Cheshire Coronavirus Update: 1st Confirmed Case In Town

CHESHIRE, CT — The first positive case of the new coronavirus in Cheshire has been confirmed, officials announced Wednesday. The Chesprocott Health District has notified the town of its first positive case of COVID-19. Two additional potential positives are awaiting confirmation from the Connecticut Department of Public Health, officials said.

“Chesprocott is working with the individual to ensure all appropriate CDC guidance is followed to limit any potential for exposure,” Health Director Maura Esposito said.

Town Manager Sean M. Kimball is reminding residents that, while this first positive is “not surprising, it underscores the critical importance of staying home, social distancing, avoiding contact, practicing good respiratory hygiene, washing your hands, avoiding touching your face, and disinfecting surfaces.”

“The primary concern of Chesprocott and the Town is to keep our community safe and to slow the spread of this virus,” Council Chairman/Mayor Rob Oris said. “We are doing all we can to help protect our community, and we ask all our residents to assist our efforts by staying home as much as possible and adhering social distancing. We send our thoughts and best wishes to our neighbor for a full recovery.”

The resident’s age and gender weren’t disclosed. Officials are advising residents that feel ill to contact their personal physician for advice and guidance.

Officials say the town is “wishing this resident a speedy and uncomplicated recovery.”

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