Governor Announces Connecticut as #1 in Children’s Vaccination Rates for the Country
Governor Ned Lamont’s OfficeGovernor Ned Lamont today is highlighting the release of a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which shows that Connecticut has the highest rate of childhood immunizations of any state in the nation.
According to the report, Connecticut achieved an estimated 80.2% coverage rate for the recommended immunization series among children by age 24 months – well above the national average of 70.5% and above the average for the New England region of 79.7%.
“This report reveals that once again, Connecticut is a national leader in childhood immunization,” Governor Lamont said. “That is in large part due to the efforts of many professional, community-based and private partnerships that have worked diligently with the state to raise awareness of this issue. I want to thank the Connecticut Department of Public Health, the Department of Social Services, and the State Department of Education, as well as the state chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, local health departments, community health centers, and all of the healthcare practitioners who champion immunizations for their work, ensuring the health and safety of our children.”
“As the COVID-19 pandemic vaccination response has demonstrated, vaccinations are a vital part of our public health strategy, protecting individuals from disease and communities from outbreaks,” Connecticut Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Manisha Juthani said. “Today’s announcement is the result of years of hard work and collaboration among all of our partners, whose results protect us all. When it’s harder for disease to get a hold and run unchecked, all of our communities are safer.”
The estimates specified in the report reflect vaccines that were administered mostly prior to any disruptions that were caused as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Extra effort will be required to maintain high levels and equitable coverage with routine childhood vaccinations resulting from those disruptions. Parents are reminded to use any healthcare visit as an opportunity to get their child all the recommended vaccinations that are due. Using Connecticut’s vaccine information system, known as CT WIZ, school nurses, healthcare providers, and local health departments are able to check to see which vaccines a child might need. For parents or guardians who lost their insurance or whose insurance no longer covers vaccines, the Connecticut Vaccine and Federal Vaccines for Children Program helps provide vaccines at no cost to children whose families may not be able to afford them. Parents or guardians should talk to their healthcare provider about how to make sure their child stays up to date on their vaccinations, regardless of financial circumstances.
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 3; State Positivity Rate 1.87%, Hospitalizations Down 12
The Westport-Weston Health District reported 3 new COVID-19 cases for Westport since yesterday. The State’s daily test positivity rate was down to 1.87% while hospitalizations were down 12.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,123 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 32 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 1.87% [down from 2.23%]
State Hospitalizations: 232 patients [-12]
No New COVID-19 Cases for Town and Schools Today; State Positivity Rate 1.52%, Hospitalizations up 11
The Westport-Weston Health District reported no new COVID-19 cases for Westport since yesterday. The Superintendent of Schools announced that no cases were reported both yesterday and today throughout the school community. The State’s daily test positivity rate was down to 1.52% while hospitalizations were up 11.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,118 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 32 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 1.52% [up from 1.98%]
State Hospitalizations: 245 patients [+11]
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 10 over Long Weekend; State Positivity Rate 1.98%, Hospitalizations Stabilize
The Westport-Weston Health District reported 10 new COVID-19 case for Westport over the long weekend. The State’s daily test positivity rate was up to 1.98% while hospitalizations remained the same.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,118 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 32 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 1.98% [up from 1.70%]
State Hospitalizations: 234 patients [same]
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 3; State Positivity Rate 1.70%, Hospitalizations Remain the Same
The Westport-Weston Health District reported 3 new COVID-19 case for Westport since yesterday. The State’s daily test positivity rate was down to 1.70% while hospitalizations remained the same.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,104 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 32 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 1.70% [down from 1.90%]
State Hospitalizations: 230 patients [same]
Superintendent: No COVID-19 Cases to Report Today
Superintendent Thomas ScariceDear Westport Families and Staff,
I am pleased to share that we had no new cases of Covid-19 associated with our schools Today.
Please remember that families are asked to report positive Covid-19 cases of students using our reporting voicemail or email. Please follow this link for more information on reporting.
Additionally, we want to remind families that students with pending Covid-19 tests should not return to school until receiving negative results. This approach is critical in helping us minimize the potential for transmission in our schools.
Respectfully,
Thomas Scarice
Superintendent of Schools
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 6; State Positivity Rate 2.52%, Hospitalizations Down 4
The Westport-Weston Health District reported 6 new COVID-19 case for Westport since yesterday. The State’s daily test positivity rate was up to 2.52% while hospitalizations were down 4 patients.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,094 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 32 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 2.52% [up from 1.80%]
State Hospitalizations: 237 patients [-4]
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 6 over Weekend; State Positivity Rate 1.80%, Hospitalizations Up 4
The Westport-Weston Health District reported 6 new COVID-19 case for Westport over the weekend. The State’s daily test positivity rate was down to 1.80% while hospitalizations were up 4 patients.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,088 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 32 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 1.80% [up from 2.16%]
State Hospitalizations: 241 patients [+4]
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 16; State Hospitalizations Up 3, Positivity Rate 2.16%
The Westport-Weston Health District reported 16 new COVID-19 case for Westport since yesterday. The State’s daily test positivity rate was up to 2.16% while hospitalizations were up 3 patients.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,082 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 32 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 2.16% [up from 1.26%]
State Hospitalizations: 237 patients [+3]
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 1; State Hospitalizations Continue to Decline, Positivity Rate 1.26%
The Westport-Weston Health District reported 1 new COVID-19 case for Westport since yesterday. The State’s daily test positivity rate was down to 1.28% while hospitalizations were down 16 in a continuing trend of COVID patients being released from Connecticut hospitals.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,066 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 32 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 1.26% [down from 1.78%]
State Hospitalizations: 234 patients [-16]