Darien Coronavirus Update: 1st Death Reported; Cases Reach 109

DARIEN, CT — A Darien resident died over the weekend of complications from the new coronavirus (COVID-19), the town's first virus-related death, announced First Selectman Jayme Stevenson.

Details of the patient were not disclosed, but in a Facebook video to the town, Stevenson offered her condolences to the person's family.

"This isn't just a data point, it's a member of our community, and we're very, very sad," Stevenson said, adding that the victim was close to the age of her and her husband. "So please extend your prayers to this family."

As of Monday afternoon, 109 Darien residents were confirmed to be suffering from the virus, most of whom are between the ages of 40 and 69, according to Stevenson.

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Statewide, there were 6,906 confirmed cases in Connecticut as of Monday, and 206 people have died from COVID-19, according to state health officials. Nearly half of the deaths, 101, were in Fairfield County.

Stevenson said that beginning on Friday, April 10, the town is adding more drive-thru coronavirus testing hours in the morning at the high school. The Friday hours are in addition to the Monday effort, which the town established last month. Click here for more information.

In addition to the announcements in the video mentioned above, Stevenson also urged residents to continue social distancing efforts and begin to wear masks in public, among other recommendations. To watch Stevenson's video (which runs about 6 minutes and 45 seconds), click here.