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Sunday COVID-19 Summary

This summary includes the total cases, deaths, and current hospitalizations in our town, county, and state.

The State does not publish any data on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday - so this summary does not include any information collected on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.

Data from the past three days will be published cumulatively in tomorrow evening’s daily update.

All data comes from Connecticut Open Data portal. Numbers as of 01/07/21:

Westport:

1014 positive or probable cases (total) +74 from last week

25 deaths (total) = to last week

Fairfield County:

61,285 positive or probable cases (total) +3,818 from last week

1,779 Deaths (total) +39 from last week

274 currently hospitalized; +10 from last week (as of 01/07/21)

Connecticut:

209,554 positive or probable cases +19,434 from last week(total)

6,324 deaths + 225 from last week (total)

1,109 currently hospitalized +53 from last week (as of 01/07/21)

State Daily Test Positivity:

8.46% of COVID-19 tests administered came back positive (01/07/21) 7.06% on 01/01/21

The next update will be published tomorrow evening, and will include all data identified on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of this weekend.

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First Selectman: Update on Westport COVID-19 Vaccinations

From Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe

COVID-19 Vaccinations

Based upon the scientific advice and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH), Westport officials strongly recommend that all Westporters are vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible.

Currently, Westport’s long-term care facility residents and staff, and Emergency Medical Service personnel are eligible for and have been receiving the vaccination per CT DPH guidelines for Phase 1a of the COVID-19 vaccination roll out.  This includes personnel and staff from the Westport Weston Health District (WWHD), school nurses, and the Westport Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services Departments.

According to Governor Lamont, Phases 1b and 1c are expected to be completed between January and May of 2021. The State has not yet finalized who will be eligible for vaccination during these phases. By June, it is anticipated that Connecticut will move into Phase 2 and the vaccine will be provided to the general population.  At that point, it is expected that the vaccine will be available through medical providers, CVS and Walgreen’s pharmacies, and clinics.

Once the criteria for vaccination is met, whether based upon age, health status or employment category, Westporters are encouraged to schedule an appointment for vaccination.  We expect that the scheduling processes and technology for the general public will be made available as subsequent vaccination phases are announced.  According to DPH, the COVID-19 vaccinations are thoroughly tested, safe, and effective.  Please read the information on the vaccine at the links below and discuss any medical concerns with your personal physician at your earliest convenience. 

Although current vaccines do not contain the virus that causes COVID-19, there is a possibility that the virus may be contracted from another source and people may remain asymptomatic and contagious even after vaccination.  As a result, the town will continue observing COVID-19 protocols (e.g. wearing a face mask, physical distancing, routine deep sanitization, etc.) until it is deemed safe to discontinue those health and safety practices. Any plans for reopening sectors will follow guidance from the CT DPH.

Portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/covid-19%20vaccinations - https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/COVID-19-Vaccinations---FAQs - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/index.html

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