Coronavirus Kills 10 More Naugatuck Valley Residents

SHELTON, CT — The Naugatuck Valley Health District reported that 10 more area residents died from coronavirus-related complications. Six of the residents lived in Seymour and four lived in Shelton; they were all residents from nursing homes or assisted living facilities.

The deaths occurred within the past week. Connecticut as a whole saw 197 more reported coronavirus-related deaths Wednesday, however, many were delayed reports. Thee have been 868 deaths in Connecticut.

"The deaths reported to NVHD today occurred within the last week, not necessarily since the last NVHD report," said Health Director Jessica Stelmaszek. "Nevertheless, it is unfortunate that this virus is attributing to so many deaths among the Valley’s elderly and nursing home/assisted living facility population. This is a very sad and difficult time for the families and loved ones affected by each passing."

Below is the breakdown in the Naugatuck Valley: