Case Numbers
Today — February 11 — Stamford has 12,298 confirmed cases. Last week —February 4 — Stamford had 11,971 confirmed cases. These numbers suggest Stamford has had 327 new cases in the past week, roughly 47 new cases per day on average. The City of Stamford has compiled a visualization of data up to February 9.
Residents can read daily updates on new cases in Stamford by visiting the State of Connecticut’s dedicated website for COVID-19 updates located here: https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/COVID-19-Data-Tracker.
Vaccine rollout
The State of Connecticut is currently in Phase 1b of its vaccination rollout.
Starting today, Thursday, February 11, residents over 65 can begin scheduling vaccine appointments. Click here to sign up.
This phase includes:
- Healthcare personnel,
- Long-term care facility residents,
- Medical first responders,
- Individuals 65 and older,
- Residents and staff of select congregate settings.
See a complete list with details on the State of Connecticut’s website.
Need a COVID-19 Vaccine?
- Vaccines are given by appointment only.
- The following is a list of vaccine providers located in Stamford.
- Stamford Health – One Hospital Plaza http://stamfordhealth.org/covid19vaccine
- Call Stamford Health’s assistance line at 203.276.7300.
- Community Health Center (“CHC”) – 22 Fifth Street https://dphsubmissions.ct.gov/OnlineVaccine
- Call the State’s Vaccine Appointment Assist Line at 877.918.2224.
- Community Health Centers (“CHC”) – Lord & Taylor Parking Lot
Drive-through COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinic. Enter at the northern entrance on Long Ridge Road.
- Call the State’s Vaccine Appointment Assist Line at 877.918.2224 to register.
- Check www.211ct.org for more locations:
Missed your vaccine appointment due to weather? Here's what you can do:
- Did you schedule at Stamford Health? Stamford Health has a policy of calling every resident who has their appointment canceled by weather. If you have not been called, please call their phone assist line at 203.276.7300.
- Did you schedule at a site other than Stamford Health? Please call 877.918.2224 (or "211" if you are in Connecticut) to reschedule.
Other resources
Questions about COVID-19 or the vaccine? Send them to AskMayorMartin@stamfordct.gov and they will be answered on the Mayor's weekly Tuesday night COVID-19 Livestream (on Facebook and YouTube).
All information about Stamford’s response to COVID-19 can be found on our website at www.stamfordct.gov/covid19.
All information about Reopening Guidelines can be found on our website at www.stamfordct.gov/reopenstamford.
Residents interested in volunteer efforts to assist with the COVID-19 public health emergency can visit Stamford Together for more information at https://www.stamfordct.gov/stamfordtogether.
Residents can click the following links to read data on reported cases in Nursing Homes or Assisted Living Facilities.
Stamford COVID-19 testing sites:
- Free testing sites, no insurance necessary:
- CIC Health. 845 Canal Street. Open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Appointments are recommended, but some walk-ins are accepted. Schedule an appointment online. Results generally within 24 – 30 hours.
- Sema4. Located in Stamford High School’s Hillandale Avenue parking lot every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Community Health Center. Cove Island Park and Scalzi Park. Open every day, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Testing is first come, first serve.
- Family Centers. 60 Palmer’s Hill Road. Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pre-register online or walk in with no appointment.
- Optimus Healthcare. 805 Atlantic Street. Open Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.; 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Testing is first come, first serve.
- Other testing sites, generally covered by insurance (check with your provider):
- DOCS Urgent Care. 2001 West Main Street. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Open Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Schedule an appointment online or call 203.658.8291.
- Stamford Hospital. Operated by Stamford Health. Open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Schedule an appointment by calling 203.276.3300. Must have a doctor’s order faxed.
- Tully Health Center. Operated by Stamford Health. Open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Schedule an appointment by calling 203.276.3300. Must have a doctor’s order faxed.
- AFC Urgent Care. 3000 Summer Street. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Open Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Testing is first come, first serve.
- CVS Health. 1938 W Main Street, 229 Hope Street and 969 High Ridge Road. Drive-thru testing. Schedule an appointment online.
- Additional testing availability:
- Accessible Pharmacy offers in-home testing for blind, low vision, elderly, veteran, and disabled residents. Schedule an appointment online or call 215.799.9900.
- More information on testing in Stamford available here.
State
The protocol sets up a system for state agencies and municipalities to coordinate with United Way 2-1-1 and Connecticut’s network of shelters to ensure that the most vulnerable populations receive protection from the severe conditions.
More information available here.
Governor Ned Lamont announced Connecticut residents over the age of 65 will be eligible to schedule COVID-19 vaccination appointments starting on Thursday, February 11, as the state rolls into the next part of phase 1b of its vaccination program. Vaccinations for individuals over the age of 75 and those within phase 1a will continue.
Services & Schools
Services
Stamford’s Christmas Tree Pickup is ongoing. Residents are asked to keep their Christmas Trees curbside for City crews to pick up.
- City crews performing Christmas Tree Pickup also perform snow removal. Christmas Tree Pickup has been delayed due to the Winter Storms.
Schools
- All Grab & Go meal locations will be closed on Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 15. Children 18 years and younger may pick up four breakfast and four lunch meals. All Grab and Go sites will operate on their regular schedule on Wednesday, February 17.
Stamford Public Schools (SPS) announced that students from all three of the district’s high schools were recently recognized for their outstanding submissions in the 2021 Connecticut Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Competition. The students are:
- Daniel Mihok, AITE: Honorable Mention, Poetry (Teacher: Edward Donnelly)
- Rodrigo Sierra Vettorazzi, AITE: Honorable Mention, Dramatic Script (Teacher: Edward Donnelly)
- Ivana Nique, SHS: Two Gold Keys, Ceramics (Teacher: Carolyn Daher)
- Charlotte Long, WHS: Two Honorable Mentions, Photography (Teacher: Tamara Dilworth)
- Iker Gonzalez, WHS: Honorable Mention, Painting (Teacher: Robin Konrad)
- Did you know by filling out the Free and Reduced Meal Application, you may be eligible for more than just meals. Your student may be eligible for: free or reduced fees for sports or camps, WiFi services, reduced Advanced Placement (AP) test fees, and discounted college application fees.
- Click here for details.
- Superintendent Dr. Tamu Lucero released her weekly message to the district on Friday.
Events & Meetings
Events
- Stamford Downtown is accepting proposals for its upcoming outdoor art exhibit, the Piano Project, Art in Public Places in Stamford Downtown.
- The Piano Project is an interactive exhibit that will bring both art and music to the streets of Stamford Downtown. Artists, through a juried selection process, will paint and decorate upright pianos that will be on display all summer for the public to interact and play.
- This is the last week to apply. Application deadline is Tuesday, February 16, 2021.
- Stamford Downtown is partnering with the Stamford Symphony and The Palace to present a free music performance on Saturday, February 13 at 6:30 pm in The Palace Café.
- The concert can also be viewed and heard from the sidewalk outside The Palace Theatre at 61 Atlantic Street.
- Stamford Downtown and Stamford Tables present 2021 Winter Restaurant Weeks, begins Monday, February 15 and continues through Sunday, February 28.
- Participating restaurants, menus and details can be found here.
- The Ferguson Library will host Rick Slager, Founder and CEO of Acacia Living, in an online event on Zoom called Civility in America: The Wisdom of Civility on Wednesday, February 24 at 6 p.m. Registration is required.
- Click here to register.
- The City of Stamford will host a COVID-19 Update Livestream on Tuesday, February 16 at 6 p.m.
- More details will be available here.
- Send questions to AskMayorMartin@stamfordct.gov
- Stamford’s COVID-19 Situation Update Livestream is hosted every Tuesday at 6 p.m. Residents can visit this link to see the livestream or archives of previous livestreams. The livestream is also accessible on the City of Stamford’s Facebook page.
Municipal meetings
- Board of Assessment appeal hearings for the 2020 Grand List and the 2019 Motor Vehicle Supplemental List will be conducted remotely in March 2021.
- Applications will be accepted if filed and received by the Assessor’s office by February 19 at 4:30 p.m.
- All supporting documents must be submitted to the Assessor’s office by February 26 at 4:30 p.m.
- Click here for more information.
- Stamford’s Board of Representatives next regularly scheduled meeting will be on Monday, March 1 at 8 p.m.
- Stamford’s Board of Finance next regularly scheduled meeting will be on Thursday, February 11 at 7 p.m.
- Stamford’s Board of Education next regularly scheduled meeting will be on Tuesday, February 25 at 7 p.m.