New Canaan Coronavirus Update: Town To Give Masks To Residents

NEW CANAAN, CT — The town will distribute free face masks to residents on Saturday, April 25, as part of New Canaan's efforts to slow the spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19), announced Mike Handler, director of Emergency Management.

The distribution event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Waveny Park, but will be given out by school district. Information on distribution is as follows:

• The site for distribution will be Waveny Park
• Masks will be distributed on Saturday, April 25th between the hours of 9 am and 3 pm
• To control traffic, we have allocated time slots based on school districts:

1. Residents living in the South School District: 9 am – 11 am
2. Residents living in the East School District: 11 am – 1 pm
3. Residents living in the West School District: 1 pm – 3 pm

• You can check which district your home is in by going to the Town’s website at www.newcanaan.info and clicking on the COVID-19 Link
• Each vehicle should ideally have one family member
• You will be instructed to roll down your rear passenger window and masks will be dropped into your vehicle
• Each car will receive 4 simple face masks—there will be no exceptions

• The safest place for our seniors and at-risk residents is in their homes
• We have and continue to supply this segment of our population with masks and they do not need to visit Saturday’s distribution site to pick up masks
• If you are in need of a mask, please call our Health Department at (203) 594-3037 and we will arrange to deliver you a mask

"We know that no matter how well we plan this distribution project, challenges will emerge," Handler said. "We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding."

The number of coronavirus-related deaths in Fairfield County as of Wednesday increased to 584, while the number of confirmed cases in the county climbed to 9,883. (Don't miss local and statewide news about coronavirus developments and precautions. Sign up for Patch alerts and daily newsletters.)

Connecticut had 22,469 confirmed coronavirus cases, up by more than 2,100, as of Wednesday, and 1,544 coronavirus-related deaths, an increase of 121.

Hospitalizations statewide rose by 23 to 1,972 as of Wednesday.

Click here to read Handler's Wednesday announcement.