No Coronavirus Deaths Reported In Glastonbury This Past Week

From the Town of Glastonbury :

September 24, 2020

Recent COVID-19 updates for the Town of Glastonbury are summarized herein.

Glastonbury COVID-19 Figures as of 9/20/2020
Note: Numbers in (parentheses) indicate a change from the previous week.

IMPORTANT DATA UPDATE!! – Since the Town began issuing this report in March, a graph has been included depicting both Negative AND Confirmed Positive/Probable Cases in Glastonbury. Going forward, the Glastonbury Health Department will only include positive and probable cases in the graph below. This adjustment is intended to help the reader review positive COVID trends in the community, rather than negative test results. The narrative will also be modified slightly to clarify the number of new cases identified each week, versus changes resulting from data corrections.

As per CT Department of Public Health (DPH) lab testing data available 9/20/20, 7,439 (+388) COVID 19 tests have been conducted on residents. Of those 7,439 tests, 359 (+3) are laboratory-confirmed positive and probable cases of COVID-19. This week’s results include data corrections for previous weeks. Positive cases were added for April (+1), May (+1) and the week of September 7 (+1). Data correction occurs if test results are not timely provided to DPH, are received in paper form (requiring manual data entry), or need “cleaning” such as clarification of name or demographic data prior to entry into the disease surveillance database. No deaths were recorded this week, leaving the overall loss of Glastonbury residents at 83. By gender, 203 (+1) female and 156 (+2) male, positive test results have been received.

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Testing is readily available in multiple locations in the greater Glastonbury area. Testing results are attributed to the town of residency as indicated on the individual’s identification at the time of testing. Testing of Glastonbury residents continues to increase across all age groups. The greatest number of residents tested remains the 50 - 59 year age group. The second most frequently tested age group is the 20 – 29 year age group, followed by the 60 – 69 group. Glastonbury Health Department uses the state-required contact tracing system to follow up on positive cases and contacts in attempt to keep the potential spread of disease and number of new cases down. Residents who answer honestly and share information during contact tracing calls can help prevent the further spread of COVID 19.

* 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.

Renter’s Rebate Applications Due October 1

Eligible residents who are applying for the Renter’s Rebate Program will need to submit their application by October 1, 2020. Due to COVID-19, all documents must be submitted by email, U.S. Mail, or using the Drop Box located at the Academy Building. Click here for more information.

Absentee Application and Ballot Update

Beginning on September 16, 2020, registered voters in Glastonbury began receiving their absentee ballot applications in the U.S. postal mail. This insert was included with your application, and shows you how to complete, sign, and return your application to the Town Clerk. Upon receipt and processing, applicants will receive their ballots in the mail after October 2nd. All questions should be directed to the Town Clerk, who administers absentee ballot applications, at (860) 652-7616. For more information, visit www.glastonbury-ct.gov/absentee.

Recycling Events with COVID-19 Guidelines

• Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale – Now – Oct 14 - Through a Town partnership with BrandBuilders, the Town is now offering its second Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sales and Pickup event. Between now and October 14, residents may purchase these and related items online for 50% off retail prices for pickup on Saturday, October 17. Learn more here.

Helpful Reminders

• WTML Now Open Saturdays – CDC guidelines must be observed. Visit their website for modified service delivery offerings and processes.
• Records/Title Searching Workstations - Now in Meeting Room C in Academy Building
• Legal Notices – Posted online until further notice at www.glastonbury-ct.gov/legalno...
• Absentee ballot resources – www.glastonbury-ct.gov/absente...

Resources:

• Real-Time COVID Data & Charts - https://data.ct.gov/stories/s/...
• State of Connecticut COVID-19 updates - www.ct.gov/coronavirus
• Glastonbury COVID-19 updates - www.glastonbury-ct.gov/covid19
• Grocery services for residents in need. Click here to view options.
• Town Facebook Pages for Real-Time Updates - Click here to view all Town Facebook pages.

Sincerely,

Richard J. Johnson
Town Manager

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