Westport Coronavirus Update: Officials Urge Social Distancing

WESTPORT, CT — Thought the number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) in Westport stood at 174 as of Monday evening, a number unchanged since the previous day, local health officials are continuing to urge that residents keep up social distancing efforts.

"Although we are hearing that the 'curve' may be flattening in Westport and Weston, there are still new cases being recorded with each new day," officials wrote on the district's website. "The spread of the virus is SLOWING but has not stopped. Therefore, it is important to continue social distancing and diligently practicing those things that have shown to be effective in preventing the virus from spreading."

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In Fairfield County, the number of coronavirus-related deaths climbed to 262 as of Monday, and the number of cases eclipsed the 6,000 mark with 6,004, according to state health officials.

Statewide, 602 people have died of complications from the virus as of Monday, and there are 13,381 confirmed coronavirus cases in Connecticut, led by Stamford with 1,486.

Additionally, more than 1,700 people currently are hospitalized for COVID-19, and more than 44,000 patients have been tested in the state.