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Coronavirus Update- Reduction in Wilton Cases, EO 9N, Road Races, Expanded Elderly/Disabled Tax Relief & Case Data

Posted on: November 25, 2020 - 5:04pm

November 25th-The following is data from today’s CT DPH report versus yesterday’s November 24rd report:

  • Wilton:  8 less cases reported.  447 cases YTD.  DPH did not provide an explanation for the reduction, which is equal to yesterday’s increase.  
  • Statewide:  1,872 new cases.  6% of new tests reported were positive.  109,152 cases YTD.
  • Fairfield County:  543 new cases.  36,037 cases YTD.
  • Hospitalized Patients: Statewide, 968 with a 77-net patient increase. Fairfield County, 292, with a 33-net patient increase.
  • Deaths: Statewide, 4,926 with 45 new deaths.  Fairfield County, 1,488 with 10 new deaths.  Wilton, 43, with no new deaths.

EO 9-Increased Fine for Sector Rule Violations

Yesterday, the Governor issued Executive Order 9N, which increased the fine to $10,000 for a nonresidential violation of sector rules and gathering limits, effective 12:01a.m. Thursday, November 26th.  Wilton businesses have demonstrated good compliance with the sectors rules without the threat of a large fine.   

Road Races Paused

The Sector Rules were amended to remove road races from the list of allowable outdoor activities.  A list of virtual road races, including tomorrow’s popular Pequot race, is available on this link. 

Expanded Elderly and Disabled Property Tax Relief

Last night, the Board of Selectmen voted to increase FY2021 tax credits provided through the Elderly and Disabled Tax Relief Program.  The additional tax credits will be applied to January's taxes for current program participants. The related town ordinance allows the Board of Selectmen to take such action when the program’s funding is not fully utilized.  

On Thanksgiving and throughout the holiday weekend, please, behave as if you have the virus and as if those around you do as well.

5 W’s

  • Watch your distance
  • Wear a mask/face covering when you can’t maintain 6 feet of distance whether indoors or outside
  • Walk, run or bike to the right in single file when passing another person on the NRVT, sidewalks and trails
  • Wait to host indoor gatherings
  • Wash your hands

If you have a question, please email me at lynne.vanderslice@wiltonct.org

Lynne Vanderslice

First Selectwoman