Mayor Joseph A. Carfora Tests Positive For Coronavirus

EAST HAVEN, CT — Mayor Joseph A. Carfora said Saturday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus.

He said he was informed of the positive test late on Thanksgiving. He said initially he suffered "mild allergy type signs," which has evolved into "flu like symptoms."

"I feel a bit under the weather with now general flu-like symptoms; I will remain home where I will work remotely," Carfora said.

He shared a message with residents.

"My situation should be used as an example. As your Mayor I am required to be out, and to meet with people on a regular basis. While that is the case, we certainly have cut back on in-person meetings and direct contact as much as humanely possible.

"But even in the new COVID-19 reality, there are simply some responsibilities that cannot not take place virtually in the day to day running of our community. With that being said, we have undertaken extensive safety measures in town hall and throughout our departments.

"Even taking these precautions I cannot say that I have been perfect about wearing a mask nor can I say that I have sanitized my hands each and ever time I enter or leave a room. Like all of you, I work hard to do my very best, but that, in so many instances is simply not enough. The virus is unnervingly random, so I, like so many others, have no idea where, when, or how I contracted it."

He urged residents to be vigilant concerning their own personal health and safety.