Covid-19: Stamford, At Epicenter Of Pandemic In Connecticut, Now Has 1,045 Cases, 23 Deaths
Stamford continues to be at the epicenter of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Fairfield County with more than 1,000 confirmed cases and 23 deaths, the most for any city in the state of Connecticut.
According to the latest figures released on Wednesday, April 8 around 6:30 p.m., Stamford had 1,045 COVID-19 cases and 23 deaths.
Officials said Stamford is likely experiencing peak transmission of COVID-19 right now and encouraged residents to stay home and avoid contact with others.
Overall, Fairfield County has the highest number of cases in the state with 4,417 confirm…
Four Fairfield County Residents Test Positive For Covid-19, Including Child, Lamont Says
Four Fairfield County residents have tested positive for the novel strain of the coronavirus, including a child, as well as one person in Litchfield County, Gov. Ned Lamont announced.
The child who tested positive is from Stratford, state officials said during a press conference on Thursday afternoon, March 12. The Stratford School district has closed all of its schools.
In addition to the child, a Stamford woman in her 60s also tested COVID-19 position. She had recently returned from a trip to Italy. The woman is being treated at Stamford Hospital.
In addition, a New York resident, …
Sen. Duff: Don't Panic; Mayor Martin: City Getting Ready For 'Coordinated Response'
Don't panic. Everyone's telling us to wash our hands yet stores all over Fairfield are out of sanitizer. At press time, the U.S. death count from coronavirus or COVID-19 is 19, and there are 126 reported cases in 13 states — including 13 in New York State, 10 of these in Westchester, so far, as reported here in Daily Voice. Still, none are reported in Connecticut, where Fairfield County officials are getting ready.
Stamford Mayor David Martin said Wednesday, March 4, that there is no coronavirus in Stamford, where public safety and other city officials, Stamford Hospital, school and religiou…
ONS Names Area Native Tim Corvino, M.D., As CEO
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS), a leading provider of multi-specialty orthopaedic and neurosurgery services in Connecticut and New York, has announced the appointment of Tim Corvino, M.D., as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1.
“Tim Corvino’s experience as an executive, as well as a physician will be a tremendous asset to ONS. As CEO, he will be invaluable in guiding the next chapter in the life of this organization that is centered around growth, while continuing a commitment to providing exceptional patient care,” said Seth R. Miller, M.D., a founding partner of …
ID Released For 27-Year-Old Killed In Route 1 Crash
The identity has been released for the person killed in a single-vehicle crash after hitting a tree and utility wires, before slamming into a building.
The crash took place around 10:18 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6, on Post Road (Route 1) with the intersection with Cross Lane in Cos Cob, according to Greenwich Police.
The vehicle, a 2008 Ford Taurus, had been traveling east when it left the roadway and struck a tree and utility wires before it ended up colliding with the commercial building located at 121 Post Road, police said.
The driver of the Taurus, now identified as Andrew Miller, 27,…
Toddler Who Died After Being Struck By Car Was Youngest Of New Canaan Family's Four Children
A funeral will be held for Lucas Richard McGee, 23 months, of New Canaan, who died after being hit by a car in the driveway of his New Canaan home on Saturday, Dec. 14.
Born at Stamford Hospital on Dec. 31, 2017, Lucas was the son of Conner and Kate McGee of New Canaan and the youngest of four children.
The child was hit around 8:42 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the home on North Wilton Road, said New Canaan Police Lt. Jason Ferraro.
Known as “Lukey,” he was cherished by all who knew him, said his obituary.
Earlier story: ID Released For Boy Killed After Being Hit By Vehicle In Drive…