An image released by state Rep. Kara Rochelle detailing upcoming no-appointment needed vaccination clinics.
DERBY — Monday was a seesaw day in terms of local COVID-19 news: Derby High School held a vaccination clinic with the Naugatuck Valley Health District, while the St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby switched to online learning due to high infection rates among its population.
The Catholic school on Seymour Avenue will be on remote learning for two weeks, according to a letter to parents.That includes kindergarten and pre-kindergarten students. As of Monday, more than 10 percent of the staff and students had tested positive for COVID-19, according to a message from the school.
“We need to move forward with caution and remind ourselves that we are still in a global pandemic,” the message read.
There are four walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics scheduled for residents of Ansonia and Derby. No appointments are necessary for these clinics.
Thursday, April 22
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ansonia Armory
5 State St.
(Note: if you already have a vaccination scheduled for this time and date at the Armory, proceed as normal and keep your appointment)
Monday, April 26
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Iglesia de Dios Nuevos Comienzos
101 Elizabeth St., Derby
Wednesday, April 28
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Boys and Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley
28 Howard Ave., Ansonia
Friday, April 30
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Abundant Life Fellowship Ministries
195 N. Main St., Ansonia
For two weeks in late March and early April, Derby had the highest per capita COVID-19 positivity rate in the State of Connecticut. Click here for a Valley Indy Q & A explaining how that happened.
The numbers released last Thursday showed less people have been testing positive.
On Monday afternoon, the Naugatuck Valley Health District held its first clinic aimed at vaccinating young people. It was held at Derby High School.
Derby Public Schools Superintendent Matthew Conway shared images online, as did the Naugatuck Valley Health District.
“Today was just the first clinic in our family friendly series addressing students 16 plus and their household members,” the NVHD posted on Facebook. “NVHD, Griffin Hospital, and the Valley Superintendents and Nurse Supervisors are working hard to schedule upcoming clinics for our other 5 school districts. Stay tuned for more details!”
“Students, talk to your parents about getting vaccinated! Parents, talk to your children about getting vaccinated! Let’s do this together!”
A Derby High School student was vaccinated Monday at the school at a Naugatuck Valley Health District clinic.
