The Suffield Observer (https://thesuffieldobserver.com/category/governmenttown/page/98/)
As we continue to try and keep residents updated regarding COVID-19 with verified information, we want to emphasize the lag time in reporting that was mentioned in our last update. Confirmed cases continue to remain fluid and can vary by source which requires further reconciliation.
It can be said that what is truly valuable only comes into focus during times of crisis. This is especially true of Suffield Community Aid (SCA) – your local safety net – and the Town of Suffield’s chosen partner to deliver vital resources.
Some of you may have heard recently about large deliveries of donated surgical type masks to Suffield House and Suffield by the River, as well as smaller donations to Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Association and other organizations working with the public during the COVID-19 outbreak.
As confirmed cases of COVID-19 have made their way into our community, it has been our desire to apprise residents quickly. In our last update, we stated, “the Town will not report on each confirmed case going forward.”
I want to thank each of you for the extra efforts you are taking to keep our community safe during this challenging time.
We are deeply saddened to report that the first of our residents has died from COVID-19 as confirmed by The Suffield House. Though the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CTDPH) has not made the official verification yet, in the interest of timeliness, we felt it appropriate to inform the public.
The weather on March 1 was perfect for Maple on Main! Many families came to the Phelps-Hatheway House on Sunday to see the boil and taste the sap and syrup.
Over the weekend, COVID-19 cases have continued to rise including closer to home. The increase in cases is not unexpected as local health officials believe we are seeing sustained community transmission of the virus at this time.
The Connecticut Rose Society dedicated their display at this year’s Flower & Garden Show in February at the Connecticut Convention Center to all the farms, residents and the town of Suffield on our 350th Anniversary.