No Coronavirus Patients Currently At Greenwich Hospital

GREENWICH, CT — Town officials announced Wednesday there are currently no patients who tested positive for the coronavirus being treated at Greenwich Hospital. This marks the first time since March 13 the hospital has not had a patient who tested positive for the virus, also referred to as COVID-19, in their care.

In a statement released early Wednesday evening, town officials said the hospital has discharged 583 patients so far, and they are continuing their recuperation at home. (To sign up for Greenwich breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

According to Greenwich Health Department Director Caroline Baisley, 836 Greenwich residents have tested positive for COVID-19 as of July 1. That number represents 12 more cases than those reported a week ago, on June 24.

A total of 50 Greenwich residents have died from the virus as of June 30, according to the state Department of Public Health.

Baisley also expressed concern that most recent cases of the virus in Greenwich have been residents between the ages of 20 and 40 years old.

"While the state is allowing for outdoor gatherings of 25 people, and indoor dining in restaurants, it is imperative that residents remember that face masks need to be worn when social distancing of six feet is not possible," town officials said in a statement. "Frequent hand-washing also is advised."

In light of the Fourth of July holiday weekend coming up, town officials also offered public health guidelines for residents who are planning events. Anyone attending or hosting a barbecue is asked to have everyone bring their own food and plastic utensils.

Officials also said food should go directly from the grill to a person's plate as opposed to a big tray of food. Different households are also encouraged to sit together, separately from others.

"Whether you are heading to the beach, a pool or dining out, wear your mask and stay at least six feet apart from those not in your household," officials said. "Bring your own disinfectant wipes to clean shared chairs or pool toys."

Anyone traveling from one of the 14 states recently identified as "high infection rate states" are also mandated to self-quarantine for 14 days.

"A negative COVID-19 test result does not mean the quarantine advisory can be ignored, as the incubation period can last up to 10 or more days," officials said.

Residents with questions regarding COVID-19 are asked to call the Greenwich Health Department's phone lines: 203-622 -7865; 203-622-7703; 203-622-7614; 203-
622-7842 and 203-622-7836.