There have been many deadly pandemics in the history of the planet but this is the first time ever that one has affected so many people. COVID-19 forced half the world population - or more than three billion - into confinement. I guess this is the price one has to pay for living in a globalized world. Each country handled the coronavirus crisis in a different way. How did … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: Thoughts on Life Under Lockdown in Fontainebleau, How France Has Coped With COVID-19
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One New Confirmed COVID-19 Case Announced in Lyme, Old Lyme Constant at 14
LYME -- Updated 05/11, changes in red. Lyme Selectman John Kiker told LymeLine in an email Friday morning that a second case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Lyme, "according to DPH [Department of Public Health.]" Kiker added, "They have been unable to provide any details on the second case." The first case was a 34-year-old male. We believe the second case is a … [Read more...] about One New Confirmed COVID-19 Case Announced in Lyme, Old Lyme Constant at 14
Ledge Light Data Released Friday Reports 13 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Old Lyme, One in Lyme
LYME & OLD LYME -- In a report issued yesterday evening, Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) recorded 13 confirmed cases of COVID-19 among Old Lyme residents as at noon Friday, April 24. These cases comprise nine females and four males. There has also been one fatality in Old Lyme. Ledge Light Health District does not release details of individual cases in terms of age … [Read more...] about Ledge Light Data Released Friday Reports 13 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Old Lyme, One in Lyme
Latest Ledge Light Data Reports 11 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Old Lyme, One in Lyme
LYME/OLD LYME -- In a report issued yesterday evening, Ledge Light Health Department (LLHD) recorded 11 confirmed cases of COVID-19 among Old Lyme residents as at noon today. There has also been one fatality of a 61-year-old female in Old Lyme. Seven of the confirmed cases are female and four are male. In detail, they comprise : a 64-year-old female a 21-year-old … [Read more...] about Latest Ledge Light Data Reports 11 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Old Lyme, One in Lyme
Death of Old Lyme Resident From COVID-19 Announced
OLD LYME -- Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold informed LymeLine Monday morning that a 61-year-old female resident of Old Lyme has died from COVID-19. The Town of Old Lyme subsequently issued the following press release: Today, Ledge Light Health District confirmed the first death in Old Lyme associated with COVID-19. The resident was a 61-year-old female. “Our … [Read more...] about Death of Old Lyme Resident From COVID-19 Announced
Ledge Light Announces Number of COVID-19 Cases in Old Lyme Now Stands at Seven
OLD LYME -- 4/10 UPDATE: 9:10am We received an update from Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) last night with details of confirmed COVID-19 cases across southeast Connecticut, which stated that Old Lyme now has seven confirmed cases while Lyme held steady at one. LLHD has just informed us that the seventh case is a male, but his age is unavailable. Yesterday Old Lyme First … [Read more...] about Ledge Light Announces Number of COVID-19 Cases in Old Lyme Now Stands at Seven
Lyme Still Has Only One Confirmed Case of COVID-19, Mattson Gives Additional Updates in Public Health Advisory
LYME -- In a Public Health Advisory Update issued April 5, Lyme First Selectman Steven Mattson stated, "It has been 10 days since the last update when we announced the first coronavirus patient in Lyme. We are cautiously optimistic to note that we have not yet seen another case." He noted, "Neighboring towns continue to experience increasing numbers of cases and we should … [Read more...] about Lyme Still Has Only One Confirmed Case of COVID-19, Mattson Gives Additional Updates in Public Health Advisory
Griswold Says Four Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Old Lyme Now; One Lives in Florida But Used an Old Lyme Address
OLD LYME -- Old Lyme First Selectman Tim Griswold informed us this morning in a text message that there are now four confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Old Lyme. They are a 64-year-old female, a 21-year-old female a 27-year-old male and a 53-year-old female. The latter case listed is the most recently confirmed case, having been identified after Griswold had sent out his update … [Read more...] about Griswold Says Four Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Old Lyme Now; One Lives in Florida But Used an Old Lyme Address
Old Lyme Announces First Confirmed Case of COVID-19
OLD LYME -- Updated 3/31: We learned today from First Selectman Griswold that the first confirmed COVID-19 case in Old Lyme is a female, aged 64. Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold announced in a statement published at 11 a.m. Sunday (March 29) morning that, "Old Lyme now has our first confirmed case of a resident who has tested positive for COVID-19," adding, "We … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Announces First Confirmed Case of COVID-19
First Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Lyme
LYME -- Lyme First Selectman Steve Mattson issued a statement at 2:10 p.m. today as follows: The Connecticut Department of Public Health today confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19 within the Town of Lyme. The first thing I want to say, on behalf of the entire Lyme community, is that our thoughts and prayers for a complete recovery are with this individual, their … [Read more...] about First Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Lyme
Positive COVID-19 Case Confirmed in East Lyme
EAST LYME -- (Press Release from LLHD) Today, the Connecticut Department of Public Health has confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19 within the jurisdiction of Ledge Light Health District (LLHD). The individual, an East Lyme resident, is a 44-year-old female. “Positive cases of COVID-19 within our jurisdiction have been expected, as community transmission of the virus … [Read more...] about Positive COVID-19 Case Confirmed in East Lyme
Teleconference Explores How Lyme-Old Lyme Towns, Non-Profits Can Best Help Families in Need During COVID-19 Outbreak
LYME/OLD LYME -- UPDATED MARCH 19, 11:50am: In response to the current Coronavirus situation, Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) Director Mary Seidner and Old Lyme Social Services Coordinator Jen Datum hosted a teleconference Wednesday morning with all the non-profit organizations and social services in Lyme, Old Lyme and the local region involved in helping families in need … [Read more...] about Teleconference Explores How Lyme-Old Lyme Towns, Non-Profits Can Best Help Families in Need During COVID-19 Outbreak
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools to Remain Open in Immediate Future; if Closed Later, Will be for Two Weeks; Parents Should Start Preparing Now for Closure
LYME/OLD LYME -- Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser sent out a detailed communication regarding the COVID-19 outbreak to all parents, staff and faculty this afternoon (March 11.) Key points from the communication are as follows: All school and district offices will remain open, in regular session, for students and staff. Should there be a need to close … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools to Remain Open in Immediate Future; if Closed Later, Will be for Two Weeks; Parents Should Start Preparing Now for Closure
First CT Resident Testing Positive for Coronavirus Lives in Wilton
WILTON, CT -- At 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon, Gov. Ned Lamont announced that the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) State Laboratory has confirmed the first presumptive positive case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) involving a Connecticut resident. The patient is a resident of Wilton who is 40-50 years of age, who according to the governor, most likely became infected … [Read more...] about First CT Resident Testing Positive for Coronavirus Lives in Wilton
Connecticut Launches Coronavirus Infoline for General Questions From the Public
Connecticut Residents Can Call 2-1-1 or text CTCOVID to 898211 HARTFORD, CT – (Press release) Governor Ned Lamont announced yesterday (March 7) that the State of Connecticut is partnering with United Way of Connecticut to launch an information hotline for questions from the public regarding issues related to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). People who have questions … [Read more...] about Connecticut Launches Coronavirus Infoline for General Questions From the Public