Greenwich Coronavirus Updates: 212 Residents Test Positive

GREENWICH, CT — Over 200 Greenwich residents have now tested positive for the new coronavirus, according to town officials. During a press update Monday evening, First Selectman Fred Camillo said 212 residents in total have tested positive the virus, also referred to as COVID-19, as of Monday afternoon, according to the Greenwich Health Department.

That number is up from the 185 positive cases reported on Friday, April 3, Camillo said. (To sign up for Greenwich breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

Camillo also provided an age breakdown of residents who have tested positive, each of whom are being monitored by the town health department:

• Ages 0-9: 1
• Ages 10 - 19: 2
• Ages 20 - 29: 21
• Ages 30 - 39: 34
• Ages 40 - 49: 30
• Ages 50 - 59: 46
• Ages 60 - 69: 41
• Ages 70 - 79: 21
• Ages > 80: 16
• Total: 212

During the press update, Greenwich Hospital COO Diane Kelly said 16 patients at the hospital in total have died as a result of the virus, however they were not all Greenwich residents as the hospital draws in patients from Westchester County, N.Y., as well as other areas in Connecticut.

"Of course, we're disappointed whenever we have a fatality, but that is part of what we're dealing with," Kelly said during the press update. "Certainly those are not all Greenwich residents."

Greenwich Hospital also reports, as of Monday afternoon, there were 107 COVID-19 positive patients being treated in several different hospital units. So far, 108 patients have been discharged from the hospital and continue their recuperation at home, Camillo said.

To date, 2,372 people have been tested at the hospital's outpatient tent and 888 have tested positive. These numbers reflect both patients who live in Greenwich and patients from other municipalities in Connecticut New York.

"As the number of positive cases grows, it is imperative for everyone to continue social distancing, wear facial coverings when outdoors and continue all of the other safe practices including frequent hand washing, using hand sanitizer," Camillo said in a statement. "This is especially important as Fairfield County continues to be the epicenter of new diagnoses every day."

With Easter and Passover taking place this week, a time when many families typically gather together to celebrate, Camillo said last week he advised residents to continue social distancing during the holiday period.

"Right now, I would continue doing what you're doing," Camillo said during a press update on March 31 . "Nothing has changed, regardless of what the holiday is. The virus doesn't take the day off, so we have to remain vigilant."

He also recommended residents get creative with ways they can still enjoy the holiday.

"If you have a computer, this would be a great time to try out an Easter gathering over Zoom," Camillo said. "It's probably not the same as being there in person, but it will certainly be memorable and it will certainly make you look forward to next year."

While Town Hall continues to be mostly closed to the public, Camillo said town departments continue to operate smoothly even though most residents' needs must be met either online or over the phone, and he has not received any complaints.

"For the most part, I have not been contacted by anyone who has been having a hard time," Camillo said.

Over the weekend, a resident even reached out to him for help regarding getting married in town.

"I reached out to the town clerk, and that was all taken care of," Camillo said. "People are cognizant of the fact that there are not too many people on site [in the building]. Residents can access the website and do things over the phone and online...it seems to be working."

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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.