2,001 Coronavirus Cases In Norwalk, Mayor Says

NORWALK, CT — The number of Norwalk residents with the coronavirus (COVID-19) increased by four on Friday and reached a milestone with the city reporting 2,001 confirmed cases, according to Mayor Harry Rilling. The number of residents who have died of complications from the virus stood at 130 on Friday.

Statewide, the number of coronavirus-related hospitalizations dropped by 71 beds and stood at 577 as of Friday, according to state health officials.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Connecticut grew by 203 to 41,672 as of Friday, and the number of COVID-19 deaths increased by 42 to 3,868, state health officials said. (Don't miss local and statewide news about coronavirus developments and precautions. Sign up for Patch alerts and daily newsletters.)

In Fairfield County, 188 people were hospitalized with the virus as of Friday, a decrease of 23 from the previous day. The continued drop in hospitalizations in the county and the state is a positive sign, officials said.

"This looks like a nice weekend to get some fresh air at the beach or go for a walk at the park," Rilling said. "I ask residents to please remember to follow all precautions while out in public, including wearing a face covering when you cannot socially distance. It is imperative that while we try to enjoy a normal weekend that we remember these are not normal times. COVID-19 is still very much here.

"We've come a long way in our battle against coronavirus, but this fight is still ongoing. Please continue following all health and safety guidelines at work, when going out to eat, or if visiting a park. Have a nice weekend, Norwalk and stay safe."

This is from Rilling's Friday announcement:

• Governor Lamont issued new guidance Friday which raised gathering limits to 10 people for indoors and 25 people outdoors, and religious, spiritual, and worship gatherings limited to 25 percent of capacity or up to 100 people for indoors, and a maximum of 150 people for outdoor worship. Social distancing still must be maintained.
• With nice weather expected this weekend, City officials urge residents to verify their license plate information before heading to a park or beach. Nonresidents will be ticketed and towed for not following parking regulations. As a reminder, amenities such as playgrounds and picnic tables, are not currently available. Residents can verify license plate information online at norwalkct.org/passes.
• Residents are reminded that the State of Connecticut has an online portal available for customers or employees to report COVID-19 safety violations. Visit ct.gov/coronavirus for more information or to file a complaint.
• While the Norwalk Public Library is currently closed, there are many online resources, such as eBooks and movies, available for free to those with a library card. Visit norwalkpl.org for more information or to sign-up for a library card.

Members of the public are encouraged to sign-up for the City's CodeRED Emergency Alert Notification System at norwalkct.org/codered. Updates on City services, hours, and community resources will be routinely published at norwalkct.org/citynews. The latest health updates can be found at norwalkct.org/coronavirus.