Staff COVID outbreak closes Darien Library
Susan Shultz
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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.
Darien parents criticize school district s remote learning decision
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A discussion of how decisions are made to reopen or go remote was held on Thursday, Jan. 7. Above, left, Schools Superintendent Alan Addley, left, Board of Education Chairman David Dineen, below, medical advisor Dr. Timothy H. Kenefick, and right, schools head of nursing Alicia Casucci.Darien TV79
Superintendent Alan Addley said decisions regarding whether students are remote, hybrid or in-person is based on the health of the children and staff.
“That is the only reason there are different factors but that is my only motivation and priority,” he said.