Here in Greenwich many of our infected are students and employees in our schools: Continue Reading →
COVID in Greenwich, May 2022: What a Difference a Week Makes
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Greenwich Dept of Health
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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
Covid-19: Is the Second Booster Shot Right for You?
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“The recommendation to get a second booster is very personal-risk-focused. It is important that we each know our risk levels as well as the risk levels of the people with whom we will be in contact.” – Dr. Stephanie Paulmeno, Greenwich Health Dept Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Stephanie Paulmeno, FDA, Food & Drug Administration, Greenwich Dept of 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
Omicron is in Connecticut, but Delta Variant Remains the Dominant Strain
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All the vaccines at our disposal are available, free, extremely safe, and highly effective in protecting the fully vaccinated against serious illness from COVID, and therefore against hospitalization, ICU admissions, and death. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Dr. Stephanie Paulmeno, Greenwich Dept of Health
Greenwich Public Health Guidance Changes For Many Reasons: And now Omicron
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Now we have learned of a new emerged COVID mutation out of South Africa, Omicron, that may or may not have yet reached America. It could again alter guidance recommendations and has already changed travel guidance. We have no known cases of Omicron in America now, but increasing numbers of nations emerged on Sunday on the list of countries with newly found cases of this variant. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, COVID-19, Dr. Stephanie Paulmeno, Greenwich Dept of Health, Omicron, South Africa
Greenwich Health Dept: Kids, COVID, and Pregnant Women
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“Although most children who become infected recover, the number of children very ill, hospitalized, being placed in ICUs, and dying has risen. This is a tragedy. Pediatric units and ICUs across the country are overwhelmed. Every child under 12 years in this country is unvaccinated…” – Dr. Stephanie Paulmeno, Greenwich Dept of Health Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Dr. Stephanie Paulmeno, Greenwich Dept of Health
Greenwich Health Dept Issues Heat Alert
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In the next few days, Fairfield County will experience dangerous heat and humidity conditions. The temperature will reach over 90 degrees with the heat index making it feel between 90-105°. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Greenwich Dept of Health
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
Where Are We Now? The Delta variant of COVID-19 in Connecticut
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The sad reality is that proven prevention measures only work if you actually use them, which in this case are vaccinations, masks and social distancing. When we look at those who are hospitalized, those in ICUs, and the dying, 99% of them are people in all age groups who have chosen to remain unvaccinated. Continue Reading →