Westport Coronavirus Updates: 95 Confirmed Cases, State Says

WESTPORT, CT — The number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) has reached 95 in Westport as of Friday, according to state health officials.

Statewide, the number of cases is 1,291, and there have been 27 deaths in Connecticut from complications of COVID-19.

Westport is no longer the Connecticut community with the highest number of cases, Norwalk has the most with 105. Fairfield County has 752 confirmed cases as of Friday.

"The Governor has issued another Executive Order restricting all social and recreational gatherings to no more than five people," said First Selectman Jim Marpe in a statement. "Although there are some exceptions to this order, it is advice that we must take into consideration for every situation. Very simply, for the benefit of yourself, your families, and your neighbors, DO NOT allow more than 5 people to congregate in your neighborhood, place of business, or in your home, unless they are from the same household currently isolating together. We continue to suggest that people get fresh air and exercise, but please do so responsibly and do not gather at any town park or recreation facility."

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From Marpe's March 27 update:

In order to continue prioritizing the COVID-19 response, but to keep the public meeting aspect of our local government going, the following updates to public meetings should be noted.

• Elected bodies will continue to meet as needed and meetings will be televised on the usual cable channels using Zoom technology.
• Meetings of committees and subcommittees of the elected bodies will be limited to essential items and will be held in consultation with the Chair or Moderator of the elected body and will not be televised.
• Meetings of boards, commissions, and committees appointed by the First Selectman will be limited to essential items and will only be held after consultation with First Selectman.

Information for Seniors and At-Risk Population:

Guide www.westportct.gov/covid19resources that provides up-to-date financial and social services information for the most vulnerable and at-risk members of the community.

Residents are reminded to contact Human Services at 203.341.1050 or humansrv@westportct.gov if they or a neighbor has an emergency need of either food or medications.

Other relevant information from Governor Lamont’s Executive Order No. 7N and the State’s response to COVID-19 may be found at ct.gov/coronavirus

For updates, please check the Town website at www.westportct.gov/covid19 or #Westportctcovid19info.