Ridgefield Coronavirus Update: First Selectman Tests Positive

RIDGEFIELD, CT — The Ridgefield Office of Emergency Management reported First Selectman Rudy Marconi has tested positive for the new coronavirus.

"Because I have been extremely careful in following all the directives, this is a reminder of how aggressive this virus is," Marconi said in a statement Monday afternoon. "Please stay home."

The OEM said Marconi "wants to re-assure all Ridgefielders that while he doesn’t feel great, he is doing fine and will work from home as he continues to isolate himself."

Town Health Director Ed Briggs said there are 107 people with the coronavirus in town Monday, up from 101 reported Sunday. The expectation is the numbers will climb later Monday, according to OEM officials.

The death toll associated with COVID-19 in Ridgefield remained at 12.

The OEM is requesting that anyone who gathered in groups over the weekend should self-quarantine for 14 days before entering any public areas in Ridgefield.