4 New Coronavirus Cases In Madison Tied To Family Travel, Events

MADISON, CT — First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons said that Madison has four new COVID-19 cases since last Wednesday, bringing the total number of active cases to five.

She said the new cases "span several age groups, are generally travel related, and mostly fall within a family group," in her weekly update.

Lyons noted that the new cases, "...highlight the importance" of following Gov. Ned Lamont's self-quarantine requirements for coming back to Connecticut from another state.

"If you plan on traveling, please stay up to date on the state's quarantine list, as this list was recently updated to remove five states," she reminded. Those states are Alaska, Arizona, Delaware, Maryland, and Montana.

And Lyons said the "recent significant spike in positive cases in Danbury should also act as a warning sign for us that community spread can ramp up very quickly."

Though most of that city's outbreak has been linked to spread within families who have traveled, attended large worship services and youth sporting events, and then attended family events, she said.

"As we move forward with end of summer celebrations and back to school activities in our community, we must continue to do everything we can to prevent a resurgence in our town," Lyons said, adding residents should continue to practice social distancing and mask wearing guidelines and continue frequent hand-washing.

She also said the Madison is "still pausing" the launch of all fall youth sports "until further clarification on allowable activities can be obtained by the Department of Public Health and the CIAC.

"These organizations are working together to finalize guidelines and expect to release final plans by the end of this week," Lyons said. "We are closely monitoring these discussions and will take appropriate action for any Town supported programs when final guidance is available."