On Thursday morning the Governor took a regularly-scheduled COVID-19 rapid self-test and it showed a positive diagnosis, which was later confirmed with a second rapid self-test. Continue Reading →
Governor Lamont Tests Positive for Covid-19
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Greenwich Health Dept Director Shares Update for National Public Health Week
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“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 →
Filed under: Health, Caroline Baisley, COVID-19, Greenwich Dept of Health
Coping with Pandemic Losses: Recognizing & responding to signs of our own distress
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“Many have suffered from what is called secondary trauma, a reaction to the pain, suffering and loss of life around them even when they do not know the people involved. The Ukrainian tragedy that we are seeing daily is further compounding this enduring grief. During the pandemic, loss and grief reactions impacted front-line health and service providers, but also so many more who tended to be overlooked.” – Dr. Stephanie Paulmeno, Greenwich Dept of Health Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, 211, 811, 911, behavioral health, COVID-19, Dr.Stephanie Paulmeno, Greenwich Dept of Pubic Health
CDC and CT Guidelines Ease Mask Requirements: Now we consider personal and community risk levels to make good choices
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Community health guidance must be able to change quickly in order to remain responsive to the changing nature of COVID-19 (or any virus). Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, COVID-19, Dr. Stephanie Paulmeno, Greenwich Dept of Health, pandemic, public health
Mask-Optional Policy in Greenwich Schools Extended to School Buses Starting Tuesday
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Quarantine information for unvaccinated individuals who might have been exposed to Covid has also been updated. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, COVID-19, Dr. Toni Jones, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Schools
GHS Student Gov Updates: No Interest in SRO, 2022 Show Canceled
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“If we can take anything away from the past two years of this pandemic, it would be our community’s capacity to sacrifice and care for one another and the common good.” – GHS student body president Kwame Boateng Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, COVID-19, Dr. Chris Winters, Greenwich High School, Javier Serra, Kwame Boateng, pandemic, Senior Vaudeville
Schools Chief Shares Covid Mitigation Guidance after Masks Become Optional on March 1
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Starting March 1, school staff will not be asked to regulate mask wearing during school hours.
“Families are encouraged to speak with their children and to make them aware of the choices you have made for your family.” – Dr. Toni Jones Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, COVID-19, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Schools, mask mandate, mitigation strategies
KITTLE: How I’m Voting on Masks
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“Here is what I say back to every person that writes — the mandates must end.” – Cody Kittle, Republican BOE member Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Cody Kittle, COVID-19, Greenwich Board of Education, mask mandate, pandemic
Lamont on Expiration Covid Emergency Powers: We will collaborate with legislature on long-term response
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“We are by no means declaring mission accomplished in our efforts to stop the spread of this virus, but we are acknowledging that this is a long-term situation that will need a long-term response.” – Governor Ned Lamont Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, COVID-19, emergency powers, executive orders, Ned Lamont
Greenwich First Selectman to Lift Mask Requirement at Town Hall on Feb 18
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On Friday, Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo announced the mandatory face mask requirement in Town facilities will be lifted effective Friday, February 18. Continue Reading →