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COVID-19: Death Toll From Route 7 Assisted-Living Facility Reaches 16 COVID-19: Death Toll From Route 7 Assisted-Living Facility Reaches 16
Covid-19: Death Toll From Route 7 Assisted-Living Facility Reaches 16 The number of residents who have died at a Fairfield County assisted-living facility has jumped to 16. A senior spokesperson for Ridgefield Crossing in Ridgefield said that as of Tuesday, April 14, they could confirm that 16 residents, "beloved members of our community, have passed away after becoming positive for COVID-19." In addition to the deaths,  another 18 residents, and 17 employees have tested positive for COVID-19, the spokeswoman said. "This is a tragic loss for our community, and we extend our thoughts and deepest sympathies to each resident’s family and to our associates …

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Ridgefield Death Toll Now At 10, Marking High Rate For Town's Population COVID-19: Ridgefield Death Toll Now At 10, Marking High Rate For Town's Population
Covid-19: Ridgefield Death Toll Now At 10, Marking High Rate For Town's Population One of Connecticut's hardest-hit communities in the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is now reporting three more deaths, bringing its total number of fatalities to 10. New Breakdown Of CT COVID-19 Cases There are now 84 COVID-19 active cases in Ridgefield with ages of cases ranging from 2 years old to 101.  Ridgefield has a population of around 24,000. By contrast, Norwalk, with a population around 90,000, has 17 fatalities. Ridgefield, despite its relatively low population compared to larger cities in Fairfield County and distance from New York City, has been one of the ho…

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COVID-19: Ridgefield, One Of Hotspots For Pandemic In Fairfield County, Now Has 80 Cases COVID-19: Ridgefield, One Of Hotspots For Pandemic In Fairfield County, Now Has 80 Cases
Covid-19: Ridgefield, One Of Hotspots For Pandemic In Fairfield County, Now Has 80 Cases In one day there are 16 new reported cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ridgefield, considered one of Fairfield County's hotspots. Ridgefield Health Director Ed Briggs confirmed on Monday, March 30, there were 80 COVID-19 active cases in Ridgefield with ages ranging from 12 years old to 101.  The current death toll in toll remains at seven, all at the Ridgefield Crossing senior care facility on Route 7. Briggs estimated that since the average COVID-19 patient infects about eight other people, Ridgefield could have as many as 400 to 500 cases when the pandemic is expecte…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Fourth Fatality In Ridgefield Confirmed COVID-19: Fourth Fatality In Ridgefield Confirmed
Covid-19: Fourth Fatality In Ridgefield Confirmed With the death of another resident at an area senior living facility, the number of positive COVID-19 actives cases in Ridgefield stands at 45. Ridgefield Health Director Ed Briggs, who said the positive cases include residents ranging in age from 19 to 89, bringing the town's total death toll to four. The facility, Ridgefield Crossing on Route 7, said on Friday, March 27, there are 16 residents and six associates who have tested positive.  "These associates, along with all associates who were identified as having high exposure to confirmed COVID-19 cases, have already been outsi…

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by Kathy Reakes