Greenwich Coronavirus Updates: 706 Residents Test Positive

GREENWICH, CT — The number of Greenwich residents who have tested positive for the new coronavirus has risen to 706 as of Monday, May 4, according to Greenwich Health Department Director Caroline Baisley. That number is 24 more than the 682 positive cases reported by town officials on Friday, May 1.

Town officials also noted 39 Greenwich residents have died from the virus, also referred to as COVID-19, as of Sunday, May 3, according to the state Department of Public Health.

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Additionally, Greenwich Hospital reports that, as of Monday, there were 65 patients who tested positive for the virus being treated in several different units of the facility, town officials said.

So far, 398 patients have been discharged from the hospital and continue their recuperation at home. To date, 5,149 people have been tested at the hospital, with 1,715 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 on Friday, the town began the "limited reopening" of various Greenwich parks, as well as the town's four marinas, this week.

Cos Cob Park reopened Monday and will be open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., with monitors limiting access to ensure social distancing, town officials said. At this time, no restrooms will be open at any facility.

Visitors to parks and the marinas must wear masks at all times and refrain from congregating, which includes picnicking and playing sports, officials said. If social distancing protocols are not followed, access to those facilities will be reduced or closed, according to officials.

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

The last entry to all parks and marinas will be an hour before the posted closing time, according to officials.

Residents with questions about COVID-19 are encouraged to call one of the following Greenwich Health Department phone lines: 203-622 -7865; 203-622-7703; 203-622-7614; 203-622-7842 and 203-622-7836.