Coronavirus Wallingford: 2 Confirmed Cases In Town

WALLINGFORD, CT — Two cases of the new coronavirus have been confirmed in Wallingford, the town’s health department announced Wednesday. Director of Health Stephen A. Civitelli said the cases were confirmed Wednesday morning.

“Town leadership has been preparing for the inevitable rise in confirmed cases and continues to coordinate a response with our state and regional health partners to limit the spread of the virus,” Civitelli said in a statement. “As our community adjusts to all the changes to our daily lives, the focus for the Health Department has been evaluating the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its potential impact to Wallingford residents. At this time, there is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19 infection nor is there specific treatment.

“Symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough and shortness of breath. Transmission is thought to occur primarily through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes, similar to how influenza and other respiratory illnesses spread.”

Officials did not disclose details on the confirmed cases in Wallingford. (To sign up for Wallingford breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

Civitelli advises residents take the following steps to protect themselves and family members:

• Practice good hygiene and wash your hands with soap and warm water for a minimum of 20 seconds
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick and large social gatherings
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
• Stay home when you are ill and until fever free for 72 hours without fever-reducing medicine
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe
• If you suspect you have been exposed to the COVID-19, contact your health provided.

Anyone with questions regarding the coronavirus, can call the Wallingford Health Department at 203-294-2065.