Darien COVID Update: 37 Active Cases at Darien High School and 168 Quarantines, Vaccine Clinics, and More

In her most recent COVID-19 community update, First Selectman Jayme Stevenson reported 95 cases and one new hospitalization have been reported in the two-week period since January 8th.
 
Stevenson said, "There are 921 aggregate cases from 629 unique households, 27 hospitalizations and 8 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic here in Darien.:
 
Please continue reading below for the complete update.
 
Darien Public School Cases
 
Darien Public Schools report 37 active cases resulting in 168 quarantines. The prohibition on team sports expired on 1/19. Darien Public Schools and the Darien Health Department are working closely with school district coaches to reinforce all COVID rules for the safe resumption of low and moderate risk sports.

Vaccine Information

Phase 1b of the State’s vaccine plan began on Monday, January 18th. Only Connecticut residents who are 75+ or were part of Phase 1a can register at this time.

Darien residents 75+ can register online at the link in the red bar at the top of the Town of Darien homepage at www.Darienct.gov or you can call the Darien Health & Human Services Department at (203)656-7328 for assistance. Additionally, Stamford Health has opened a vaccine clinic at the Stamford Hospital. More information and a registration link for the Stamford clinic is available at StamfordHealth.org. Telephone assistance is available from the State of CT at (877)918-2224.  

Vaccine Clinic

Yesterday, the Darien Health Department held their first vaccine clinic at Town Hall for Darien residents only. We plan to hold 2 clinics each week depending on vaccine supply. Appointments are required. Walk-ins will be turned away. Again, only folks 75+ or those eligible under Phase 1a may register at this time. We will announce when the State expands vaccine eligibility.

As always, I recommend you speak to your healthcare provider to see if the COVID-19 vaccine is right for you.

With the roll out of vaccine, we are beginning to feel hopeful the end of the pandemic is in sight. However, your continued diligence in wearing masks, distancing and washing your hands will help keep our community healthy and safe while we work through the State’s vaccination plan.  

 

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Submitted by Darien, CT

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