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“The community has been so supportive of our staff throughout this crisis. On a daily basis we are getting food through charitable donations, residents and restaurants to take the burden off trying to eat, for staff.” – Norman Roth, CEO, Greenwich Hospital Continue Reading →
The CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, including grocery stores and pharmacies. Continue Reading →
The special red lighting honoring the state’s health care workers will continue as long as the COVID-19 pandemic remains at significant levels. Continue Reading →
“I’ll probably dip into our second stage tonight. But I’ve only used 12 of our 84 beds at our facilities here in town. We definitely have capacity. It’s something we’re managing without a problem.” – Diane Kelly, COO Greenwich Hospital Continue Reading →
“Now I’m wearing a mask, changing gloves after each customer and handing out sanitizer wipes for handles. There is a maximum of five people allowed in the store at a time, though that’s not been an issue because service quick.” – Kevin Allmashy, Executive Corner Deli & Catering Continue Reading →
Greenwich author Vince Briceland and Greenwich Historical Society seek to document individual experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. Materials, photos and stories are being collected to chronicle this extraordinary time in history. Continue Reading →
In addition, State Senator Alex Kasser recommended limiting trips to the store to just once or twice a week, wearing gloves and covering eyes/nose/mouth to limit exposure to virus molecules. Also, sanitizing all surfaces touched either by gloves or shopping bags, including car door handles, steering wheels, and kitchen counters. Continue Reading →
“Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories and social media.” – Lori Contadino, MS, Director, Greenwich Commission on Aging Continue Reading →
Hayley Schmidt and her friend Kate Rubich, both juniors at Greenwich High School, have partnered with Zoomers to Boomers to deliver groceries to anyone who feels safer sheltering at home. Continue Reading →
“No matter how tough life can get, there’s always good in the world.” Continue Reading →