Norwalk Coronavirus Update: Another 4 Residents Have Died

NORWALK, CT — Four more Norwalk residents died of coronavirus-related causes on Friday, bringing the total number of deaths to 64, according to Mayor Harry Rilling.

Additionally, another 25 confirmed cases in the city were reported, bringing the number to 1,390.

"I am sorry to share the news that four more of our residents have died from coronavirus," Rilling said. "This is a horrible virus that is robbing our friends and neighbors of more years with their loved ones. I pray for these families and all who have been impacted by COVID-19."

Statewide, the number of hospitalizations dropped by 70 cases to 1,877 as of Friday, but the number of deaths rose by 125 to 1,764. (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 new positive cases climbed by more than 200 on Friday from 10,008 to 10,227.

On Friday, Rilling also announced that the annual Fourth of July Fireworks at Calf Pasture Beach was canceled this year due to the coronavirus.

"I know people are eager to try and get back to normal, but we must listen to the experts who are studying COVID-19 on when it will be safe to gradually reopen," Rilling said. "I know I won’t be the only one closely watching for updates from the Reopen Connecticut Advisory Group, but right now, the best thing we can do to help save lives and slow the spread of this virus is to continue practicing physical distancing and stay home unless absolutely necessary."

This is from Rilling's Friday announcement:

• Governor Lamont announced yesterday the members from the health, business, workforce and education communities who will serve on the Reopen Connecticut Advisory Group. This panel will consult with the Lamont administration and legislative leadership on the reopening of Connecticut’s economy and education system as the nation emerges from the unprecedented public health emergency caused by COVID-19. More details here.
• Spring Waste Collection continues the week of April 27 for residents with Thursday and Friday City garbage collection. All yard waste must be curbside by 6 a.m. on Monday, April 27, as the truck only passes by once. Collection guidelines and future dates can be found here.
• Mayor Rilling announced that the Fourth of July Fireworks in Norwalk at Calf Pasture Beach have been canceled. This annual event generally attracts more than 20,000 people from Fairfield County and New York to Norwalk, and officials want to limit the size of crowds. This decision follows the cancellation of the City’s annual Memorial Day Parade. Future scheduled summer events remain subject to change.

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.