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Updated Mask Guidance (7/30/21)

Posted on: July 30, 2021 - 11:20am

New London County has been declared a region of "substantial" COVID19 transmission. The CDC currently recommends that all individuals wear masks indoors in regions of substantial transmission — regardless of vaccination status. There is not yet an Executive Order from the Governor mandating this. However, the Uncas Health District has encouraged us to share and follow this guidance.

The Towns of Franklin, Sprague, Bozrah, and Salem are reported to be hotspots near us.

Town employees will wear masks in our facilities until we receive new guidance. We encourage residents to do the same. Masks will be available at entrances for your convenience.

Facts via the Uncas Health District:

1. Getting vaccinated prevents severe illness, hospitalization, and death; it also helps reduce the spread of the virus in communities.

  • Unvaccinated individuals should get vaccinated and continue masking until they are fully vaccinated.
  • With the Delta variant, this is more urgent than ever. The highest spread of cases and severe outcomes is happening in places with low vaccination rates

2. Data show Delta is different than past versions of the virus: it is much more contagious.

  • Some vaccinated people can get Delta in a breakthrough infection and may be contagious.
  • Even so, vaccinated individuals represent a very small amount of transmission occurring around the country.
  • Virtually all hospitalizations and deaths continue to be among the unvaccinated.

3. In areas with substantial and high transmission, CDC recommends that everyone (including fully vaccinated individuals) wear a mask in public indoor settings to help prevent spread of Delta and protect others.