DMHAS mental health facilities in CT report 161 COVID cases, 4 deaths

May 27--HARTFORD -- The state Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services announced Tuesday that a total of 73 patients and 88 staff members have tested positive for COVID-19.

The agency reported Friday a fourth patient in one of the DMHAS inpatient psychiatric facilities died due to complications related to the coronavirus.

In all, 45 patients at two Middletown locations -- Connecticut Valley Hospital and 10 Whiting Forensic Hospital -- have recovered from the virus, according to a news release.

Sixty-nine of 86 staff members provided medical documents showing they recovered from their infections and are cleared to return to their duties, according to the release.

Connecticut Valley Hospital: Sixty-three patients, 44 staff

Whiting Forensic Hospital: Ten patients and 18 staff

Capitol Regional Mental Health Center: Three staff

Connecticut Mental Health Center: Nine staff

River Valley Services: Two staff

Southeast Mental Health Authority: Two staff

Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System: Seven staff

Western Connecticut Mental Health Network: Three staff

For information on coronavirus in Connecticut, visit portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus.

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