"Unfortunately, COVID-19 cases continue to increase," Matt Hoey said adding it's largely due to people ignoring rules on social gatherings.
New data from the federal government shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Guilford area.
Phase 1b of the state's COVID-19 vaccine rollout will begin on Monday.
Guilford First Selectman Matt Hoey noted that in mid-October, the town had a total of 145 cases. "We now have 702," he said.
New data provided by the federal government shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Guilford area.
Three health departments collaborated to vaccinate around 340 Guilford, Branford, North Branford, East Haven and Madison first responders.
In the past 7 weeks, Guilford has had 198 new cases. In the past 7 months, there was a total of 147 cases. A 135% increase, Matt Hoey said.
“If we allow it to, the Thanksgiving holiday will give the virus the perfect opportunity to continue to spread throughout our community."
According to the state Department of Public Health, Guilford has 171 confirmed and 22 probable cases and 12 people have died.
First Selectman Matt Hoey "implored" residents to follow COVID-19 safety guidelines: "Our success in fighting this pandemic depends on it."
The town's health department is one of the first in the state to be awarded funding to help fight COVID-19.
Symptoms of Vibrio include fever, chills and hypotension and distinctive bullous skin lesions.
An unusual number of infections since July prompted the state health department warning about the bacteria found in salt water.
There's 110 confirmed cases in town. First Selectman says, "success in fighting this pandemic depends" on compliance with safety measures.
CVS Health is opening 12 new COVID-19 testing sites at some CT pharmacy locations, including at the Guilford CVS, 1057 Boston Post Road.
First Selectman Matt Hoey said people should adhere to social distancing as golf courses, tennis courts and playing fields reopen.
American Legion Post 48 members "can't help physically" but are donating a part of their stimulus checks to help others during the pandemic.
On Tuesday, masks will be distributed in the Guilford High School parking lot between the 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Guilford officials are reminding the public that mask wearing is now mandatory under most conditions.
Guilford police are asking the public to follow safety guidelines in order to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.
Here are the latest, local updates on how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting Guilford.
Officials said they are working proactively with nursing homes as they face challenges maintaining infection control measures.
First Selectman Matt Hoey has authorized an order of 10,000 medical face masks from a local company.
"Guilford's positive cases continue to rise at a steady rate as the spread of the Coronavirus accelerates," First Selectman Hoey said.
On Sunday, state officials reported an additional 60 people died as a result of the new coronavirus.
Gov. Ned Lamont announced Connecticut schools will remain closed well into May amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Town officials said that a re-opening date will be "evaluated on a regular basis."
While all Guilford town departments are still operating, residents are encouraged to call and schedule appoints to conduct business.
First Selectman says some people at the park aren't following the governor's COVID-19 social distancing order, so it was closed Monday.
The state’s 213 nursing homes will receive a 10 percent across-the-board increase in Medicaid payments to help meet coronavirus costs.
Guilford Police have compiled a long and seemingly endless list of coronavirus cons. Be aware. Be safe. We have enough to worry about.
East Haven Town Councilor Joe Deko is also a Guilford firefighter/EMT. He and fellow firefighter Chris Jones just got out of quarantine.
The White House Sunday announced the approval of Gov. Lamont's request for a disaster declaration which unlocks more help for Connecticut.
First Selectman Matt Hoey said four Guilford Police officers and two EMTs were exposed to coronavirus and are under quarantine.
A new Guilford Cares program has volunteers grocery shopping or running errands for senior citizens or immuno-suppressed people.
State Sen. Sean Scanlon has provided a coronavirus family resource guide based on the common questions he's received from constituents.
If the assistance is approved, CT residents may have access to additional resources to support childcare, crisis counseling, and funerals.