Health & Fitness
Ridgefield Coronavirus Update: 179 Confirmed Cases, 31 Deaths
Here are the latest, local updates on how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting Ridgefield.
RIDGEFIELD, CT — The Connecticut Department of Public Health has confirmed that 179 cases of the new coronavirus have been reported in Ridgefield as of Thursday, and 31 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19. All of the fatalities but two are from nursing homes and assisted care facilities, according to Health Director Ed Briggs.
Connecticut currently has 27,700 total confirmed coronavirus cases, 2,257 deaths and 1,650 hospitalizations. For the eighth straight day hospitalizations declined in Connecticut.
Gov. Ned Lamont said "Main Street retail businesses" such as shoe, toy, jewelry, and boutique stores will be allowed to reopen on May 20. He said employees will be required to wear masks.
Lamont said restaurants would be allowed to open on May 20 for outdoor dining only. Bar areas would remain closed.
