Danbury Schools Superintendent Dr Sal Pascarella says the administration is continuing to monitor the status of nearby coronavirus cases.  Pascarella says he continues to feel the risk to the community remains low and decided to open school as normal.  In the event that circumstances change, Pascarella plans to send out a robo call and post information to the district website.

West Conn nursing students will not work at Danbury and Norwalk hospitals at least through Spring Break because of the recent coronavirus case.  Students work at the hospitals to  complete academically required training. Hospital and health officials have assured the university that no students worked in the same areas as the infected employee, and have not had contact with the individual. 

After Spring Break, West Conn will reassess the situation.  Similar discussions are taking place regarding student athletes who may have games scheduled out of state.  Training will be held in the coming week to ensure professors can continue the semester by teaching courses online if required.

A free dental clinic planned for later this month at the West Conn has been postponed as a precaution over the potential spread of coronavirus.  The Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach is postponing its Mission of Mercy free dental clinic to limit potential exposure to both patients and volunteers. 

The organization is in the process of identifying dates to reschedule the clinic.  Volunteer registration will be reopened for the event once new dates have been selected.