Izabela Bonzanini

Danbury Area Grocery Delivery Program Helps Older Adults Stay Safe During the Pandemic

Izabela Bonzanini 09 Sep, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges in our society and in our community. One of the biggest concerns for older adults over the past several months has been staying safe and social distancing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and CT’s Department of Public Health recommend those over 60 or those with underlying chronic conditions stay home. These safety precautions are also what makes getting groceries and access to food and essentials even more difficult for older residents.

Protecting Danbury's Children and Families: What Does Distance Learning Mean for Your Family?

Izabela Bonzanini Kids & Family 07 Sep, 2020

Last week, Danbury Public Schools made the decision to move to the full-distance learning model (in home) instead of in-school learning due to the upward trend of positive COVID-19 cases. The decision was made over time in consultation with DPS Health/Nursing services, the City’s Health Director, Dr. Fong, the district medical doctor and Danbury Hospital doctors. We have heard from many families who don’t agree with this decision and understand the hardship this change represents for families.

Gov. Lamont Extends Connecticut’s State of Emergency to February 9

Izabela Bonzanini News - Health 05 Sep, 2020

Governor Ned Lamont announced that he has signed orders extending to February 9, 2021, Connecticut’s states of civil preparedness and public health emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

DPH Issues COVID-19 Alert to Danbury After Significant Spike in New Cases

Izabela Bonzanini 04 Sep, 2020

On August 22, the Connecticut Department of Public Health issued a COVID-19 alert for Danbury after a significant increase in cases in the last two weeks, with much of the outbreak related to recent domestic and international travel. Connecticut is requiring anyone traveling to the state from many other US states to self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.

Maintaining Connections and Delivering Services Virtually

Izabela Bonzanini 28 Aug, 2020

We may be physically apart, with social and physical distancing in place for the foreseeable future, but AARP Connecticut hasn’t stopped providing valuable information and resources to people of all ages in communities across Connecticut. While convening in-person events and seeing people in communities across the state is a core part of our mission, we have changed our approach in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak from providing information, advocacy and resources in-person to virtually.

Western Connecticut State University Plans to Open Both Campuses for In-Person Classes

Izabela Bonzanini 26 Aug, 2020

Western Connecticut State University is planning to open both campuses for in-person classes at the end of August. The majority of classes will continue to be taught online, or as a mix of online and in-person, but students and professors will be meeting face-to-face every day.