Number of Coronavirus Related Deaths In Naugatuck Now At 11

NAUGATUCK, CT — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Naugatuck has risen to 252 and the number of COVID-19 related deaths has increased to 11, according to the latest information from the Naugatuck Valley Health District.

"Today, NVHD learned of three laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 associated death from our nursing homes, Naugatuck (2), Seymour (1) and Shelton (1). Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time," local health officials said. "Deaths reported to and by NVHD occurred within the last week, not necessarily since the last NVHD report. 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."

all graphs via the Naugatuck Valley Health District