The Milford Health Department received confirmation of the first death of a Milford resident due to COVID-19. The individual was a female in her late 70s.
“On behalf of the City of Milford, I extend our deepest condolences to family and friends who are mourning this loss,” said Milford Mayor Ben Blake. “As COVID-19 continues to spread in our community, we must continue to come together and do our part as individuals and as a community to prevent the spread of this virus.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with the family of the individual who passed from complications of COVID-19,” said Milford Health Director Deepa Joseph. “As we continue to receive reports on a daily basis of positive cases within our community, I encourage each of you to truly practice social distancing as it is the best tool we have in the fight against COVID-19.”
There were 17 positive COVID-19 cases in Milford as of March 31.
The Milford Health Department continues to monitor cases, as well as identify and notify contacts. Additionally, the Milford Health Department and the state Department of Public Health is working closely with local long-term care facilities regarding potential and/or confirmed cases in these facilities to ensure appropriate measures are being taken to protect facility residents and staff.