Milford Coronavirus Updates: 45 Deaths Confirmed

MILFORD, CT — The state Department of Public Health for the first time has released the number of deaths for each town in Connecticut and Milford is reporting 45 deaths as a result of the new coronavirus. Milford is reporting 460 laboratory confirmed cases as well.

More than 2,000 people across the state have died and there have been just under 26,000 confirmed cases of the virus in Connecticut.

Here are some key updates from Milford:

Mayor Ben Blake announced today that Milford’s Spring Bulk Waste Pickup Program is scheduled for June 2020.

While traditionally held each May, this year’s Spring Bulk Waste Pickup is delayed until June 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This planned pickup is subject to change and conditioned upon residents respecting new restrictions and rules intended to mitigate safety concerns and promote social distancing, officials said.

Mayor Blake has announced that the City of Milford will allow a 90-day, interest free, deferment of taxes for individuals and businesses that have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The tax deferral program will apply to real estate, motor vehicle, and sewer charges or assessments and allows for a 90-day deferral without interest or penalty.

Residents who wish to apply for this program can visit the Milford Tax Collector’s website or call 203-783-3217 for an application.

"Residents should also be aware that the CVS rapid COVID-19 testing center is now open at 60 Sargent Drive in New Haven, and is providing test results in approximately 30 minutes. Anyone interested in being tested must register online (visit www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing) and make an appointment prior to arriving, however, unlike other testing facilities, patients do not need doctor's referral."