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More Glastonbury Residents Are Getting Coronavirus Testing

More than 3,600 individuals have been tested so far.

Press Release Desk, News Partner

From the Town of Glastonbury:

July 24, 2020

Recent COVID-19 Updates summarized herein. The following 3 document links further outline the most recent updates regarding Town facility openings/closures and modified service delivery processes.

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  1. Summary of Services Available vs. Suspended
  2. Facility Closures and Openings
  3. Modified Processes for Town Services


Glastonbury COVID-19 Figures as of 7/19/2020
Note: Numbers in (parentheses) indicate a change from the previous week.

As per CT DPH lab testing data available 7/19/20, Glastonbury has 3,603 (+285) residents who have been tested for COVID-19. Of those 3,603 residents, 308 (-1) are laboratory-confirmed positive and probable cases of COVID-19. Information for positive cases and deaths from previous weeks were updated; 4 Glastonbury resident deaths from previous weeks were removed as a result of data correction and de-duplication. A total of 178 (+0) females and 130 (-1) males are positive. Glastonbury’s loss of residents from Coronavirus now stands at 79 (-4). Testing is readily available in multiple locations in the Glastonbury area. We continue to see an increase in the number of individuals tested across all age ranges. DPH requires local health departments to follow up on positive cases through use of a Contact Tracing program in attempt to keep the potential spread of disease and number of new cases down. The greatest number of residents tested consistently remains the 50 - 59 year age group.

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* Data from DPH is considered preliminary and data changes as new reports are received and data errors are corrected. In an ongoing process of data assessment, DPH continues to modify how certain disease-positive lab results are considered, changing some previous counts. Probable cases of COVID-19 involve persons who have not had confirmatory laboratory testing (RT-PCR) performed for COVID-19, but whose symptoms indicate they are likely to have a COVID-19 infection. In Connecticut, most of the probable COVID-19 cases involve persons whose death certificates list COVID-19 disease or SARS-CoV-2 as a cause of death or a significant condition contributing to death. Prior to June 1, probable and confirmed cases were reported together.

Town Recreational Facilities Updates – Pools, Playgrounds, Basketball Courts

The facilities listed below are currently OPEN. Please note, the Town is NOT sanitizing surfaces at recreational facilities so please USE AT YOUR OWN RISK, practice social distancing, and wear masks when within 6 feet of non-household members.

  • Basketball Courts at Riverfront, Welles, and Addison. Remaining courts expected to be opened by the end of this week (week of July 20).
  • Playgrounds (All) – Please note, Hebron/Naubuc School playgrounds are closed to public during Summer Camp hours.
  • Skate Park - Must follow guidelines. See P&R Facebook page for more info.


2020 Presidential Primary

The Presidential Preference Primary and State/Federal Primaries will be held on August 11, 2020. Voters must be registered in the Democratic Party to participate in the Democratic Presidential Primary and registered in the Republican Party to participate in the Republication Presidential Primary.

Important Deadlines:

  • August 6, 2020 – Deadline for Mail-In and Online Voter Registration
  • August 10, 2020 at NOON – Deadline for In-Person Voter Registration

Sample Ballots

Voting may be done in person at the polls on Election Day or by absentee ballot. Ballots were mailed on July 21, 2020. Click here to obtain an absentee ballot application. Upon completing your absentee ballot, please mail it to the address on the ballot. Ballots may also be dropped off in the secure, designated Ballot box located outside of Glastonbury Town Hall (pictured at right) beginning Friday, July 24. Ballots may be submitted until August 11, 2020. For more information, please visit the Election Web Page or contact the Registrars of Voters at (860) 652-7628.

DEEP opens 8 inland swimming areas and Seaside State Park

Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) plans to re-open inland swimming areas at 8 state parks, Seaside State Park, and the marsh boardwalk at Silver Sands State Park effective Saturday, July 18, 2020. The 8 swimming areas to re-open daily from 8:00 am to sunset are:

  • Day Pond State Park in Colchester
  • Gay City State Park in Hebron
  • Stratton Brook State Park in Simsbury
  • Wharton Brook State Park in Wallingford
  • Chatfield Hollow State Park in Killingworth
  • Black Rock State Park in Watertown
  • Hopeville Pond State Park in Griswold
  • Lake Waramaug State Park in Kent

Lifeguards will NOT be on duty at these locations, so it is especially important for visitors and swimmers to follow these rules and guidelines for the safety of themselves and others. The wearing of masks/face coverings remains an essential practice to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including while outdoors and at the beach. Visitors to state beaches shall maintain 15-ft between blankets and 6-ft from non-household visitors. Masks shall be worn anytime except when in the water or seated on your blanket and 6-ft from non-household members. Click here for CDC guidance on safe outdoor recreation habits.

Reminders

Resources:

Donate or Volunteer

Please contact Glastonbury Social Services at socialservices@glastonbury-ct.gov to discuss volunteer opportunities. To donate supplies or assist with making face masks, contact Anna Park at anna.park@glastonbury-ct.gov.

Sincerely,

Richard J. Johnson
Town Manager

This press release was produced by the Town of Glastonbury. The views expressed are the author's own.

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