Ellington Coronavirus Update: First Case Confirmed In Town

ELLINGTON, CT — The first confirmed positive case of the new coronavirus, or COVID-19, in an Ellington resident was reported to the North Central District Health Department Sunday. The individual is between 50 and 59 years of age, has not been hospitalized and has not been in

a long-term care facility, according to a release from the office of First Selectman Lori Spielman.

"We have been watching the transmission of COVID-19 through the state and were expecting this," Spielman said.

The text of the release includes:

Town officials, first responders and North Central District Health Department staff have
been working closely to plan and prepare for the presence of COVID-19 in our
community. The Town’s primary objective is to keep residents safe and slow down the
transmission of the virus. Residents are encouraged to protect themselves by practicing
social distancing. Patrice Sulik, Director of Health, emphasizes the importance of adults
and children remaining home as much as possible.
This novel (new) Coronavirus emerged in China in December of 2019. The symptoms are
a dry cough, fever and shortness of breath. Residents should be following this guidance
provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Connecticut
Department of Public Health and stay home if you are sick except to get medical care, if
needed. Recommendations include avoiding close contact with people that are sick,
frequently washing your hands with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds,
covering your cough, avoid touching your face and cleaning and disinfecting frequently
touched objects and surfaces such as doorknobs, light switches, tables, and
countertops.
As more information becomes available, we will update and disseminate that
information through our social media and press releases. Please continue to check our
website, follow us at Ellington-ct.gov and on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of our residents as we get through this together as
a community.