Wilton's town-owned basketball courts close after nearly 20 residents were found on Comstock court

Yesterday, during her evening COVID update, Wilton First Selectwoman Lynne Vanderslice announced that all town-owned basketball courts were ordered closed by Wilton Health Director. She explained, "On recent evenings, at any one time, there have been close to 20 residents on the Comstock basketball court.  As you all know basketball requires very close contact."

Vanderslice said she would continue to monitor and discuss the situation. "In the meantime, it is critical that all residents exercise good judgment about minimizing the spread of the virus.  Youth sports organizations must actively monitor compliance with their plan for play.  Residents attending games should follow social distancing and face-covering requirements," said Vanderslice.

Since the start of Phase 2 Reopening, Wilton has reported 23 new Covid case. "Across the state, residents aged 29 and below comprise the largest increase in share of statewide new cases.  We are seeing the same trend in Wilton," Vanderslice explained.