Politics & Government
Mayor Hospitalized After Testing Positive For Coronavirus
Mayor Joseph A. Carfora was hospitalized after suffering from severe coughing spells since his coronavirus diagnosis.
EAST HAVEN, CT — Mayor Joseph A. Carfora was hospitalized this weekend after contracting the coronavirus.
Carfora was informed on Thanksgiving he tested positive for virus. He said he soon experienced flu-like symptoms. This weekend, he began feeling particularly unwell and after informing his physician, he was admitted to Yale New Haven Hospital.
"As you know, I previously tested positive for COVID-19," Carfora said in a statement to Patch Tuesday. "Over the weekend I just wasn’t feeling great. My cough had worsened and it began to become an encumbrance, so I thought it was time to speak with my doctor.
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"Out of an abundance of caution, he had me admitted to the hospital where I was under the care of some special individuals dedicated to caring for those with COVID-19."
He said he was treated with medication and got rest that his cough prevented.
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Carfora said he continued to work in the hospital, talking regularly to key staff.
He said he was feeling "much better" and will be released from the hospital later Tuesday.
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