Public Health DEPARTMENT

Westbrook Health Department conducted bathing water sampling and testing on Monday July 26th, 2021 at the Westbrook Town Beach (West Beach).
The samples were well below the bacterial action levels set by the State of Connecticut.  
Bathing water sampling at the Westbrook Town Beach (West Beach) will continue throughout the summer.

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Mask update Effective Wednesday may 19th, 2021:

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5/20/2021 Governor Lamont's Executive Order No 12 regarding Masks, Click Here

5/13/2021 CDC updates their guidance for Fully Vaccinated People! Click Here!

** Connecticut residents who are homebound and physically unable to go to a vaccine clinic should complete this State of Connecticut Homebound Intake Form, Click Here **

State of Connecticut COVID-19 VACCINATION Updates: Click Here

HOW TO SCHEDULE
1. Click Here to Find a Vaccine Clinic in and near Westbrook 
2. Schedule on the phone by calling the CT COVID Vaccine Appointment Assist Line at: 877-918-2224
3. These nearby healthcare providers are offering the COVID-19 Vaccine:
4. Schedule through the online Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS):

COVID-19 - Town of Westbrook

Total # of COVID-19 Cases Among Westbrook Residents Since Beginning of Pandemic
Total # of Positive Tests Within the Past 14 Days
525
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For the State of Connecticut Daily COVID-19 Report, Click Here

--COVID-19 Testing Locations: Click Here

--Quarantine Guidance: Click Here

--What To Do If You Are Sick: Click Here

--When You Can Be Around Others After You Had or Likely Had COVID-19: Click Here


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The Estuary Transit District’s Complimentary COVID Vaccine & Testing Transportation provides accessible transportation within the Estuary Area Transit service area and is available 7 days per week.  The service is available to all residents within the Estuary Transit District (ETD).  Participant’s taxi rides to designated COVID vaccination and testing sites within the Estuary Transit District are paid 100% by ETD.
How To Book A Trip
You may book a trip by calling the taxi provider, Curtin Transportation, at 860-443-1655.  Reservations may be made between 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM Monday through Friday at least one day in advance.  The vehicle will provide wait and return service, and can be used for drive through sites.  A wheelchair accessible vehicle will be provided upon request.
Attendants/Companions
Up to three (3) companions, including a Personal Care Attendant (PCA), may ride for free with the eligible rider.  The eligible rider and companions must have the same origin and destination.
COVID Precautions
All riders are required to wear a mask. The vehicles are equipped with front to back protection barriers. After each ride, the vehicle is wiped down with disinfectant wipes.  
Complimentary COVID Vaccination Transportation will be available until June 30, 2021 or until funding is exhausted.  ETD reserves the right to limit number of uses per individual.
Curtin Transportation
(860) 443-1655
Reservation Times:
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Full program details at: www.estuarytransit.org

Mask Guidance

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Is your child or teen feeling stressed about COVID-19? 

There are many things you can do to support your child during this time:

  • Take time to talk with them about COVID-19.
  • Reassure your child and that it‘s normal to be upset.
  • Reassure your child that they are safe.
  • Try to keep up with a regular routine, including sleep and structured learning.
  • Connect with friends and family through phone, text, or email.
    To view more tips on how to support your child or teen, Click Here

Do you know of a Senior that requires help getting food and/or other basic necessities?

Please contact the Westbrook Senior Center: Phone: 860-399-2029 Email: CBurks@WestbrookCT.us

Westbrook Senior Center Website

Do you have friends or family who need COVID-19 information in a different language? 

CDC’s COVID-19 website has options in Spanish, simplified Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean. Be sure to click the other language tabs near the top of the page here: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus92358947_10157807760121026_4240802587256815616_o Opens in new window

Do you or someone you know communicate using American Sign Language (ASL) ?

Visit CDC’s YouTube channel to watch ASL videos on Social Distancing, Doing Your Part to Slow the Spread, Managing Stress and Anxiety, and more.
Click Here

For more information on COVID-19, please visit the following websites:

  • Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) website, Click Here
  • State of Connecticut Coronavirus website, Click Here
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the State of CT’s Actions Related to COVID-19, Click Here
  • Cases of COVID-19 in Connecticut by Town, Click Here
  • Travel Advisories from the US Department of State, Click Here
  • Food Programs & Services, Click Here and/or Here
  • Stress & Coping, Click Here
  • Pregnancy & Breastfeeding FAQs, Click Here

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Forms

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Health Topics        

Browse a collection of information about a variety of health topics, including, lead, radon, and private drinking water wells. 

Vector-Borne Diseases

Vectors are living organisms that can transmit infectious diseases between humans or from animals to humans. Many of these vectors are bloodsucking insects, which ingest disease-producing microorganisms during a blood meal from an infected host (human or animal) and later inject it into a new host during their subsequent blood meal.

Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems

Information about septic systems

PUBLIC HEALTH NEWS RELEASE

  1. 6.10.2021 Save The Sound 2021 Beach Report.pdf
  2. 6.10.2021 CT DPH COVID-19 Update.pdf
  3. 5.19.2021 CT DPH New Mask Guidance.pdf
  4. 5.18.2021 CT Executive Order No 12.pdf
  5. 5.13.2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Update.pdf
  6. 4.29.2021 COVID-19 Update.pdf
  7. 3.27.2021 DPH COVID-19 Public Health Alert.pdf
  8. 3.25.2021 COVID-19 Update.pdf
  9. 3.19.2021 Vaccine Update.pdf
  10. 3.11.2021 State of CT COVID-19 Update.pdf
  11. 3.9.2021 CDC Fully Vaccinated Public Health Guidance.pdf
  12. 3.1.2021 Vaccine Update.pdf
  13. 2.24.2021 Vaccine Update.pdf
  14. 2.12.2021 Vaccine Update.pdf
  15. 2.9.2021 Vaccine Update.pdf
  16. 1.12.2021 PHA and Vaccine Update.pdf
  17. 1.7.2021 State of CT COVID-19 Update.pdf
  18. 12.17.2020 CDC Public Health Advisory Opioids.pdf
  19. 11.12.2020 Public Health Alert.pdf
  20. 11.12.2020 State of CT COVID-19 Update.pdf
  21. 11.5.20+DPH+Issues+Public+Health+Advisory+Due+to+Rise+in+COVID-19.pdf
  22. 10.23.2020 Drive Thru Flu Clinic.pdf
  23. 9.24.20+DPH+Announces+Flu+Vaccination+Clinics+Available+in+CT.pdf
  24. 9.11.2020 CT DPH COVID-19 Update.pdf
  25. 8.30.2020 State of CT COVID-19 Report.pdf
  26. 8.28.2020 CT DPH COVID-19 Update.pdf
  27. 6.29.2020 CT DPH COVID-19 Update.pdf
  28. 6.25.20 Guidelines for Private Well Users in times of Drought or Low Precipitation.pdf
  29. 6.18.20 CT DPH COVID-19 Update.pdf
  30. 6.18.20 CT COVID-19 Testing FAQ.pdf
  31. 6.11.2020 CT DPH COVID-19 Update.pdf
  32. 6.1.2020 CTDPH COVID-19 Update.pdf
  33. 5.25.2020 CT DPH COVID-19 Update.pdf
  34. 4.24.20 Letter to Parents-Legal Guardians.pdf
  35. 4.17.2020 Governor Lamont's Executive Order 7BB - Masks-Face Coverings Required.pdf
  36. 4.9.2020 Press Release - COVID-19 Update.pdf
  37. 4.3.2020 Press Release - Five Positive COVID-19 Cases Among Westbrook Residents.pdf
  38. 3.28.2020 Press Release - Second Positive COVID-19 Case in Westbrook.pdf
  39. 3.27.2020 Press Release - First Positive COVID-19 Case in Westbrook.pdf
  40. 3.23.2020 Governor Lamont's Executive Order 7K.pdf
  41. 9.11.19 DPH Advises CT Residents to Take Precautions to Avoid EEE 003.doc
  42. 9.5.19 DPH Reports Three Additional Cases of Severe Lung Disease
  43. 09.05.2019 DPH Press Release Risk of Mosquito-Borne Diseases Continues
  44. 8.27.19 DPH CAUTIONS STATE RESIDENTS TO TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTION
  45. 8.21.19 DPH Investigating Cases of Severe Respiratory Symptoms

aBOUT US

The Town of Westbrook Health Department is a full time, local public health department, providing essential services to Westbrook residents, visitors, businesses, and the environment.  

What we do: Enforce the CT Public Health Code, Public health education, Food establishment inspections, Septic system reviews and inspections, Daycare inspections, Salon and barbershop inspections, Private well review and approvals, Beach water testing, Public pool inspections, Environmental investigations, Public health complaints, and more.

Stay Healthy