Coronavirus Cases In Norwalk This Year Eclipses 4,000 Mark

NORWALK, CT — The number of coronavirus cases in Norwalk since the pandemic began eclipsed the 4,000 mark on Thursday after 92 new COVID-19 cases were reported, according to Mayor Harry Rilling.

A total of 4,050 cases have been reported in Norwalk this year, and as of Friday 155 residents have died as a result of the virus.

The city's infection rate was an average of 55 coronavirus cases per 100,000 people, keeping Norwalk firmly under red alert status. (See the map below) Municipalities in Connecticut with an infection rate of more than 15 per 100,000.

"Virtually the entire state is now in a red-alert, as the virus has continued to spread," Rilling said. "I know people are eager to get tested, and there will be testing available at Vets Park and Brien McMahon Saturday. I remind residents that a test is just a snapshot in time. The health experts caution that people can test negative today, and then test positive tomorrow. The most important thing we can do is to continue following the guidelines: wear a face covering, watch our distance, and wash our hands."

Drive-thru coronavirus testing will be available Saturday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at
Brien McMahon High School on Highland Avenue in Norwalk. No appointment, insurance, symptoms, or doctor’s note is required to get tested. This event is open to everyone, not just members of the school community.

Additionally, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday there will be testing at Vet's Park in East Norwalk. Visit norwalkct.org/testing for the latest updates on testing locations.