Danbury Sets Up Coronavirus Hotline

DANBURY, CT — The City has set up a community hotline to field questions about the new coronavirus, Mayor Mark Boughton announced Saturday.

"Please be aware that this is a dedicated hotline is for community members who are concerned about symptoms they may have. Other inquiries can be directed to the hospital websites," Boughton posted on social media.

People experiencing symptoms are encouraged to call this line to cut down on the high-volume call-intake of the city's emergency departments and medical practices.

The hotline 888-667-9262 will be staffed 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week, Boughton said.