Deadly Virus Outbreak Grows at Torrington Group Home.

COVID-19 continues to spread at a state-operated Torrington group home where a 54 year old resident died last week from the pathogen. Seven residents have tested positive, three more were awaiting test results on Monday.

Torrington Mayor Elinor Carbone has been consulting with DDS, the regional health District, and local hospital officials. “DDS’s concern for the residents and staff is palpable,” Carbone told Daily Ructions Monday night. “There is a strong desire to work together to ensure the health and well-being of this community and we admire and appreciate that.”

There is disquiet among some group home workers that managers did not take appropriate measures to provide them with sufficient PPE as the virus threat grew.