West Haven Coronavirus Update: 1st City Resident Dies

WEST HAVEN, CT — A West Haven resident has died of complications from the new coronavirus, Mayor Nancy Rossi announced Wednesday. The resident was 88 years old.

“My fellow Westies join me in extending our heartfelt sympathies to this resident’s family as they mourn the loss and reflect upon the life of their loved one,” Rossi said in a statement. “We hold the family in our thoughts and prayers in this unprecedented time of sorrow. As we anticipate more positive cases of COVID-19, all West Haveners are urged to continue practicing good hygiene and social distancing to slow the spread of the virus.

“We will overcome this unprecedented public health challenge, not as isolated individuals but as members of a true community, with all of us working together.”

West Haven has 12 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus, according to the state Department of Public Health. The city's first confirmed case of coronavirus was on March 18. (To sign up for West Haven breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

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