Ridgefield public safety agencies, the Ridgefield School system, and the State of Connecticut’s Governor’s office continue to coordinate efforts to prevent the potential local spread of the COVID-19 virus in the State. As of today, there are still no confirmed cases of this virus in our State.
As explained in my previous update, the best way to prevent the spread of the COIV-19 virus and all other respiratory diseases include:
- Avoiding close contact with people who are sick
- Avoid touching yours eyes, nose and mouth
- Stay home when you are sick
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissues and then throw the tissue in the trash
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using regular household cleaning products or sprays including cellphones, keyboards, and computer mice
- Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds and if soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
The Town is installing hand sanitizer stations at the entrances of our public buildings for the public to use on the way in to our facilities to help reduce the spread of germs. We have also put sanitizers near all computers that the public have access to, and instruct them to sanitize prior to and after using our computers. We have increased the cleaning and sanitizing of all public building hand rails, public counters and all frequently used public areas and Town offices. Our Public Safety personnel are following CDC guidelines for how to protect themselves and you during this time as well.
We ask residents who have traveled to any CDC Level 3 or Level 4 countries to follow the CDC recommendations for quarantines. In addition, we ask that all residents traveling to keep a watchful eye on the travel advisories and information provided from the CDC before traveling and when returning to our area. You may find travel information at http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html
You can find Governor Lamont’s most recent press release in regards to the COVID-19 virus at http://portal.ct.gov/Office-of-the-Governor/News/Press-Releases/2020/03-2020/Governor-Lamont-Urges-Connecticut-Residents-to-Follow-Ongoing-Travel-Guidance-From-CDC
Both the CDC and WHO (world health organization) have extensive information about this virus and their recommendations. As the information is rapidly developing and changing, we always suggest you review their guidelines and public information for the most up-to-date info. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html - CDC Link
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 - The WHO link