COVID-19 Code Red Transcript

March 31, 2020

Re: COVID-19 Code Red Transcript

Good Afternoon,

We've just received our daily report from the health department. The total number of confirmed cases in Naugatuck is now (16) sixteen. One thing that I don't think a lot of people realize is that right now, Connecticut, is the fourth most affected state in the United States of America. The virus is moving quickly from New York through Fairfield County and into New Haven County and up to Naugatuck.

Now you really don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out. The virus has been here for a while. It's very contagious. Social distancing is necessary for everyone. No matter your age. Anyone can be a carrier, and the virus attacks people of all ages, here's my advice in a nutshell. Don't be a knot head follow the rules. Protect yourself, your loved ones, and anyone you've come in contact with. Let's make Naugatuck the safest place to be in the entire state of Connecticut. A couple of other points, for seniors or people who need help with errands, please call 203-729-1564. That's the number for the United Way, and they're organizing volunteers to help people with errands and whatever they need.

Let's also remember the bell ringing tonight from 8:00pm to 8:02pm. We all know that Naugatuck is a very special place with a long history of sticking together. Let's all ring bells tonight from 8:00pm to 8:02pm, but no fireworks please, let's stay safe. Stay healthy and be Naugatuck strong. Thank you.

Pete Hess
Mayor
Borough of Naugatuck