Norwalk Coronavirus Update: Confirmed Cases Reach 271 On Monday

NORWALK, CT — The number of cases of the new coronavirus in Norwalk rose by 45 on Monday to 271, the most in Connecticut by more than 50 cases, according to Mayor Harry Rilling and state health officials.

Over the weekend, two deaths were reported in city related to COVID-19, bringing the death toll to five in Norwalk. No deaths were reported in Norwalk on Monday. Statewide, deaths reached 36, 21 of whom were from Fairfield County, officials said.

By age group, the most cases in Norwalk (58) are among residents between the ages of 30 and 39. The next highest age group is 50 to 59, with 57 cases.

In Fairfield County, the number of cases went from 1,245 to 1,445 on Monday, representing more than half of the cases in Connecticut.

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"I was pleased to see local businesses implementing additional physical distancing protocols today," Rilling said, referring to the emergency orders he issued over the weekend. "These measures will go a long way in helping slow down the spread of coronavirus. I know that my emergency orders have upset some residents. I wish I didn’t have to take such drastic measures, but the health and safety of our entire community is my top priority. We are all in this together, and as our data shows, this virus does not discriminate based on age. Everyone one of us can be at risk, and we all have to do our part."

The orders, which take effect at 8 p.m. Monday, restrict vehicular access to city parks and beaches, cut occupancy rates for businesses in half, and establish that only one person per household is permitted to shop at one time. More details can be found here.

This is part of Rilling's announcement Monday:

With the passage of a $2 trillion economic stimulus package and the 2020 Census underway, officials are warning the public of potential scams. The public should be wary of fraudulent emails, text messages and social media posts falsely asking for personal information, such as social security numbers, to receive a stimulus check. More information from Attorney General William Tong can be read here.

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.