Ridgefield is Trending Toward RED
Ridgefield is flirting very dangerously with the most critical COVID response level and our data shows that if we continue on this trend over the next seven days, we will be designated by the State as a red town.
We are currently averaging four cases per day occurring in all age groups and have dipped into the red zone three times in the last ten days. As the holidays approach, if we all don’t act promptly to mitigate our current trend, we could see an explosion with a large increase of infections and potential spreaders. The chart below shows Ridgefield’s current New Case Rate along with that of Fairfield County and the State of CT. Note that we have recently been crossing into the Red Alert Zone and the COVID Task Force is closely monitoring this situation.
Being in the red can potentially roll us back to Phase 2 and possibly Phase 1, however, if we increase our vigilance, we still have a short window to alter this trend. We are therefore asking everyone to make sure they are following the State COVID Response rules.
Please be reminded of the following:
• Consider everyone a potential spreader and behave accordingly.
• All indoor and outdoor gatherings in residences are now capped at 10.
• Stay home if you feel ill, wear a face mask when leaving your home, distance at least six feet apart, wash your hands often and sanitize your surroundings regularly.
• Be respectful of the rules because your efforts affect the entire community.
• Keep your eye on the big picture by making sacrifices now so we can continue to allow our schools and our businesses to stay open for the future.
Important links:
www.ridgefieldct.org Click on red banner for COVID-19 updates and charts
www.ct.gov Click on red banner for COVID-19 updates and charts