Norwalk Coronavirus Update: 4 More Deaths Reported, Mayor Says

NORWALK, CT — Four more Norwalk residents have died as a result of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) as of Tuesday, bringing the total to 36, according to Mayor Harry Rilling. The city also saw the number of confirmed cases of the virus climb by 26 to 773.

"Any time I learn of another death in our community it's like a punch to the gut, but I know that is nothing compared to what these families are feeling," Rilling said. "Coronavirus took their loved ones away from them too soon, and I am sorry for that. My thoughts and prayers are with them during these difficult times."

He added, "I know a lot has changed for many of us over the last month since the first positive case of COVID-19 was reported in Norwalk. It's been a hard, frustrating, and in many cases, heartbreaking month. Norwalk, we'll emerge in a new normal someday, but we are not out of the woods just yet. I thank the public for their continued cooperation and patience as we navigate these uncharted waters together."

Stamford remains the Connecticut community with the most confirmed cases with 1,525, followed by Bridgeport with 859, according to state health officials. Norwalk has the third highest number of cases. (Don't miss local and statewide news about coronavirus developments and precautions. Sign up for Patch alerts and daily newsletters.)

In Fairfield County, the number of confirmed cases grew by more than 200 from Monday to 6,213, and the number of deaths in the county stands at 287 as of Tuesday.

Rilling and Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton participated in Gov. Ned Lamont's daily COVID-19 briefing Tuesday afternoon, agreeing with the governor's plans to reopen the state when it's safe to do so.

This is from Rilling's Tuesday announcement:

• It has been a month since the first positive case of COVID-19 was reported in Norwalk. City officials continue to stress that the coronavirus pandemic is ongoing, and not to relax physical distancing measures which have been proven to slow the spread of the virus.
• The City is live streaming meetings on YouTube, but received feedback that the page was difficult to find. The City created a new link (norwalkct.org/youtube) that when entered into a browser automatically launches the City’s official YouTube channel. The public can subscribe to the YouTube channel to receive notifications about the latest videos.
• City officials remind members of the public and local nonprofits of information and resources available on the City’s website during COVID-19. Members of the public can complete a volunteer survey and the City will help connect them with a local organization who is seeking help. Additionally, nonprofits can complete a survey on the services they are providing and resources they need. Finally, residents can view Community-Based Organizations that are offering assistance. These resources can be found at norwalkct.org/citynews.

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.