Latest Brookfield Coronavirus Updates: 52 Confirmed Cases

BROOKFIELD, CT — The state Department of Public Health has confirmed there are 52 cases of the new coronavirus in the Town, as of Sunday evening.

Since Saturday, an additional 469 Connecticut residents tested positive for the virus, bringing the total to 1,993 cases across the state, state officials said. Thirty-four people have died. One additional death was reported on Sunday. A total of 404 people have been hospitalized, and more than 11,900 Connecticut residents have been tested.

Gov. Ned Lamont announced he was notified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency that his request for a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Connecticut in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been approved, unlocking additional federal assistance programs for the state.

Brookfield Public Schools are closed until April 20. Students are currently engaged in distance learning.

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The Brookfield Library is closed. Numerous resources, including books, magazines, audiobooks, movies, music and research databases are available from the library online.

The State has announced it has suspended accepting applications for the Connecticut Recovery Bridge Loan Program. Over 4,000 applications have been received, and the funding has been doubled to $50 million. Any business that did not file prior to the deadline may consider the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan Assistance Program.

Brookfield First Selectman Steve Dunn says the Town is establishing a dedicated general telephone line and email addresses for those who do not know who they specifically wish to speak to in town hall with any concerns or issues. Residents with questions about the coronavirus should call 211 or contact the State through its online portal. Until those are established, Dunn suggests sending all inquiries by email to his office at sdunn@brookfieldct.gov or call 203-775-3700 to leave a message.