Fairfield Coronavirus Update: Man Dies From Virus

FAIRFIELD, CT — A Fairfield resident has died in connection with the new coronavirus, the first selectwoman’s office reported Saturday. The death is the first in town to be associated with the virus — also called COVID-19 — which has rapidly spread across Connecticut and nearby states in recent weeks.

The Fairfield resident who died was an 85-year-old man with underlying medical conditions, according to a town news release.

“I extend my sincere condolences to the family who lost a loved one during this difficult time,” First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick said in the news release. “… The loss of one of our residents to COVID-19 underscores the vital importance to follow health professional’s advice so that we can protect each other as this pandemic will continue to impact our town.”

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As of Saturday morning, the number of Fairfield residents with confirmed cases of the virus had risen to 20, according to the news release, an increase of two since Friday afternoon. Statewide, there were 1,291 confirmed cases Friday, 27 of which were fatal and 752 of which were in Fairfield County, according to state data.

Kupchick on Saturday acknowledged health professionals and first responders working to minimize the outbreak and urged residents to comply with Gov. Ned Lamont’s “Stay Safe, Stay Home” executive order against gathering or traveling in groups. In Fairfield, all public recreation areas are closed, as are the physical locations of schools and non-essential businesses across the state.