State of CT Pandemic Resources

Diverse Communities Outreach Taskforce Members

On a periodic basis, we will send you and other members of the Diverse Communities Outreach Taskforce useful resources to help keep your stakeholders informed of the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other pandemic-related information.

We hope this information will be useful as you continue to serve the public during this worldwide health crisis and that you please distribute these resources to any individuals or organizations that can help share this information with the public.

RESOURCES

Governor Lamont Announces Plan To Ease Some COVID Restrictions March 19

https://portal.ct.gov/Office-of-the-Governor/News/Press-Releases/2021/03-2021/Governor-Lamont-Announces-Plans-To-Ease-Some-COVID-19-Restrictions-in-Connecticut

Vaccine Fact Sheets and Messaging Tools

1. CDC Janssen /Johnson  & Johnson Vaccination Clinical Information: Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine Information | CDC

2. CT DPH Johnson and Johnson One Page Infographic: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Coronavirus/DPH_CovidVaccine_Johnson_3-2-21b.pdf

Guidance For Vaccine Locations To Make Them Accessible And Address The Needs Of CT's Diverse Communities

1. Translation, Interpretation and Accommodations at Vaccination Locations

Ad Council Vaccine Campaign Materials

1. Covid-19 Vaccine Education | Ad Council

2. Questions & Answers About COVID-19 Vaccines | The Ad Council (getvaccineanswers.org)

Videos In Spanish And English For CT Residents Age 55+ With The Facts About How Vaccinations Are Safe And Will Help Us All Get Back To Normal

COVID vaccination videos for residents 55, sponsored by the Aging and Disability Services State Unit on Aging, can be found linked to the ADS Covid Page and below:

1. Spanish 30 second YouTube video

2. Spanish 15 Second YouTube Video

3. English 30 Second YouTube Video

4. English 15 Second YouTube Video

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American Sign Language Video: Getting Vaccinated Is How We Get Back To Normal

This captioned, voiced-over American Sign Language video sets out the facts about how getting vaccinated is safe and will protect individuals, their families and their communities. Please share this YouTube video so that people get the facts on how vaccination will help us get back to normal:

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v82pGmjcBM0

Vaccine Social Media Items of Note

1. DPH: Where can I find more information about the Vax:

2. https://twitter.com/CTDPH/status/1367510890300383234

3. https://www.facebook.com/CTPublicHealth/posts/1279878115740432

4. DPH: 3 Vaccines, 2 Doses. Or Just 1 Shot.

5. https://www.facebook.com/CTPublicHealth/videos/243597557419606/

6. DPH: Do I Still Need to Wear A Mask:

7. https://www.facebook.com/CTPublicHealth/posts/1278732059188371

ICYMI -- News

1. CT Post: Live Q & A with  Commissioner Gifford https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=828975641307351

2. WTNH: Virtual Town Hall with Governor Lamont: WTNH News 8 hosting virtual town hall for "CT's Shot in the Arm: the Checkup"

3. 211 United Way Vaccine Assist Line Beefs up Services for new Phase of Eligibility: https://www.fox61.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/211-united-way-vaccine-assist-line-beefs-up-services-for-new-phase-of-eligibility/520-3be0543d-da8d-467b-8ceb-7732568f41f1?fbclid=IwAR08kBlUANNWjlzPhRdvRwHCIXi6MacRg9xwI-Xf8c_eKRDpwKxr2yDiZqw

CT Department of Mental Health And Addiction Services Video For State Employees About The Emotional Challenges Of COVID-19

The Emotional Challenges of COVID-19: A Survival Kit for Employees of the State of Connecticut

Federal Government Makes Key Changes To The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) – Webinars Scheduled

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) made some key changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which will be available for a limited amount of time to ensure America’s smallest businesses get exclusive access. If you are a small business owner with fewer than 20 employees or are self-employed, there is new information for you. Please join the SBA for a series of webinars hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and Public Private Strategies Institute to hear about them:

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2. Friday, Mar. 5, 1:00 p.m. ET,  Black + African-American Small Business Owners, Click here to register.

3. Friday, Mar. 5, 3:00 p.m. ET, Hispanic Small Business Owners, (delivered in English, with Spanish interpretation) Click here to register.

4. New! Friday, Mar. 5, 6:00 p.m. ET, In Case You Missed It - General Small Business Owners Session, Click here to register. (This session will also be livestreamed on the U.S. Small Business Administration and Public Private Strategies Institute Facebook pages.)

5. Saturday, Mar. 6, 2:00 p.m. ET, Veterans, Self-Employed Business Owners, Independent Contractors, Sole Proprietors, and Employers with Fewer than 20 Employees Click here to register.

6. New! Saturday, Mar. 6, 4:00 p.m. ET, In Case You Missed It - General Small Business Owners Session, Click here to register. (This session will also be livestreamed on the U.S. Small Business Administration and Public Private Strategies Institute Facebook pages.)

7. Monday, Mar. 8, 3:00 p.m. ET, LGTBQ Business Owners, Youth Entrepreneurs, Restaurant Owners, Click here to register.

Sign up for the ESF-15 Diverse Communities Distribution List

To sign up or update your listing, please visit https://portal.ct.gov/diverseoutreach. A weekly COVID-19 Newsletter is sent out to the members of this list with important vaccine messaging tools.

Report a Rumor to ESF-15 Rumor Control Reporting Form

To report a rumor or misinformation, please visit https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=nyLEd2juUiwJjH_abtzi0Pcdi6qoNJHntiP4w0MvmNUNElXTkRQOFlNWDYzNzFRRFAwWDFWNVJTSi4u.

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