The number of COVID-19 cases in Ridgefield is 143 and the current death toll remains at 20.  Emergency Management Director Dick Aarons says this is a cumulative number and not a list of active infections. It sometimes disagrees with the state numbers because the Health Director Ed Briggs does a “deep dive” making sure there are no redundancies or other inaccuracies in reporting.  Aarons says that because people have been practicing social distancing, wearing face coverings when social distancing can't be maintained,the Greater Danbury area is approaching the plateau, if not already on it. He stresses that everyone should continue to keep up these safe practices.