Coronavirus Guilford: New Guidance On Social Distancing

GUILFORD, CT — First Selectman Matt Hoey announced new action and recommendations as part of the town's civil preparedness response to the significant adverse impact on public health due to the new coronavirus.

Hoey's statement reads that in an effort to protect people from the acceleration of the spread of the disease, and after speaking with local and state health officials, he's trying to mitigate the adverse effects of social and recreational gathering in Guilford.

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These are the new measures related to social distancing:

"Gatherings of more than 10 people for social and recreational activities in public and/or private locations, including but not limited to, community, civic, leisure, and sporting events; parades; concerts; festivals; movie screenings; plays or performances; conventions; and similar activities, are strongly discouraged for the general safety and health of all residents and consistent with guidelines of the Federal Government.

This action is consistent with similar actions being taken by many of our regional municipalities as well as those in other parts of the state. It is a more stringent limitation than the proscribed limit of 50 in Governor Lamont’s recent Executive Order. The full text of the Declaration is available on the Town Webpage.

Town offices remain open to the public except for the Library and Community Center. It is suggested and preferred that residents use e-mail or phone calls for any interactions with town staff. For any business that must be conducted in-person, please use social distance protocols. This includes handling and processing of forms, applications, materials, etc. Thank you for adhering to these policies. Working cooperatively is the best way to contain the spread if the COVID19 virus.

Door-to-door solicitation

In addition, on the advice of Health Director Dennis Johnson, First Selectman Hoey will be ordering a declaration suspending door to door solicitation until further notice.

COVID19 testing criteria

Before an individual can receive permission from the State Health Department to receive a COVID19 swab test they must meet the following criteria:
• You must obtain a referral form your Primary Care Physician
• Recent history (within past 14 days) of travel to level 3 high incidence country –China, Italy, South Korea, Iran.
• Exposure to an individual confirmed to be positive for COVID19
• Exhibiting symptoms of COVID19 infection – Temp (>100.4F), cough, Shortness of breath

If you feel symptomatic, contact your health care provider.
Yale New Haven Health has established a Covid-19 hotline for those seeking information. 833-ASK-YNHH or 833-275-9644