Health & Fitness
Darien Coronavirus Updates: 20 Confirmed Cases, State Says
Local businesses also have pitched in to help the Darien Police Department with meals and masks.
DARIEN, CT — The number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) has reached 20 in Darien as of Friday, according to state health officials.
Statewide, the number of cases is 1,291, and there have been 27 deaths in Connecticut from complications of COVID-19.
In Fairfield County, the number of confirmed cases is 752 as of Friday, and there have been 15 deaths, state officials said.
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Other Fairfield County communities as of Friday:
- New Canaan, 18 confirmed cases (New Canaan's Emergency Management Director Mike Handler puts the number at 24 as of Friday)
- Norwalk, 105 confirmed cases
- Stamford, 76 confirmed cases
- Greenwich, 77 confirmed cases
- Westport, 95 confirmed cases
- Wilton, 25 confirmed cases
On Friday, the Darien Police Department thanked some local businesses for donating meals and masks to officers:
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6' rule in effect: With much gratitude and appreciation, we would like to thank Sal & JoAnn at The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s for providing lunch to our entire staff this afternoon. Thank you for your support #thankyoudarien #darienpolice #darienct pic.twitter.com/vrP5qLrbTw
— Darien Police (@DarienPD) March 27, 2020
We are grateful for your support. Thank you @myrowaytonpizza pic.twitter.com/RLBwlsimJm
— Darien Police (@DarienPD) March 27, 2020
Thank you to Boatworks and the Ely Family of #Darien. Your generosity is much appreciated during this challenging time for all of us. The N95 masks you provided will certainly help in our effort to keep our officers safe while we continue serve our community. #thankyoudarien pic.twitter.com/8fQ2CvZ7fr
— Darien Police (@DarienPD) March 26, 2020
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