OLD LYME — Earlier this evening, Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold released the following statement to the citizens of Old Lyme. It is also posted on the town’s website.
The Town of Old Lyme is taking an active role in overseeing the local response to COVID-19. To date we have:
- Participated in regular conference calls with other municipalities and public health organizations organized by the Office of Governor Ned Lamont.
- Been in constant communication with the Ledge Light Health District and communicated their guidance through our networks, including on our Facebook page.
- Had meetings with our Facilities Manager and implemented new protocols to keep the Town Hall sanitized including the addition of hand sanitizer on the counters of all offices accessible to the public and expanding our cleaning services to ensure that all public surfaces are being sanitized daily. Additionally, all groups using a meeting room are being asked to wipe down tables with provided cleaning supplies before the start of their meetings.
- Signage has been posted in all the bathrooms within Town Hall about proper hand-washing practices.
We continue to closely monitor the situation with guidance from the Ledge Light Health District and the Office of Governor Lamont and we will use our website and Facebook page to communicate important information.
School Closings
Decisions about school closures fall within the purview of the Superintendent of Schools. For his latest communication, please click here.
Other Closings
At this time, the Town Hall is operating normally. Any changes to Town Hall operations will be posted to our website. For other closures follow The Day’s Coronavirus Closures & Cancellations page.
Prevention
The following preventative steps from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are encouraged to help protect the health of the Old Lyme community:
Clean your hands often
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid crowds and close contact with other people
Avoid close contact with people who are sick. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
Stay home if you’re sick
Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care.
Cover coughs and sneezes
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow. Throw used tissues in the trash. Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Clean and disinfect
Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
Additional Resources
For the most up-to-date information from the State of Connecticut on COVID-19, including guidance and other resources, please visit the following link: https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus. Individuals who have questions not answered on the website can also call 2-1-1 for assistance. The information line is available 24 hours a day.
The Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Coronavirus FAQs: https://www.connecticutchildrens.org/infectious-diseases/coronavirus-faqs/?fbclid=IwAR3u1IaCjWQ8tc035UmY2PYsb3YUZLgXv8ckJPghVsRIeLXWkttku6H8NoI
Ledge Light Health District: https://llhd.org/