WATERBURY, Conn. — Another high-profile leader has tested positive for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19: Waterbury Police Chief Fred Spagnolo.
Police Public Information Officer David Silverio says that the Chief had symptoms on Saturday evening - a slight cough and chills. Spagnolo was tested on Sunday and came up COVID positive.
Sunday evening Silverio said, "His spirits are good, I just spoke with him, he continues to engage his command staff via text as is common place 24/7. He is in quarantine and will be following his MD’s advice."
An aide to Mayor Neil O'Leary also reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. Officials said the mayor has had two tests so far and both have come back negative.
This was an update posted to Mayor O'Leary's Facebook page regarding the positive cases:
Good evening Waterbury. Please see below information regarding the reinstatement of municipal building access restrictions.
Since Thursday, October 1st the City of Waterbury’s Health Department has been notified of an additional 60 residents who have tested positive for COVID-19. In response to this recent uptick, and in an effort to protect the safety of our residents and our city personnel, Waterbury City Hall, the Chase Municipal Building, the Jefferson Square Office Building, the Waterbury Water Department, and Waterbury Water Pollution Control will be partially closed to the public beginning Monday, October 5th.
Mayor O’Leary remains deeply committed to providing essential services to our residents. However, we ask that residents conduct city related business over the phone or internet to the greatest extent possible. Below you will see contact information for city departments that will offer appointments for essential service requests. In addition, city personnel will be stationed on the first floor of Waterbury City Hall, the Chase Municipal Building, and the Jefferson Square Office Building for individuals who arrive with immediate questions.
