Norwalk Coronavirus Update: 2 Deaths Reported; Total Now 17

NORWALK, CT — Another two deaths were reported in Norwalk on Thursday due to the new coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of virus-related deaths in the city to 17, according to Mayor Harry Rilling.

Eight of the 17 deaths have been among residents between the ages of 70 and 79, and five have been among residents who were between the ages of 80 and 89. Between the ages of 50 and 59, one person has died, and between the ages of 60 and 69, three people have died.

The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Norwalk stands at 330 as of Thursday, up 15 from the day before. In Fairfield County, the number of new positive cases rose from 1,986 on Wednesday to 2,132 on Thursday.

"It is heart-wrenching to share that two more Norwalk residents have died. I offer my deepest condolences to their family and friends," Rilling said. "While the number of new cases has slowed over the past two days, it does not forecast what may be heading our way. We are by no means out of the woods yet. I ask the public to continue taking all of the necessary precautions to keep themselves and loved ones safe."

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This is part of Rilling's announcement Thursday:

• As the Norwalk community continues to practice physical distancing in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus, some may feel socially disconnected. Mayor Rilling encourages residents to light a light in their windows and for churches and houses of worship to ring their bells or chimes at 7 p.m. each day to offer thanks to first responders and other essential employees, and to show solidarity as a community.
• Yesterday, on April 1 (April Fools’ Day) a message began circulating about schools being closed for the rest of the year. To be clear, Governor Lamont has made no decision about the rest of the school year. Officials are expecting a decision to be announced by April 10. The public is reminded to treat information on social media seriously, but cautiously, as misinformation spread incredibly fast. Kudos to Norwalk Public Schools for responding quickly.
• Reports continue to surface that members of the public are discarding used gloves in the parking lots and sidewalks of shopping facilities. Mayor Rilling has asked the Norwalk Police Department to up enforcement and issue tickets to anyone observed littering.

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.