What courts are open during this time of social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic? I turned to BDK law firm to find out. Attorneys are still at work using Zoom for depositions. Dennis Bradley and Peter Karayiannis took time out from their practice to let us know what's happening.
HARTFORD, CT) – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2020: Data updates on testing in Connecticut Since yesterday’s update, an additional 429 Connecticut residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 3,557. To date, more than 16,600 tests have been conducted in Connecticut among both state and private laboratories. Approximately 766 patients have been hospitalized. The total statewide total number of fatalities is 85. Among the new deaths to report is the first pediatric fatality linked to COVID-19 in Connecticut. This was a 6-week-old baby in the Hartford area who was brought unresponsive to a…
Jim Himes reports that he has been in constant communication with the Fourth District’s small business and non-profit communities during this uncertain time. Congress’ aggressive and escalating response to the crisis - embodied in the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, and the CARES Act - demonstrates the seriousness with which we take this threat to our local communities. These economic relief packages can help small businesses, certain non-profits, and other employers survive the coronavirus pandemic. Please review the information below and attached to this email that the Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship and I compiled to assist you and organizations in the Fourth District. Payment Protection Program (PPP) Loans The program…
We just had our first Zoom intertview with Amy DeLardi form Infinite Webs Designs on 8 tips for working from home. Here is the link for the 8 tips: https://infinitewebdesigns.com/8-work-at-home-tips-from-a-seasoned-small-business-owner/ Amy is currently working on a new blog The working blog title is: Things to consider when you have time to work ON your business instead of IN your business. An actionable list of things a small business can do during Covid-19. Amy also put together a digital marketing toolkit that I am offering her clients or any small business to access for free for 60 days (no strings attached). It's my way to help provide businesses with some marketing tools that can help them through these tough times. There…
2020-04+01@8:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a shots fire incident on Howard Avenue near Dewey Street. Shell casings were found. This news report is made possible by:
2020-04-01@6:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A woman attempted to shoplift and flee Stop and Shop at Villa Avenue with 5 cases of beer and chicken. She fled in a silver sedan without the beer. Police suspect fowl play. This news report is made possible by:
2020-04-01@6:35pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man in a wheelchair is swearing and arguing with management at the laundromat at 1072 Fairfield Avenue and threatening to give them the COVID-19 virus. This news report is made possible by:
#WASHINGTON—In response to the United Nations’ $2 billion emergency appeal last week to help fight COVID-19, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, on Wednesday led 16 Senate Democrats in urging the State Department to join the international community in funding international humanitarian assistance and protect the more than 70 million displaced people globally. Specifically, the senators urged United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to contribute at least $500 million to the United Nation’s interagency emergency appeal issued last week to fight COVID-19 around the world. Murphy issued a similar call last week when the United Nations announced its appeal. “While all countries are struggling to respond to…
Westport, CT – First Selectman Jim Marpe provided the following updates today: The Westport Weston Health District http://wwhd.org/ and the State of Connecticut https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus remain the best sources for updated figures. Police Department COVID-19 Test Results All Police Department personnel who were tested in the initial two rounds of previously announced testing have now received results. With the exception of the one previously reported positive test, all others have tested negative. Request for Medical Volunteers Connecticut's hospitals, nursing homes and medical facilities are in desperate need of medical volunteers. To assist hospitals and healthcare facilities during COVID-19 response efforts, the state is embarking on a campaign to urge people with a healthcare and medical background to register on DPH's…
HARTFORD, CT) – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2020: Data updates on testing in Connecticut Since yesterday’s update, an additional 557 Connecticut residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 3,128. To date, more than 15,600 tests have been conducted in Connecticut among both state and private laboratories. Approximately 608 patients have been hospitalized. The total statewide total number of fatalities is 69. In addition to the deaths related to COVID-19 that have been reported to the Department of Public Health (DPH), this update contains information on the number of deaths that have been…
