Coronavirus Fairfield: 5 Confirmed Cases In Town

FAIRFIELD, CT — There were five confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in Fairfield as of Saturday afternoon, the first selectwoman said in an email to residents.

The number has continued to rise since the town’s first confirmed cases were announced Wednesday. Gov. Ned Lamont reported 29 new coronavirus cases since Friday as well as an additional death; there is a total of 223 cases in the state and five deaths.

“I ask that you practice safe social distancing of at least 6 feet between non-household members,” First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick said in Saturday’s email.

Kupchick also addressed the executive order issued Friday by Gov. Ned Lamont, which requires that all businesses not deemed essential close their physical locations starting Monday evening and stay closed through April 22. Essential businesses include those that provide healthcare, utilities, transportation, food, medicine, social services and construction.

“Everyone is encouraged to work from home if possible,” Kupchick said in the email.

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In addition to businesses, public recreation areas are closed, while town services have adjusted operations and students are learning remotely.

Kupchick assured residents that despite bare shelves, grocery stores are not experiencing shortages.

“The empty shelves are the result of unnecessary panic buying,” she said in the email.

However, the state is short on personal protective equipment, Kupchick said, asking anyone with a supply of gowns, thermometers, gloves or masks available for donation to call 211.

For more information about the new coronavirus and how Fairfield is responding to it, visit fairfieldct.org/covid19.