Latest Stratford Coronavirus Updates

STRATFORD, CT — The new coronavirus outbreak in Connecticut and across the nation is having vast impacts in Stratford, including the closure of schools and many businesses.

The number of cases of the illness caused by the virus, known as COVID-19, continues to rise and additional measures continue to be announced. The governor has declared a 'Stay Safe, Stay Home' program. All non-life-sustaining businesses in Connecticut have been closed.

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As of Monday, there were 2,571 positive cases of the coronavirus in Connecticut, including 27 confirmed cases in Stratford. A total of 36 people in Connecticut had died as a result of COVID-19.

Here are the latest local updates from Stratford:

March 31

Stratford Coronavirus Update: 27 Confirmed Cases In Town

There were 27 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in Stratford as of Monday, according to an email from the mayor's office.

March 30

Stratford Coronavirus Update: 22 Confirmed Cases In Town

There are 22 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in Stratford as of Sunday afternoon, according to an email from the mayor's office.

March 28

Stratford Coronavirus Update: Total Reaches 20 Confirmed Cases

There were 20 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in Stratford as of Saturday afternoon, according to an email from the mayor's office.

March 27

Stratford Coronavirus Update: 18 Total Confirmed Cases In Town

There were 18 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in Stratford as of Friday afternoon, according to an email from the mayor's office.

Stratford Coronavirus Update: Police To Enforce 5-Person Rule

Stratford police will be actively patrolling and enforcing an order issued Thursday by the governor prohibiting groups from congregating in numbers larger than five, according to a news release from the mayor's office. The order is intended as a precaution against the new coronavirus, which has rapidly spread across Connecticut.

Stratford Man, Eatery Team Up To Serve Free Meal Amid Coronavirus

A Stratford man and a Fairfield restaurant have partnered to offer a free meal to those who are struggling financially due to the spread of the new coronavirus.

Stratford Coronavirus Update: Don't Gather In Parks, Mayor Says

With so many residents not reporting to work or school, I believe it is important to keep our parks and beaches open during this emergency for residents to be able to get fresh air and exercise. But I ask all residents to exercise social distancing and common sense to continue to reduce the potential to spread infection.

Stratford Coronavirus Update: 15 Confirmed Cases In Town

There were 15 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in Stratford as of Thursday afternoon, according to an email from the mayor's office. The new total indicated an increase of four cases since Wednesday.

March 26

Stratford Schools Expand Free Meal Program To Include Breakfast

Stratford's free meal program for students now includes breakfast items.

March 25

Coronavirus Stratford: Confirmed Cases Reach Double Digits

With another four cases of the new coronavirus confirmed by the state in the last day, Stratford's total number of confirmed cases had risen to 11 as of Wednesday.

Coronavirus Stratford: 2 Testing Sites Open In Town

When Murphy Medical Associates opened a site in Stratford to test patients for the new coronavirus, the location initially drew less than 10 people per day. Now lines are forming at the makeshift drive-thru as the virus spreads rapidly across Connecticut, according to the town health director.

March 24

Coronavirus Stratford: 3 New Cases Announced

The number of patients in Stratford to test positive for the new coronavirus has risen to a total of seven, the town announced Tuesday.

March 23

Coronavirus Stratford: Town Staffing Changes Aim To Slow Spread

In an effort to reduce exposure to and transmission of the new coronavirus, Mayor Laura Hoydick on Monday ordered a system of rotating shifts at town offices, alternating between staff in the offices and those who are telecommuting and working remotely.