Madison Coronavirus: 5 Deaths, 66 Confirmed Cases

MADISON, CT — The death toll in town due to the new coronavirus now stands at five, according to First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons, and there have been 66 confirmed COVID-19 infections. Of those, 11 reside at local skilled-nursing facilities.

"Our hearts are with those afflicted by this virus," Lyons said.

Madison will also be getting "back to regular governing activities," Lyons said, utilizing web videoconferencing platform Zoom. The Board of Selectmen will meet this Monday at 7 p.m. and the Board of Finance will meet this Wednesday at 7 p.m. for a Public Hearing, followed by a Regular Meeting. Residents may watch these and other Board and Commission meetings via YouTube live stream, or join the meeting by clicking on the Zoom webinar link on the calendar event. More information is available on the town website.

"Many residents have asked about the timeline for re-opening local businesses and town operations," Lyons said in a statement. "Right now, the Governor’s Reopen Connecticut Advisory Group is anticipating a gradual loosening of restrictions in small steps starting in June. Town government is currently looking at what this might mean for town operations, the summer beach season, and other town functions and programs. More details will be communicated to the public once a plan has been finalized."