Stamford Police Officer Battling Coronavirus Returns Home

STAMFORD, CT — A Stamford Police officer recently returned home after weeks of battling the new coronavirus at Greenwich Hospital and, later, at a rehabilitation center. In a Facebook post Tuesday, the department revealed Michael Burke, an officer and a city resident, began showing sign of the virus during the week of March 23.

After becoming symptomatic, Burke was taken to Greenwich Hospital to meet his personal physician. He later tested positive for the virus, also referred to as COVID-19, and was immediately admitted to the facility, police said. (To sign up for Stamford breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

After a "three-week battle," Burke was released from Greenwich Hospital last week and transferred to a rehabilitation facility, police said. On Tuesday, Burke was finally transported home from the facility by his fellow officers.

"Officer Burke and the Stamford Police family would like to thank all the courageous doctors and nurses of Greenwich [Hospital], Stamford Hospital and Cassena Care [rehabilitation facility], who treated Officer Burke and continue to care for his mother," police said on Facebook.

Police also thanked the many officers who provided Burke's family with "food, good wishes and prayers" during this difficult time.

Burke, in turn, expressed gratitude toward everyone involved in his recovery, and asked for prayers for his mother and "all who are battling this dangerous virus," according to the post.

"Let's use Officer Burke's story to motivate all victims who are currently battling this virus," police said. "Welcome home Officer Burke."

Read the full post on the department's Facebook page here.