Naugatuck Valley COVID-19 Case Summary

April 15, 2020 4:00 PM

www.nvhd.org/coronarviruses/COVID-19

Since our last update on Tuesday, April 14th, 2020, NVHD has received 37 new reports of laboratory confirmed
COVID-19 cases across the Valley.

NVHD was notified of ten more COVID-19 associated deaths among Valley residents, including five males and
five females. All ten of the decedents were residents of nursing homes and/or assisted living facilities in
Seymour (6) and Shelton (4). The deaths reported to NVHD today occurred within the last week, not necessarily
since the last NVHD report. 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. We also acknowledge how difficult this is for the
healthcare workers and caretakers who are somewhat of an extended family of these individuals. The NVHD
staff is keeping all the affected in our thoughts and prayers.

For public health surveillance, laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 associated deaths are defined as patients who
tested positive for COVID-19 around the time of death; this is not a determination of the cause of death. The
health district does not have any further details including whether or not there was underlying health issues.
The COVID-19 associated deaths reported by NVHD to-date have been confirmed through laboratory testing.
Additional data regarding Valley COVID-19 associated deaths is available below.

NVHD has linked free mental health and wellness resources for individuals, families, and first responders who
may be experiencing heightened anxiety, stress, and other emotions during this pandemic on the webpage:
www.nvhd.org/coping.

**Please remember, data is preliminary and subject to change**

Test results may be reported several days after the result.
Patient information may be updated after results have already been reported. Changes will be reflected in the new daily totals.
Data sources include: The Dr. Katherine A. Kelley State Public Health Laboratory, Hospitals, and Commercial Laboratories.

Laboratory COVID-19 Related Negative Laboratory

Town/City
Confirmed Cases Deaths Reports Received
Ansonia 101 60
Beacon Falls 22 20
Derby 58 1 51
Naugatuck 105 46
Seymour 95 11 86
Shelton 276 52 81
Total 657 64* 344
*Included in the laboratory confirmed cases.
 Naugatuck Valley COVID-19 Case Summary
April 15, 2020 4:00 PM
www.nvhd.org/coronarviruses/COVID-19

**Please remember, data is preliminary and subject to change**

Test results may be reported several days after the result.
Patient information may be updated after results have already been reported. Changes will be reflected in the new daily totals.
Data sources include: The Dr. Katherine A. Kelley State Public Health Laboratory, Hospitals, and Commercial Laboratories.

Valley Laboratory-Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

160
by Age Group and Gender
140
120
Confirmed Cases

100
95
80 55
55 52
60 54 Female
31
40 34 Male Female

20 47 44 50 46
5 33 34
22
0
0-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80 and
older
Age Group

COVID-19 Associated Deaths Among Valley Residents

50
45
40
35 24
30
25
20
15
3
10 22

5 11
1 2
0 1
0-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80 and
older
Male Female

For public health surveillance, laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 associated deaths are defined as patients who tested
positive for COVID-19 around the time of death; this is not a determination of the cause of death.

Of the 64 deceased, 58 were residents of nursing homes or assisted living facilities. The COVID-19 associated deaths
reported to-date by NVHD have been confirmed through laboratory testing.
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As of 4:00PM on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, 189 (~29%) of the 657 confirmed cases among Valley residents,
are individuals who currently reside in a nursing home, assisted living facility, group home, or other similar
setting.

Laboratory-Confirmed Cases
Valley Residents in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Group Homes, etc.

Ansonia 3

Beacon Falls

Derby 2

Naugatuck 17

Seymour 36

Shelton 131

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140

Valley Residents Currently in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Group Homes, etc.

The above graph includes both living and deceased. The graph includes residents who may currently be
inpatient at area hospital(s).

Please be advised that some towns have multiple facilities reporting COVID-19 cases. Cases are reported by the
individuals permanent address, not the town of the facility in which they may be receiving treatment or
recovering. This data is subject to change since some individuals may end up leaving a facility to recover at
their permanent place of residence.

When an individual or worker tests positive for COVID-19 within an assisted living facility and/or nursing home,
the investigation is led by the State Department of Public Health (DPH) and the State Facility Licensing and
Investigation Section (FLIS). The NVHD remains in communication with the facilities as well as our state agency
partners during the investigation.
 Naugatuck Valley COVID-19 Case Summary
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www.nvhd.org/coronarviruses/COVID-19

Statewide COVD-19 data is available at https://portal.ct.gov/coronavirus and is also linked on the NVHD
website www.nvhd.org/covid19-data.

As a reminder, all data reported is preliminary and subject to change. Test results may be reported several
days after the result. Patient information may be updated after results have already been reported. Changes
will be reflected in the new daily totals.

NVHD receives data and confirmation reports from the following sources: CT Department of Public Health,
Hospitals, Healthcare Providers, Laboratories, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Sometimes, the
local health department receives reports before the State DPH and therefore the numbers reported by NVHD
may differ from the daily report on the State of CT website.