Number of Coronavirus Related Deaths In Naugatuck Now At 15

NAUGATUCK, CT — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Naugatuck has increased to 259 and 15 local residents have died as a result of complications from COVID-19, according to the latest data from the Naugatuck Valley Health District.

Local health officials said three more Naugatuck residents died as a result of the virus including two men residing in a nursing home.

"Two of the individuals resided in a nursing home, although one individual was inpatient at an area hospital," the Naugatuck Valley Health District reports. "The third individual had a residential address but was in the ICU at another area hospital at the time of his passing. We extend our sincerest condolences to all the families and friends of the individuals who have died due to COVID-19 complications."

"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