Milford Coronavirus Updates: 63 Deaths, 545 Confirmed Cases

MILFORD, CT — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Milford is now at 545 and the number of deaths is up to 63, according to the latest data from the state Department of Public Health.

The number of positive coronavirus cases in all of Connecticut increased by 522 to 34,855 and the number of deaths rose by 84 to 3,125. The number of hospitalizations decreased by another 31 to 1,158 across Connecticut.

Milford officials previously announced that outdoor use of the following City-owned properties shall be permitted for Milford residents only, subject to the restrictions on use set forth below:

COMMUNITY GARDENS, MILFORD SKATE PARK, TENNIS COURTS, PICKLEBALL COURTS, THE ORCHARDS GOLF COURSE, WALNUT BEACH, GULF BEACH, ANCHOR BEACH AND HAWLEY AVENUE BEACH.

The use of the foregoing City-owned properties shall be for Milford residents only and subject to the following restrictions:

Strictly adhere to the Governor’s Executive Orders, including, without limitation, Executive Order (EO) 7N, which prohibits all social and recreational gatherings of more than five (5) people, until such time as EO 7N is further modified or lifted by the Governor;

Maintain Centers for Disease Control (CDC)guidelines on social distancing, which include, without limitation, staying at least six (6) feet apart at all times over entire property including any associated parking areas;

Recommendation to wear a face mask / covering in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, e.g., 6-feet social distance, in accordance with CDC guidelines to provide maximum protection to others (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-fac...), including the most vulnerable individuals in our community, subject to mandatory face mask / covering requirements set forth in the Governor’s EO 7BB;

Walnut Beach, Gulf Beach, Hawley Avenue Beach and Anchor Beach will be open for passive recreation for Milford residents only; no chairs, blankets, coolers, bonfires, any group gatherings or sporting activity will be allowed.

Limited parking will be available at the lots adjacent to Walnut Beach and Gulf Beach from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Milford residents only with a 2019 or 2020 City beach sticker. Parking on the following streets will be restricted to Milford residents only with a 2019 or 2020 City beach sticker: Viscount Drive, Shea Avenue, Joy Road, East Broadway (between Viscount Drive and Joy Road), Gulf Street (between Gulf Pond Bridge and Eveningside Drive), Old Field Lane (between Gulf Street and Ranch Road), Gulf Beach Parking Lot north of Gulf Street; Beach Avenue (between Mont Street and Village Road), Blackall Road, Kings Highway (between origination and Village Road), Village Road, and Mont Street.

Use of the Orchards Golf Course shall comply with State of Connecticut DECD best practices, set forth https://www.csgalinks.org/content/csga/csga-covid-19-resources , relevant CDC guidelines and as may be further restricted by City of Milford Health Department, Milford Recreation Department, or Golf Commission;

Use of tennis courts shall be for Milford residents only and comply with USTA guidelines, set forth https://www.usta.com/content/dam/usta/sections/northern/pdf/usta-best-pr..., relevant CDC guidelines and as may be further restricted by City of Milford Health Department or Milford Recreation Department;

Use of Pickleball courts shall be for Milford residents only and comply with USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) Guidelines, set forth https://www.usapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/COVID-19-RETURN-TO-PLAY..., relevant CDC guidelines and as may be further restricted by City of Milford Health Department or Milford Recreation Department;

Use of the Community Gardens shall be for Milford residents only and be on a rotational basis such that all even numbered plots will be permitted on site Sunday from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8:00 a.m.-sunset. All odd numbered plots will be permitted on site Sunday from 1:00 p.m.-sunset; Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday from 8:00 a.m.-sunset and relevant CDC guidelines and as may be further restricted by City of Milford Health Department or Milford Recreation Department;

Use of the City boat launch shall comply with all relevant DEEP Guidelines, set forth, relevant CDC guidelines and as may be further restricted by City of Milford Health Department or Harbor Commission;

Use of City-owned properties shall be for Milford residents only and permitted only from sunrise to sunset;

Use of basketball courts and playground equipment on City-owned properties continues to be prohibited until further notice.