Robin Comey

Governor Lamont issued an executive order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and Cloth face coverings or a higher level of protection are now required in public wherever close contact is unavoidable.

Wearing a mask will help reduce the spread from people who are asymptomatic carriers of the virus. There have been many stories of local volunteers who worked hard to sew face masks for the residents in our community and for those who are caring for our most vulnerable.

The CDC website has instructions on how to create your own mask at home, with or without sewing machines. Some masks can be produced by using common household items. I have repurposed a headband and a scarf I would also like to remind you to please send your kids, including your teens, out with face coverings. I see too many teens who are still going out in groups, not practicing safe social distancing and not using face masks. Take a few minutes to sit down with them and discuss why these behaviors are critical to keeping everyone safe.