or any other regarding state government, please contact me at Nicole.Klarides-Ditria@housegop.ct.gov or call 860-240-8700.  Sincerely,

This is a press release from Klarides-Ditria's office.

Naugatuck Valley Health District: No COVID-19 associated cases, deaths to report

Good afternoon,

Naugatuck Valley Health District has 0 new cases and 0 deaths to report today!

While this is a very encouraging benchmark, I ask your assistance in still promoting compliance with social distancing and wearing masks/face coverings in public and also practicing good hygiene like proper hand washing. 

Especially with Phase 2 Reopening of businesses today, we do not want to lose sight of the importance of practicing precautions as they are necessary to continue to move forward and not set the Valley backwards.

Thank you & have a good evening,

Jess

Jessica Stelmaszek, MPH

Director of Health

Naugatuck Valley Medical Reserve Corps Director

Region 5 Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator

Region 5 ESF #8 Co-Chair

Rochelle offers update on state's Phase 2 reopening regulations

*Sharing info from a message today from state Rep. Kara Rochelle:

Updated guidance on indoor and outdoor gatherings has been released. The plan is as follows:

• Effective today, June 17:
  • Indoor private gatherings - 25 people
  • Outdoor gatherings - 100 people
  • Outdoor event venues (amphitheaters, race tracks) - 25% of fire capacity and distancing
• Effective July 3:
  • Indoor private gatherings - 25 people
  • Outdoor private gatherings - 100 people, one time exception for graduations at 150 people
  • Outdoor organized gatherings (fireworks, concerts in municipal parks) - 15 feet of space blanket to blanket, cap of 500 people; event organizer responsible for compliance
  • Outdoor event venues - 25% of fire capacity and distancing
• Effective mid-July (date to be determined)
  • Indoor private gatherings – 50 people
  • Outdoor private gatherings (including graduations) – 250 people
  • Outdoor organized gatherings (e.g. fireworks, concerts in municipal parks) – 15 feet of space blanket to blanket, no cap; event organizer responsible for compliance with guidance
  • Outdoor event venues – 50% of fire capacity and distancing

To read Tuesday's full update, click here. 

For all of the emergency orders issued by the Governor and state agencies, click here. Watch the daily news briefings here, and read the press releases here.
For the most up-to-date information from the State of Connecticut on COVID-19, including an FAQ and other guidance and resources, residents are encouraged to visit ct.gov/coronavirus

DMV deadlines have been extended by 180-days from their original expiration dates. 

Eligible DMV credentials that expire between March 10, 2020 and June 30, 2020 will automatically be extended.
For more information, visit https://CTDMV.info.

Over 45 banks and credit unions have agreed to extend their voluntary participation in the Connecticut Mortgage Relief Program, which provides relief to consumers facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will now run through July 30, 2020. It was set to expire May 31, 2020.

This program provides the following forms of assistance:

•  90-day grace period for all mortgage payments
• Relief from fees and charges
• No new foreclosures for 60 days (through July 30, 2020)
• No credit score changes for accessing relief.

For more information and a list of participating financial institutions, click here.