by Town of Lyme | Jan 9, 2022 | Announcements, Emergency Management
On Tuesday, Jan. 11, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., the Lyme Emergency Management Department will distribute free at-home COVID self-tests and N-95 face masks to Lyme residents, while limited supplies last. The distribution will be made by the rear of the Hamburg Fire Station.
- Proof of Lyme residency is required and drivers must remain in their vehicles while the supplies are distributed. No walk-ups.
- Vehicles will not be allowed to line up earlier than 3:45 p.m.
- Distribution will be on a first come, first served basis.
- A box of 20 masks will be given to each car. Mask supplies are expected to last throughout the two-hour distribution.
- The at-home test kits will be given out one per car while supplies last. The Town has received 160 of the kits (with each kit containing two tests). We anticipate the supply to run out early in the distribution period.
To see the flyer for this event, click here.
by Town of Lyme | Jan 6, 2022 | Announcements, Emergency Management
On Thursday, Jan. 6, the Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) issued the following statement:
“Based on the weather prediction for tomorrow, Friday January 7th, we are canceling the COVID testing clinic planned for 12:00 to 5:00 PM at Ocean Beach Park in New London. This clinic will resume next week at our regularly scheduled time and location. Please check our website at LLHD.org for additional details, schedules, etc. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
“Community members and businesses are urged to access up-to-date information regarding the pandemic from reputable sources including the Ledge Light Health District website (www.LLHD.org), Facebook (@LedgeLightHD), Twitter (@LedgeLightHD), and Instagram (@LedgeLightHD).”
by Town of Lyme | Jan 3, 2022 | Announcements, Emergency Management
The Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) has created a one-page flyer that instructs residents how to use at-home COVID tests, explains what to do when testing positive or negative, and outlines the basics of isolation and quarantine procedures. To see the flyer, click here.
by Town of Lyme | Jan 3, 2022 | Announcements, Emergency Management
On Tuesday, Jan. 4, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., the Lyme Emergency Management Department will distribute free at-home COVID self-tests and N-95 face masks to Lyme residents at the Hamburg Fire Station, while supplies last. The distribution will be made on a drive-by only basis.
The Town has received a small number of the test kits and an adequate supply of the face masks:
- A box of 20 masks will be given to each car and supplies are expected to last throughout the two-hour distribution.
- The at-home test kits will be given out one per car while supplies last on a first-come, first-served basis. The Town has only received approximately 50 of the at-home test kits for distribution to residents (with each kit containing two tests). We expect the supply to run out quickly once distribution starts. At present, the state is unable to project when additional supplies of test kits may become available. If additional kits become available, the Town will schedule another distribution.
Drivers will be required to show proof of residency in Lyme.
To see the flyer for this event, click here.
by Town of Lyme | Dec 30, 2021 | Announcements, Emergency Management
On Thursday, Dec. 30, the Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) issued this statement:
As we have seen across the state and country, the demand for COVID testing has exceeded capacity in our region. The lab is still processing samples collected last week and thus is restricting the number of samples it is collecting this week. This has meant that the testing events have been closed much earlier than the published end times and that far fewer people have been able to be tested. This will again be the case in Stonington this afternoon. We understand and share the frustration our community members are experiencing and agree that testing capacity needs to be increased. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and support for the team staffing the testing events, who have no control over the current circumstances.
For more information or to find other available testing locations in Southeastern Connecticut please visit: https://llhd.org/coronavirus-covid-19-situation/covid-19-testing/
Community members and businesses are urged to access up-to-date information regarding the pandemic from reputable sources including the Ledge Light Health District website (www.llhd.org), Facebook (@LedgeLightHD), Twitter (@LedgeLightHD), and Instagram (@LedgeLightHD).
by Town of Lyme | Dec 29, 2021 | Announcements, Emergency Management
The Town of Lyme has not received and does not expect to receive the State’s supply of at-home COVID self-tests in time for the distribution that was planned for Friday – so the distribution is being postponed. As soon as the Town has the kits in hand, we will reschedule and announce a date and time for the self-test distribution.
by Town of Lyme | Dec 29, 2021 | Announcements, Emergency Management
To assist with the use of the COVID self-tests that the Town of Lyme will be distributing free to residents on Friday, Dec. 31, the Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) has created a one-page flyer that instructs residents how to use the tests, explains what to do when testing positive or negative, and outlines the basics of isolation and quarantine procedures. To see the flyer, click here.
As a reminder, on Friday, Dec. 31, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Lyme Emergency Management Department will distribute free at-home COVID self-tests to Lyme residents at the Hamburg Fire Station, while supplies last. The distribution will be made on a drive-by only basis. Drivers will be required to show proof of residence in Lyme and state the number of people in their household. Supplies are very limited and may run out quickly.
by Town of Lyme | Dec 29, 2021 | Announcements, Emergency Management
On Friday, Dec. 31, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Lyme Emergency Management Department will distribute free at-home COVID self-tests to Lyme residents at the Hamburg Fire Station, while supplies last. The distribution will be made on a drive-by only basis. Drivers will be required to show proof of residence in Lyme and state the number of people in their household. Supplies are very limited and may run out quickly. To see the flyer, click here.
by Town of Lyme | Dec 27, 2021 | Announcements, Emergency Management
Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) issued the following statement today:
“Ledge Light Health District will host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, from 3 to 6:00 PM at the Groton Municipal Building (295 Meridian Street). We will offer the Moderna vaccine for 1st, 2nd and booster doses at no cost to adults 18 years and older.
The current booster recommendations are:
For individuals who received an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) the following groups are eligible for a booster shot:
- Severely immunocompromised at 1 month or more after their initial series.
- Everyone 18+ at 6 months or more after their initial series.
For individuals who received the J&J vaccine, booster shots are recommended for those who are 18 and older and who were vaccinated two or more months ago.
Mixing & Matching (heterologous series): Both the FDA and CDC support individuals to receive a booster dose that is a different vaccine type than they originally received for their primary series if they choose. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots.
Please visit www.LLHD.org to make a vaccine appointment or call us at 860-448-4882 for assistance. All participants must wear a mask and practice social distancing. If you have any questions, please call us at 860-448-4882.”
by Town of Lyme | Dec 7, 2021 | Announcements, Community Events, Emergency Management
LLHD is holding a COVID vaccine clinic on Friday, Dec. 10, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Groton City Municipal Building at 295 Meridian Street in Groton. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson first and second vaccinations, as well as booster shots will be available to adults 18 and older. Appointments are required. Residents can register by clicking on this link. To see the flyer for the clinic, click here.
