4 Coronavirus Deaths Reported In Norwalk This Week

NORWALK, CT — Four Norwalk residents died this week as a result of the coronavirus — three as of Friday and one as of Tuesday — bringing the total number of deaths from the virus to 159 since the pandemic began, according to Mayor Harry Rilling.

"These are just not numbers on the page," Rilling said. "These are our neighbors, colleagues, and friends. My heart breaks for their families and loved ones, and I offer them my deepest sympathies. I ask residents to remember that this virus remains prevalent in the community, and that it can affect any one of us at any moment – we must remain vigilant."

As of Friday, another 42 coronavirus cases were reported in Norwalk, bringing the number of cases to 4,783 since March. In the two-week period between Nov. 15 and Nov. 28, Norwalk reported 722 coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, and the city remained one of Connecticut's red alert communities, according to state health officials.

Norwalk has been under red alert status for seven consecutive weeks, and during the two-week period mentioned above, the virus infection rate was 60.1 per 100,000 people, well above the 15 per 100,000 criteria for red alert status.

According to Rilling:

• Free drive-thru COVID-19 testing is available daily 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Veteran’s Park in Norwalk. Testing will not begin until 8:30 a.m. and the public is advised not to line up early as the park does not open until 7:30 a.m. Due to high demand, testing lines may be closed periodically during the day and there may be significant wait times. Cars should not park on neighboring streets as walk-up capacity is limited. Registration forms can be filled out online and printed at chc1.com.
• Drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be available Saturday, Dec. 5, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Brien McMahon High School, 300 Highland Ave. No appointment, insurance, symptoms, or doctor’s note is required to get tested. This event is open to everyone, not just members of the school community. Visit norwalkct.org/testing for the latest updates.