LYME/OLD LYME — The boards of selectmen of both Lyme and Old Lyme and their respective Emergency Management Services are urging ALL RESIDENTS OF LYME AND OLD LYME AND ALL VISITORS TO OUR TOWNS to follow the guidelines from both the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the State of Connecticut.
The Lyme Board of Selectmen state in their most recent Public Health Update, “The main public health goal going forward continues to be slowing the spread of the virus. The best way to do that is to practice social distancing and to follow the other public health recommendations that have been issued. ”
They continue, “We must all take our public health experts’ advice to heart and limit any unnecessary person-to-person contact until further notice. These efforts are essential to help reduce the spread of the virus and limit the number of people who may become infected.”
Old Lyme Emergency Services Director David Roberge spoke to LymeLine by phone yesterday and had the same message, saying, “People must follow the CDC Guidelines and practice social distancing, wash hands frequently, and stay home whenever possible, especially when you feel unwell.” He added that people should cover their nose and mouth with a disposable tissue or elbow when they cough or sneeze and not touch eyes, nose, or mouth if your hands are not clean.
The consistent advice from both towns is, in the words of the Governor, “Stay Safe, Stay Home.”
There is nothing specific in this article to address the issue of people coming to town from epicenters such as NYC. If you’re coming from out of town, please help contain the spread. The last time I posted about this, I was accused of deriding our summer residents and visitors. I mean no such thing. In fact, I’m originally from NYC and will always love NY. In order to keep Old Lyme a somewhat safe haven during these times, for both residents and visitors, if you’re coming from out of town, please look at this link from our town web site:
https://www.oldlyme-ct.gov/home/news/information-returning-summer-residents