Community Corner
Ridgefield Coronavirus Update: 12 Dead, 100 Cases Confirmed
"These numbers remind us of how diligent we must remain in keeping our most vulnerable population safe," First Selectman Rudy Marconi said.
RIDGEFIELD, CT — The Town Health Director Ed Briggs has confirmed the death toll in Ridgefield stemming from the new coronavirus is now 12.
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Town is 100, ranging in age from 2 - 101.
"These numbers remind us of how diligent we must remain in keeping our most vulnerable population safe," First Selectman Rudy Marconi said in a news release.
Marconi is advising residents to continue to isolate as much as possible, practice social distancing when it is necessary to go out and follow all the recommendations provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Connecticut had another 362 laboratory confirmed coronavirus cases reported Saturday along with 33 more deaths. The state also had 124 additional hospitalizations, which brings the total to 1,033.
The state has had a total of 5,276 confirmed cases and 165 deaths. There have been more than 22,000 coronavirus tests administered.
Gov. Ned Lamont said that Fairfield County is expected to see cases peak in the next two to three weeks followed by New Haven County about two weeks later. Hartford County's surge is expected in mid to late May followed by eastern Connecticut.
Ridgefield Responds, a charity under the Friends of Ridgefield (public 501c-3) has announced a residential rent assistance program for Ridgefield residents who have lost income as a result of COVI-19 and need help with rental payments. Details of this program are posted on the town website: ridgefieldct.org. Contributions can be sent to: Friends of Ridgefield – Ridgefield Responds, 400 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877. Please notify employers who sponsor matching contributions.
