Stamford Coronavirus Updates: City Has 3,096 Confirmed Cases

STAMFORD, CT — City officials announced Tuesday evening there have been 3,096 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Stamford as of May 26, according to state Department of Public Health. That number is up from the 3,075 confirmed cases of the virus, also referred to as COVID-19, reported by the state a day prior, city officials said.

In the city's daily "COVID-19 situation newsletter," officials also noted the state's interactive dashboard that tracks cases and deaths across the entire state indicates Stamford has had "182reported deaths attributed to COVID-19 cases" as of May 26.

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City officials also noted Stamford will host a mask giveaway on Wednesday, May 27, at Sacred Heart Church, located on Schuyler Avenue, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Also that night, the city's Board of Finance will hold a special budget meeting at 6:30 p.m., which residents can attend virtually through this link (webinar ID: 775-517-595), or via phone by dialing 415-655-0060 (access code: 248-723-368).

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COVID-19 is caused by a member of the coronavirus family that's a close cousin to the SARS and MERS viruses that have caused outbreaks in the past. All information about the city's response to the virus can be found on the city website.