“Health department phone lines exploded and the public was surprised to have calls returned well into the night by Health Department staff and leadership.” – Caroline Baisley, Director, Greenwich Dept of Health Continue Reading →
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Camillo Announces Vaccine Mandate for Town Employees, Universal Mask Requirement
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These decisions were made in consultation with the First Selectman’s emergency management team which includes the Greenwich Health Department. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Caroline Baisley, COVID-19, Diane Kelly, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Health Dept
Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Greenwich
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The State of Connecticut Mosquito Management Program announced that mosquitoes trapped in Mianus River Park have tested positive for West Nile Virus. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Caroline Baisley, Connecticut Agriculture Experiment Station, Greenwich Dept of Health, Michael Long, West Nile Virus
Demand Anticipated in Greenwich for Covid Vaccine for Ages 12-15
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“If my children were of age 12-15, they would be getting the vaccine. I can answer that from being a mother, a registered nurse and health care administrator.” – Diane Kelly, President Greenwich Hospital Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Caroline Baisley, COVID-19, Diane Kelly, FDA, Fred Camillo, herd immunity, J&J
Greenwich Dept of Health Marks 350 Years, Honored with Proclamation
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The Greenwich Department of Health is celebrating its 350th year of dedicated service to the Town of Greenwich this year. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Caroline Baisley, COVID-19, Deb Travers, Greenwich Dept of Health, Stephanie Paulmeno, Tracy Schietinger
National Public Health Week: Building Bridges to Better Health – April 5-11, 2021
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National Public Health Week is celebrated annually during the first full week in April. In what year could this be more relevant than right now! Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Caroline Baisley, COVID-19, Greenwich Dept of Health, Stephanie Paulmeno
Greenwich Teens Eligible for Covid-19 Vaccine; Registering Via VAMS Requires Unique Email Address
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The Dept of Health recommends parents not use their own email to register their child for a vaccine because the VAMS system requires a unique email address. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, Caroline Baisley, CDC, COVID-19, Dept of Health, Greenwich Schoola, Moderna
Greenwich Health Director Gives Covid-19 Snapshot as Summer Winds Down
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“Now as opposed to the spring, where there were no restrictions, we’re seeing post-contacts are family members, though occasionally you get a boyfriend or girlfriend,” she said. “In the spring you saw a lot of non-family members.” – Caroline Baisley, Director Greenwich Health Dept Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Caroline Baisley, COVID-19, Greenwich Health Dept
Masks Mandated for Greenwich Supermarket Workers, “Anyone Handling Food”
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“It’s not just for grocery store workers, but anyone handling food. We’re requiring them to do it, effective immediately.” – Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Caroline Baisley, COVID-19, Dept of Health, face masks, food service, supermarkets
Distemper Found in Raccoons, Health Dept Closes Greenwich Point to Dogs
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Test results that revealed Distemper within the raccoon population at Greenwich Point. Continue Reading →