How Close Are Guilford Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

Here are the latest numbers on which hospitals are nearing capacity in New Haven County and across Connecticut.

Guilford COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Up And Running

The vaccine clinic will be open every Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Center based on the availability of vaccine.

Guilford Has Nearly 800 Cases: First Selectman

"Unfortunately, COVID-19 cases continue to increase," Matt Hoey said adding it's largely due to people ignoring rules on social gatherings.

Hospital Capacity In The Guilford Area: See The Latest

New data from the federal government shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Guilford area.

Connecticut Residents Over 75 Can Now Register For Coronavirus Vaccination Appointments

Phase 1b of the state's COVID-19 vaccine rollout will begin on Monday.

Guilford Reports 99 COVID-19 Cases In Last Week: First Selectman

Guilford First Selectman Matt Hoey noted that in mid-October, the town had a total of 145 cases. "We now have 702," he said.

Here's How Close Guilford Area Hospitals Are To Capacity

New data provided by the federal government shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Guilford area.

Hundreds Of First Responders From Guilford, 4 Towns Get Vaccine

Three health departments collaborated to vaccinate around 340 Guilford, Branford, North Branford, East Haven and Madison first responders.

'Significant Surge' In Coronavirus Cases: First Selectman

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.

First Selectman's Thanksgiving Caution With 28 New COVID Cases

“If we allow it to, the Thanksgiving holiday will give the virus the perfect opportunity to continue to spread throughout our community."

13 New Positive Coronavirus Cases In Guilford: First Selectman

According to the state Department of Public Health, Guilford has 171 confirmed and 22 probable cases and 12 people have died.

25 New Coronavirus Cases Reported In Guilford

First Selectman Matt Hoey "implored" residents to follow COVID-19 safety guidelines: "Our success in fighting this pandemic depends on it."

$86K In Coronavirus Funds Goes To Guildford Health Department

The town's health department is one of the first in the state to be awarded funding to help fight COVID-19.

Residents In Shoreline Areas Warned Of Illness Caused By Bacteria In Salt Or Brackish Water

Symptoms of Vibrio include fever, chills and hypotension and distinctive bullous skin lesions.

Shoreline Residents Warned About Dangerous Bacteria In LI Sound

An unusual number of infections since July prompted the state health department warning about the bacteria found in salt water.

Guilford Has 5 New Coronavirus Cases, 4 From Same Household

​There's 110 confirmed cases in town. First Selectman says, "success in fighting this pandemic depends" on compliance with safety measures.

CVS Opens Guilford COVID-19 Testing Site

CVS Health is opening 12 new COVID-19 testing sites at some CT pharmacy locations, including at the Guilford CVS, 1057 Boston Post Road.

Coronavirus: Guilford To Open Recreation Facilities Immediately

First Selectman Matt Hoey said people should adhere to social distancing as golf courses, tennis courts and playing fields reopen.

Guilford Veterans Donate Portion Of Coronavirus Stimulus Checks

American Legion Post 48 members "can't help physically" but are donating a part of their stimulus checks to help others during the pandemic.

Coronavirus: Guilford To Distribute Masks Tuesday

On Tuesday, masks will be distributed in the Guilford High School parking lot between the 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Guilford Coronavirus Update: Numbers, Mask Use

Guilford officials are reminding the public that mask wearing is now mandatory under most conditions.

Guilford Police's Message To The Public On Coronavirus

Guilford police are asking the public to follow safety guidelines in order to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.

Guilford Coronavirus Update: 59 Active Cases

Here are the latest, local updates on how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting Guilford.

Guilford Coronavirus Update: 51 Active Cases

Here are the latest, local updates on how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting Guilford.

Guilford Coronavirus Updates: New Details On Nursing Homes

Officials said they are working proactively with nursing homes as they face challenges maintaining infection control measures.

Guilford Coronavirus Update: 50 Active Cases

Here are the latest, local updates on how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting Guilford.

Guilford Coronavirus Update: 44 Active Cases

Here are the latest, local updates on how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting Guilford.

Guilford Coronavirus: 10,000 Medical Face Masks Are On The Way

First Selectman Matt Hoey​ has authorized an order of 10,000 medical face masks from a local company.

Guilford Coronavirus Update: 1 Dead, 42 Active Cases

"Guilford's positive cases continue to rise at a steady rate as the spread of the Coronavirus accelerates," First Selectman Hoey said.

12,035 Positive Coronavirus Cases; 554 Total Deaths In CT

On Sunday, state officials reported an additional 60 people died as a result of the new coronavirus.

CT Coronavirus Updates: School, Restaurant, Bar Closures Extended

Gov. Ned Lamont announced Connecticut schools will remain closed well into May amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus Guilford Update: Golf Course Ordered Closed

Town officials said that a re-opening date will be "evaluated on a regular basis."​​

Coronavirus Guilford: Town Hall, Offices To Be Locked To Public

While all Guilford town departments are still operating, residents are encouraged to call and schedule appoints to conduct business.

Coronavirus Guilford: Social Distancing Failure Closes Dog Park

First Selectman says some people at the park aren't following the governor's COVID-19 social distancing order, so it was closed Monday.

Coronavirus: CT Approves Medicaid Increase For Nursing Homes

The state’s 213 nursing homes will receive a 10 percent across-the-board increase in Medicaid payments to help meet coronavirus costs.

Coronavirus Guilford Update: No Shortage Of Scams, Police Warn

Guilford Police have compiled a long and seemingly endless list of coronavirus cons. Be aware. Be safe. We have enough to worry about.

Coronavirus: Quarantined Guilford Firefighters OK, Back To Work

East Haven Town Councilor Joe Deko is also a Guilford firefighter/EMT. He and fellow firefighter Chris Jones just got out of quarantine.

Coronavirus: FEMA Approves CT Request For Disaster Declaration

The White House Sunday announced the approval of Gov. Lamont's request for a disaster declaration which unlocks more help for Connecticut.

Coronavirus Guilford Update: Police, EMTs Exposed To Virus

First Selectman Matt Hoey said four Guilford Police officers and two EMTs were exposed to coronavirus and are under quarantine.

Coronavirus Guilford Update: Guilford Cares Shopping Assistance

A new Guilford Cares program has volunteers grocery shopping or running errands for senior citizens or immuno-suppressed people.