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Governor Lamont Announces State Distribution of 670,000 COVID-19 Rapid Self-Tests for K-12 Schools and Early Childcare Providers

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced that the State of Connecticut today distributed an allocation of 670,000 COVID-19 rapid self-tests to public and private K-12 schools and early childcare providers statewide. The governor explained that this allocation is the first phase of his administration’s distribution of self-tests for schools and early childcare providers, and …

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COVID-19 Cases Continue To Rise Once Again in Connecticut

COVID-19 infections are spiking once again as the weather starts to get colder in Eastern Connecticut. The daily infection rate which has been remaining between 5%-6% as of late has soared with December 7th’s report, getting to a very high 8.33%. The Connecticut Department of Public Health today announced that the second cased of the …

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Uncas Health District rescheduling COVID Vaccination Clinic

The Uncas Health District COVID Vaccination Clinic being held at the Rose City Senior Center in Norwich, CT on Friday, February 19, 2021 is being re-scheduled to Saturday, February 20, 2021 due to anticipated weather conditions. The time of the clinic will remain 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM and all Friday appointments will be honored …

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Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Residents Over 65 Can Register for COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Starting Thursday, February 11

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Connecticut residents over the age of 65 will be eligible to schedule COVID-19 vaccination appointments starting on Thursday, February 11, 2021, as the state rolls into the next part of phase 1b of its vaccination program. Vaccinations for individuals over the age of 75 and those …

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Weekly Well Being Resources Courtesy of Griswold Pride

Weekly Wellbeing Resources Week of February 8th    Career Wellbeing Work-Life Balance is a Cycle, Not an Achievement – Research has definitively shown that overwork isn’t good for employees or their companies — and yet, in practice, it can be hard to overcome unhealthy work habits and reach a more sustainable work-life balance. This article by the …

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Governor Lamont Extends Connecticut’s State of Emergency for the COVID-19 Pandemic To April 20

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed a declaration extending Connecticut’s state of emergency in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to April 20, 2021. The extension applies to both the civil preparedness emergency and the public health emergency. The governor originally declared the emergencies on March 10, 2020, explaining that they were needed …

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What Is Your Town’s Covid-19 Infection Rate

Here are the local infection rates for Eastern Connecticut as 1/19/21.  These numbers have been calculated from information taken from ct.gov/coronavirus.  The numbers are from the beginning of the pandemic to today. Griswold 4.79% Plainfield 6.22% Lisbon 4.78% Voluntown 5.20% Sterling 5.70% Norwich 6.07% New London 2.87 Killingly 5.80% Putnam 6.28% Ledyard 4.10% Canterbury 5.58% …

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Governor Lamont Announces Tiered Approach To Phase 1b Vaccine Appointments

(HARTFORD, CT) – With nearly 1.4 million individuals included in Phase 1b of Connecticut’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout and the state anticipating to receive about 45,000 doses of vaccine per week from the federal government, Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing the Connecticut Department of Public Health to proceed through the remaining groups …

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New Haven Man Arrested for Violating Executive Order Regarding Face Covering

On Friday, January 15, 2021 at approximately 2:57 p.m., Troopers out of Troop I-Bethany were dispatched to the New Haven Superior Courthouse located at 121 Elm Street, New Haven, CT. for a complaint of a disturbance. Troopers received reports  that 36 year old Pedro Borrero of New Haven entered the lobby and was not wearing …

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CIAC Approves Winter Sports Plan for Connecticut High Schools

CHESHIRE, Conn –  At Thursday morning’s meeting of the CIAC Board of Control, members reviewed and approved the CIAC Winter Sports Plan. The complete plan can be viewed at  https://casci.ac/6390. The first practice date for winter sports has been set for no sooner than Tuesday, January 19. Games may begin on or after Monday, February …

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High School Sports to Start January 19th, But Not for Griswold

Superintendent Sean McKenna sent out a communication today to parents stating that there will be another week of distance learning for the week of January 19, 2021. At the beginning of 2021, students returned after the holiday break to the hybrid model on January 4th.  Just 2 a couple of days into the hybrid model, …

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This Week the CIAC Will Announce the Fate of Winter High School Sports In Connecticut

Winter sports is still up in the air for High Schools and private clubs since COVID-19 levels continue to spike. There are many rumors out there staking a claim as to what is or is going to happen with winter sports. Since the beginning of COVID-19 a little over 10 months ago, the State of …

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Not Sure Where You Can Get a COVID-19 Test? Look Here!

Not sure on where you can obtain a COVID-19 test?  Here are some locations that offer Free Testing   COVID TESTING: UNCAS HEALTH: WHERE CAN I GET TESTED? Visit https://uncashd.org/covid-19-testing-in-ct/ for testing sites and locations. 9am – 11am Testing Monday-Friday at The Edward & Mary Lord Family Health Center, 47 Town Street, Norwich (UCFS) Monday – Friday: No appointment necessary. (860) …

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Griswold School Campus to Move All Schools to Distance Learning Starting Monday

Following up on a story that broke on Thursday where Griswold Public Schools announced that the High School would be reverting back to all distance learning as of Friday, January 8, now the entire campus will be moving to full distance learning immediately. A letter went out to parents on Thursday also stating there was …

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Connecticut Closing In On 6,000 Covid Related Deaths

Stats were released on Wednesday relating to Covid-19 in Connecticut and Connecticut is closing in on a rather grim number.  Almost 6,000 residents (5964) of the state have lost their lives will illness related to Covid-19 with another 40 residents being listed in today’s reporting.  However, the number of hospitalizations decreased by 59. Another 18,548 …

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Griswold One of the Lowest Infection Rates Currently In Eastern Connecticut

With infection percentages still rising, Griswold has the lowest percentage of infections (positive test results / total amount of tests) in Eastern Connecticut within the 45th district, although the slimmest of margins.  Voluntown is just one hundredth of a percentage rate higher.  Currently, the Town of Windham has the highest infection rate. Below are the …

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Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Vaccine Distribution Plan To Begin

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Group’s Science Subcommittee has submitted recommendations to him that the state’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan start at the earliest opportunity. The recommendation comes after the subcommittee reviewed all available scientific and trial data from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the FDA’s Vaccine …

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Griswold Moves Back to Full Distance Learning on 12/14

There are no school buses on the roads again. Starting Monday December 14, Griswold Public Schools is once again moving to full distance learning since 2 members of the school community have tested positive for COVID-19 and they are monitoring test results that have yet to come back, so there may be more positive test …

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State of Connecticut COVID-19 Stats Released 12/11/20

Here are the latest COVID-19 released by the State of Connecticut on 12/11/20 Connecticut COVID-19 Summary Summary for the most recent day of reporting. Includes confirmed plus probable cases; probable cases include persons with positive antigen results Measure Total ChangeDirection Change COVID-19 Cases (confirmed and probable) 146,761 + 3,782 COVID-19 Tests Reported (molecular and antigen) …

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After Thanksgiving Connecticut Covid-19 Update

The latest numbers were released on Friday regarding infections of the coronavirus in Connecticut. Connecticut COVID-19 Summary Summary for the most recent day of reporting. Includes confirmed plus probable cases; probable cases include persons with positive antigen results Measure Total ChangeDirection Change COVID-19 Cases (confirmed and probable) 112,581 + 3,429 COVID-19 Tests Reported (molecular and …

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Griswold Public Schools Extend Distance Learning Past November 16th

In a letter sent to Griswold Public Schools Parents from Superintendent Sean McKenna today, it was announced that they current distance learning model will be extended to November 19, 2020.  The current plan was to return kids back to a hybrid model on November 16, 2020, this coming Monday. McKenna states that because of their …

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Governor Lamont Announces Reopening of Residential Renters Assistance Program Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Housing Commissioner Seila Mosquera-Bruno today announced that the State of Connecticut is opening a second round of funding under the Temporary Rental Housing Assistance Program (TRHAP) to applicants seeking assistance with residential rent payments delayed by financial stress related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In this round, …

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