Guilford Firefighters Advise Residents Not To Sanitize Face Masks in The Microwave
Fire Departments across the country are reporting that there has been an increase in fires reported in microwave ovens due to face masks being placed in them for sterilization purposes. This is not a recommended practice by microwave manufacturers. The metal in the nose forming area of the mask can heat up and cause a fire. Depending on the manufacturer of the mask there may be more metal located in the mask that can increase the potential for fire. The Centers For Disease Co
COVID-19 Executive Order Safe Stores
Governor Ned Lamont has issued an Executive Order that all retail stores must follow beginning on April 3, 2020. Safe Stores Mandatory Statewide Rules, Amending Executive Order No. 7, Sec. 3. Effective upon the opening of each retail establishment for the first time on April 3, 2020, every retail establishment in the State of Connecticut shall take additional protective measures to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 between and among customers, employees, and other p
First Selectman Issues Emergency Order to Assist Elderly Residents
On April 1, 2020, First Selectman Matthew T. Hoey III signed into to order The Town of Guilford Emergency Order Regarding Town Code Section 247-23 et. Seq. Elderly Tax Relief Program. On March 17, 2020 The First Selectman of The Town of Guilford declared a state of emergency due to the significant danger to public health posed by the spread of COVID-19. This was in response to the significant impact of this pandemic and the shortages of supplies and equipment necessary to pro
Symptoms of COVID-19 Information
Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases. These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure (based on the incubation period of MERS-CoV viruses). Fever Cough Shortness of breath When to Seek Medical Attention If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately. Emergency warning signs include*: Trouble breathing Persistent pain or pressure in the che
