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Staff COVID outbreak closes Darien Library Susan Shultz FacebookTwitterEmail The Darien LibraryThe Darien Library DARIEN Library officials said the facility will be closed Thursday due to staff members testing positive for COVID-19. The library will be closed through at least March 10. The library tweeted Thursday morning that it would be closed in order to complete contact tracing and sanitizing. “The health and safety of our community and patrons is our top priority,” the tweet said. Director Kiera Parrott said the library has four cases among the staff and said she is meeting with the Darien Department of Health on Thursday for guidance on when it may be safe to reopen. ....
In Darien, firefighters must wait for COVID vaccine Susan Shultz FacebookTwitterEmail Darien EMS Post 53 member Kelsey Olvany received her COVID-19 vaccine in early January. Olvany, a Darien High School student, is a first responder, driver and VP of Student Affairs for Post.Contributed / DARIEN The state’s rollout process continues to frustrate some in Darien, as firefighters have yet to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Though other towns included their fire departments in Phase 1A, Darien’s three volunteer fire departments Darien, Noroton and Noroton Heights are not classified as medical first responders, thus currently do not qualify to get the shot. ....
Over 400 COVID vaccinations given in Darien Susan Shultz FacebookTwitterEmail The Town of Darien has vaccinated over 400 with first doses of the Moderna vaccine. Vaccine is limited to those over 75 years old and is given by appointment only, which can be arranged/scheduled through the Darien Human Services Department at 203-656-7328 or through www.Darienct.gov which leads to the state department’s VAMS site.Town of Darien / DARIEN The town has administered 430 first doses of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine so far, according to a Code Red message from First Selectman Jayme Stevenson Thursday night. Currently, only those over 75, as part of the first tier of Phase 1b or those eligible under Phase 1a are able to make appointments. ....
Superintendent: COVID vaccine rollout caused significant confusion for Darien teachers Susan Shultz FacebookTwitterEmail 1of5 The Town of Darien vaccinated 110 people this week and has clinics scheduled next Tuesday and Wednesday. Vaccine is limited to those over 75 years old and is given by appointment only, which can be arranged/scheduled through the Darien Human Services Department at 203-656-7328.Town of Darien /Show MoreShow Less 2of5 The Town of Darien vaccinated 110 people this week and has clinics scheduled next Tuesday and Wednesday. Vaccine is limited to those over 75 years old and is given by appointment only, which can be arranged/scheduled through the Darien Human Services Department at 203-656-7328.Town of Darien /Show MoreShow Less ....