Connecticut Department of Public Health issues COVID-19 alert for Norwich after significant spike in new cases
The Connecticut Department of Public Health late last night issued a COVID-19 alert for Norwich due to a recent spike of new cases over the last two weeks. The department if working with local officials to get the word out in the community to take extra precautions, including:
- Limiting trips outside the home;
- Wearing masks anytime when leaving the house;
- Avoiding indoor gatherings with people who are not part of the household; and
- Not attending large outdoor gatherings
Between September 13 and 26, there were at least 84 new COVID-19 cases in Norwich, raising the daily case rate to 24 per 100,000 – the highest rate in the state.
The following is a list of testing locations that are available in Norwich this weekend. Testing at each of these locations is free and no appointment is necessary:
Friday, October 2
- The Edward & Mary Lord Family Health Center (47 Town Street, Norwich); 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Backus Hospital (326 Washington Street, Norwich); 8:00 am. To 4:00 p.m.
- Hartford Healthcare Office Building (11 Stott Avenue, Norwich); 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 3
- Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School (25 Mahan Drive, Norwich); 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Backus Hospital (326 Washington Street, Norwich); 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Three Rivers Community College (574 New London Turnpike, Norwich); 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Uncas School (290 Elizabeth Street Extension, Norwich); 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 4
- Norwich Adult Education (191 Hickory Street, Norwich); 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Backus Hospital (325 Washington Street, Norwich); 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Three Rivers Community College (574 New London Turnpike, Norwich); 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For more information on the COVID-19 alert issued for Norwich, read the press release issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
Providing information to Connecticut residents
For the most up-to-date information from the State of Connecticut on COVID-19, residents are encouraged to visit ct.gov/coronavirus. Residents can also subscribe to text message alerts from the state by texting the keyword COVIDCTto888-777.
Individuals who have general questions that are not answered on the website can call 2-1-1 for assistance. The hotline is available 24 hours a day and has multilingual assistance. Anyone who is out-of-state or requires a toll-free number can connect to Connecticut 2-1-1 by dialing 1-800-203-1234. This is intended to be used by individuals who are not experiencing symptoms but may have general questions related to COVID-19. Anyone who is experiencing symptoms are strongly urged to contact their medical provider.
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