Greenwich Coronavirus: 710 Residents Test Positive For Virus

GREENWICH, CT — The number of Greenwich residents who have tested positive for the new coronavirus has risen to 710 as of Wednesday, May 6, according to Greenwich Health Department Director Caroline Baisley. That number is four more than the 706 positive cases reported by town officials on Monday, May 4.

Town officials also noted 40 Greenwich residents have died from the virus, also referred to as COVID-19, as of Tuesday, May 5, according to the state Department of Public Health.

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Additionally, Greenwich Hospital reports that, as of Wednesday, there were 56 patients who tested positive for the virus being treated in several different units of the facility, town officials said. That number is down from the 65 reported by the hospital on Monday.

So far, 417 patients have been discharged from the hospital and continue their recuperation at home. To date, 5,344 people have been tested at the hospital, with 1,737 people testing positive, town officials said.

All of these numbers reflect both patients who live in Greenwich and patients from other areas in Connecticut, as well as Westchester County, N.Y., town officials said.

Limited Reopening of Parks, Marinas

As announced last week, the limited reopening of Byram and Greenwich Point parks, as well as the town's marinas, begins Thursday, May 7. Visitors should wear masks when it is not possible to social distance and refrain from congregating, including picnicking or playing sports, town officials said.

If social distancing protocols are not followed, access to those facilities will be reduced or closed, officials said.

Residents must have a 2019 or a 2020 Greenwich park pass, a state-issued ID or a driver's license that shows a Greenwich address to access Greenwich Point and Byram Park. Marina access will be limited to those with a 2019 or 2020 marina facility use permit, officials said.

The last entry to all parks and marinas will be an hour before the posted closing time. Town officials have also provided a list of rules for residents to observe while at both parks, which can be found here.

See also: Rules For Reopening Of Greenwich Point, Byram Parks Released

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COVID-19 is caused by a member of the coronavirus family that's a close cousin to the SARS and MERS viruses that have caused outbreaks in the past.