The following information was sent Monday night by Jessica Kristy, the director of health at the Naugatuck Valley Health District. The agency’s latest COVID-19 report is embedded at the bottom of the post.
Good evening:
Attached please find the latest update on behalf of the Naugatuck Valley Health District. This report covers Friday, November 20 – Monday, November 23, 2020.
There were 208 new cases reported to the District.
There was 1 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 associated death. The individual was a 65-year-old male from Derby who was in the ICU at an area hospital at the time of death. NVHD does not have any further details. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time.
All team sports are on pause starting today 11/23 through 1/19/2021. Visit the DECD website for more information and details: https://portal.ct.gov/DECD/Content/Coronavirus-Business-Recovery/Team-Sports-on-Pause
If you have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19 you must quarantine for 14 days from the last exposure to that person. You cannot get a negative test in lieu of quarantine.
If you get tested, please make sure the test site has the correct contact information for you – name, address, date of birth, phone number.
With Thanksgiving coming up, many of us have menus on the mind. With that being said, I want to remind you that the following preventative measures that we have been stressing all year are not à la carte. They must all be adhered to in order to slow the spread of this and other viruses.
It’s easy to let our guards down but we all have a responsibility to lead by example and continue to encourage our family and peers to wear their masks or face coverings properly, meaning it fully covers the mouth and nose. Resource: CDC: How to Wear Masks.
We must also continue to practice social distancing, especially with people outside of our households. I understand that it is particularly hard to resist the urge to see our friends and families around holidays but please consider staying home this Thanksgiving. If you choose to celebrate, please remember that the indoor gathering limit (including private gatherings) is 10 people. Travelers must adhere to the CT Travel Advisory requirements including filling out an online Travel Health Form as well as quarantine or testing. Please read the FAQ for more details. Violating this Advisory may result in fines.
Finally, please remember that according to the CDC, regular handwashing (for at least 20 seconds with soap and water) is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others.
As a reminder, individuals who wish to file a complaint regarding DECD Sector Rule / Executive Order compliance but are unsure of who to call should dial 2 – 1‑1 or going online to: https://appengine.egov.com/apps/ct/COVID-19/Reopen-CT-Business-Complaint-Form.
If an individual wishes to file a complaint regarding a healthcare, long-term care facility, or other similar type of facility, they should do so online at https://dphflisevents.ct.gov/Complaints.
