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Fairfield County City Begins Testing For Nursing Home Workers Fairfield County City Begins Testing For Nursing Home Workers
Fairfield County City Begins Testing For Nursing Home Workers Stamford has arranged for testing of asymptomatic healthcare workers at nursing homes in the municipality, including Cassena Care, Edgehill Health Center, Long Ridge Post-Acute Care, St. Camillus Center and The Villa. Testing will be offered to assisted-care facilities across Stamford. “This testing is part of the City’s larger initiative to provide testing for essential workers on the frontlines fighting this virus,” Mayor David Martin said announcing the testing on Thursday, April 23. “Workers at these institutions take care of the most vulnerable residents in our community. This ex…

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COVID-19: More Than 300 Stamford Emergency Responders Tested COVID-19: More Than 300 Stamford Emergency Responders Tested
Covid-19: More Than 300 Stamford Emergency Responders Tested More than 300 of Stamford's emergency responders have been tested for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), with only a three percent testing positive. Stamford Mayor David Martin said the city began testing all asymptomatic emergency response providers last week, and continued testing over the weekend, including Stamford’s Police Department, Fire Department, Stamford Emergency Medical Services, 911 Communications, and Department of Health nurses at testing sites. Out of the 320 tests conducted as of Monday, April 20, 206 test results have been returned — 6 have tested positive (3 percent), whi…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: New 'Quick Result' Test Available In Stamford For First Responders COVID-19: New 'Quick Result' Test Available In Stamford For First Responders
Covid-19: New 'Quick Result' Test Available In Stamford For First Responders With the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases soaring in Stamford, Mayor David Martin announced a new fingerstick "Quick Test" was available for testing the city's first responders twice a month. “The best way to slow down this disease is to offer widespread testing to everyone who has been exposed to coronavirus and everyone who has frequent contact with the public — including those who do not show symptoms,” said Martin.  Martin said the new fingerstick test will allow the city to ensure the health and safety of its first responders, caretakers, and volunteers without depleti…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Stamford, At Epicenter Of Pandemic In Connecticut, Now Has 1,045 Cases, 23 Deaths COVID-19: Stamford, At Epicenter Of Pandemic In Connecticut, Now Has 1,045 Cases, 23 Deaths
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…

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COVID-19: Stamford Launches Mobile Testing Facility COVID-19: Stamford Launches Mobile Testing Facility
Covid-19: Stamford Launches Mobile Testing Facility There's a new drive-through testing facility for the novel coronavirus in Fairfield County. It's located at Cummings Park in Stamford and is jointly operated by the City of Stamford’s Department of Health and local family practitioner Murphy Medical Associates.  The Cummings Park testing site is now operational and will provide testing Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. “We are still at the beginning of this public health emergency and it is my goal to ramp up our testing capacity as soon as possible,” said Mayor David Martin. “I believe Stamford’s testing demand could grow to 10…

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