Last Reported Coronavirus-Related Death In Norwalk Was June 3

NORWALK, CT — Norwalk has not reported a coronavirus-related death since June 3, according to state health officials and Mayor Harry Rilling, which brings the total number of local residents who have died from COVID-19 to 135, as of Tuesday.

Three new confirmed cases of the coronavirus were reported in the city, bringing that number to 2,048.

Statewide, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases rose by 87 to 44,179 as of Tuesday, while the number of deaths from COVID-19 increased by 13 to 4,097.

Hospitalizations in Connecticut dropped by another 31 cases and is now at 293 as of Tuesday. Nearly than 4,700 COVID-19 tests were administered over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of administered tests in the state to more than 310,000.

"While the number of cases has thankfully slowed down that does not mean the need is any less great in Norwalk," Rilling said. "There are nonprofit groups doing some amazing work, and could use a helping hand. If residents are willing and able, I ask they consider filling out the survey so we can help connect them with a local group seeking volunteers."

The survey Rilling is referring to is one created by city and health officials in an effort to match residents who are seeking to help the community with local organizations in need of volunteers. Those interested can complete the Volunteer Survey by visiting bit.ly/norwalkvolunteer.

This is from Rilling's Tuesday announcement:

• Governor Lamont announced that he is ordering an independent, third-party review to be conducted of the preparation and response to the COVID-19 pandemic inside of Connecticut’s nursing homes and assisted living facilities. More details can be found at ct.gov.
• The non-resident vehicle lot (located at Taylor Farm) reached the 50 vehicle capacity today and was closed for the remainder of the day. This was the first time this beach season non-resident parking capacity was met. Resident parking in the main lots remained open throughout the day. Parking capacity and status updates will be posted as-needed throughout the summer on the City of Norwalk Facebook (@CityofNorwalk) and Twitter (@Norwalk_CT) pages.
• To help accommodate expanded outdoor dining on Washington Street, the Norwalk Transit District has implemented detours for the Wheels 11 Bus and Main Avenue Shuttle. More details can be found at norwalktransit.com.

"We have implemented 50 percent parking capacity at the beach for resident parking in this initial phase of reopening, and those 500 spots have yet to be completely full," Rilling said. "Today was the first day the 50 non-resident spots reached capacity. We have one of the best shorelines in the region and I think it’s telling that people want to come to our beach and pay for parking even though swimming is prohibited and no amenities are currently available. We will continue to monitor the parking situation as the weather continues to warm in the weeks ahead."

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.