Bridgeport, CT (March 7, 2020) – The New York Department of Public Health notified Bridgeport Hospital that a community physician from New York State was diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 6, 2020. This physician, who was asymptomatic, saw a limited number of patients at the Bridgeport Hospital Campus last weekend.
We were well prepared for this eventuality and the small number patients who interacted with this physician have been identified and have been notified and are being managed in accordance with CDC guidance. Given the fact that the physician lacked symptoms at the time of his visit to Bridgeport Hospital, the risk to patients, staff and visitors is very low.
Our top priority remains the safety of staff, patients and visitors. This includes making sure all our employees and medical staff across the health system understand how to protect themselves. The Yale New Haven Health Infection Prevention team has detailed resources available online at https://www.ynhhs.org/patient-care/urgent-care/flu-or-coronavirus.
Similar Articles
5/6/2026
Bridgeport Hospital nurses and staff honored during Evening of Nursing and Philanthropy
Milford, CT (May 6, 2026) – Twenty-five nurses and staff members from Bridgeport Hospital were honored for their incredible work during the 2026 Evening of Nursing and Philanthropy. The award ceremony, which took place at Tyde at Walnut Beach in Milford, recognized the unwavering dedication of the nursing staff and their counterparts. It honored their steadfast commitment to delivering patient-centered care every day.
