Naugatuck Coronavirus Updates: 343 Cases, 25 Deaths Reported

NAUGATUCK, CT — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Naugatuck has increases to 343 and a total of 25 deaths have been reported, according to the Naugatuck Valley Health District.

"Today, NVHD learned of 3 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 associated deaths among Valley residents who were residents of nursing homes in Naugatuck (2) and Seymour (1)," local health officials said. "We extend our sincere condolences to the families of the individuals who have lost their loved ones due to COVID-19 complications."

Approximately 125 Naugatuck residents residing in nursing homes or assisted living facilities have contracted COVID-19.

For public health surveillance, laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 associated deaths are defined as patients who tested positive for COVID-19 around the time of death; this is not a determination of the cause of death. The health district does not have further details including whether there may have been underlying health issues or other contributing factors.

On April 10, 2020, the State Department of Public Health started to include COVID-19 deaths that are not laboratory-confirmed in daily reporting. NVHD will now report on COVID-19 associated deaths including both a) persons who tested positive for COVID-19 around the time of death (laboratory-confirmed) and b) persons who were not tested for COVID-19 whose death certificate lists COVID-19 disease as a cause of death or as a significant condition contributing to deaths (probable) in Table 2.