It is with great sadness that we report three more losses from one of our assisted care facilities. We know all of Ridgefield joins in sending our deepest condolences. Health Director Ed Briggs confirms that our numbers remain consistent with ages still ranging from 2-101.
• Ridgefield Responds, a charity under the Friends of Ridgefield (public 501c-3) has announced a residential rent assistance program for Ridgefield residents who have lost income as a result of COVID=19 and need help with rental payments. Details of this program will be posted tomorrow, April 3 on the town website: ridgefieldct.org.
• If you feel you have symptoms of COVID-19, CALL YOUR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER, who will prescribe a test if needed. Immediately self-quarantine.
• If you test positive for COVID-19, please stay at home. Ask friends or family or one of the many volunteer organizations available to utilize takeout and curbside services. PLEASE quarantine within your home by following CDC precautions on how to protect others living in your household.
• Police are urging you to be aware of potential scams. No one will approach you and ask for information in order to receive your stimulus package. Do not give out information and if you have a question on whether something is legitimate, call the Ridgefield police department nonemergency line: 203- 438-6531.
• Ridgefield’s Emergency Operations Team will provide a COVID-19 live update tomorrow, April 3 at 4pm on ridgefieldct.org and Cable Channel 24 (Comcast) and on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week. The website also has archives of all previous updates. • To sign up to receive messages pertaining to Ridgefield, sign up for CTAlert.gov.
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