Brookfield Coronavirus Updates: Number Of Cases Holds Firm At 58

BROOKFIELD, CT — First Selectman Steve Dunn has announced the Town is implementing a new system that will allow officials to broadcast, via voice, text and email updates, the status of the new coronavirus pandemic for residents daily.

"This will be an opt-in service so in the next few days look for instructions on how to opt in on the town website," Dunn said. "Please take advantage of this as it will be a critical link in keeping our residents informed."

Unlike most municipalities in southwestern Connecticut, Brookfield's number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has held steady for the past two days, at 58, according to the state Department of Public Health.

"This is expected to change and to grow but I think that this is an indication of how well Brookfield is supporting the self-isolating protocol," Dunn said in an update posted to the website.

Gov. Ned Lamont announced that a 6-week-old newborn from the Hartford area died from the virus; the baby is believed to be the youngest victim of the virus in the country.

Lamont also announced another 429 positive coronavirus cases in Connecticut along with 16 new deaths. There have been a total of 3,557 cases and 85 deaths in the state.