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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 →
“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 →
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 →
The State of Connecticut Mosquito Management Program announced that mosquitoes trapped in Mianus River Park have tested positive for West Nile Virus. Continue Reading →
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 →
“Our adult population in the country and in Connecticut remains under-vaccinated so we cannot attain herd immunity. The virus will continue to seek out our weakest links to survive. Please don’t let that be our children. I urge you to consider the facts and make your best judgement call.” – Dr. Stephanie Paulmeno, Public Health Promotion Specialist, Greenwich Department of Health Continue Reading →
“So what can alter our downward trajectory? This would be the COVID variants, the numbers of people in our area who choose not to mask or remain socially separated or to get vaccinated. As of yesterday, 36.6% of people in Connecticut were fully vaccinated and 53.5% have had one dose.” – Dr. Stephanie Paulmeno Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Department of Health is celebrating its 350th year of dedicated service to the Town of Greenwich this year. Continue Reading →
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 →
“As a volunteer Contact Tracer I have had up to 21 people per day on my list alone….Some cases have taken close to an hour per call.” – Stephanie Paulmeno, DNP, RN, NHA, CPH, CCM, CDPPublic Health Education Specialist/Greenwich Department of Health Continue Reading →