Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 1; State Positivity Rate 4.31%
The Westport-Weston Health District reported 1 new COVID-19 case for Westport today. The State’s daily test positivity rate was up to 4.31% while hospitalizations were up 5.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,170 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 32 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 4.31% [up from 2.89%]
State Hospitalizations: 243 patients [+5]
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 11 over Weekend
The Westport-Weston Health District reported 11 new COVID-19 case for Westport over the weekend. The State’s daily test positivity rate was up to 2.89% while hospitalizations were up 13.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,169 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 32 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 2.89% [up from 2.61%]
State Hospitalizations: 238 patients [+13]
No New COVID-19 Cases Reported Today
The Westport-Weston Health District reported no new COVID-19 cases for Westport. The State’s daily test positivity rate was up to 3.03% while hospitalizations were up 2.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,151 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 32 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 3.03% [down from 3.23%]
State Hospitalizations: 234 patients [+2]
Westport Lifts Mask Mandate “Effective Immediately”
Westport’s First Selectman Jim Marpe lifted the Town’s mask mandates today. File photo from June 2021. Westport First Selectman Jim MarpeOver the past few weeks, the daily rate of COVID-19 cases in Westport has been trending downward and the Town continues to be in the “gray” category (less than 5 cases/100,000). Therefore, in collaboration with Westport’s COVID-19 Emergency Management Team, as First Selectman, I am hereby rescinding Executive Orders #9 and #10 and lifting the mask mandate in indoor public settings in Westport, effective immediately.
This is certainly an optimistic trend - one that we have been anxious to announce. But we continue to be aware of the potential of stronger strains and breakthrough cases that could impact future recommendations. Those who are eligible are strongly encouraged to get fully vaccinated and/or receive a booster.
Westport Weston Health District (WWHD) Director of Health Mark Cooper stated, “We are in support of this action for those in the lower risk category for severe COVID illness and who have been vaccinated, so long as the local transmission rate remains low. If everyone proceeds with caution and some common sense, we may be able to enjoy the coming holiday season with family and friends in a more traditional manner. For those in a higher risk category for severe COVID illness, masking is still highly recommended because, although the transmission rate is low, the COVID virus is still in the community.”
According to the CT Department of Public Health (CT DPH):
Outdoors
Masks are not required to be worn by anyone.
Indoors:
Vaccinated individuals are generally not required to wear masks.
Unvaccinated individuals must continue to wear masks.
Masks will still be required in healthcare facilities, facilities serving vulnerable populations, public and private transit, correctional facilities, schools (public and non-public, when students are present), and childcare facilities.
Some businesses, state and local government offices, performance spaces, and certain events, may still require universal masking.
Your cooperation, patience and understanding is appreciated when visiting Westport establishments and locations where mask requirements remain in effect or where some may choose to maintain a full mask policy for the health and safety of their staff and customers.
The Emergency Management Team will continue its oversight of the pandemic and the effects it may have on the health and safety of all Westport residents, businesses and visitors.
Additional information is available on the WWHD website www.WWHD.org and the Town of Westport website www.westportct.gov/covid1
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 4; Hospitalizations Continue Down
The Westport-Weston Health District reported 4 COVID-19 case for Westport over the past 24 hours. The State’s daily test positivity rate was up to 1.77% while hospitalizations were down 3.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,139 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 32 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 1.77% [down from 1.62%]
State Hospitalizations: 191 patients [-3]
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 2; State Hospitalizations Dip Below 200 Patients
The Westport-Weston Health District reported 2 COVID-19 case for Westport over the past 24 hours. The State’s daily test positivity rate was down to 1.62% while hospitalizations were down 8, bringing the total hospitalized patients in the State below 200 for the first time in months.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,135 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 32 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 1.62% [down from 2.13%]
State Hospitalizations: 194 patients [-8]
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 1 over Weekend; State Rate Down, with Hospitalizations Up 1
The Westport-Weston Health District reported 1 COVID-19 case for Westport over the weekend. The State’s daily test positivity rate was down to 1.55% while hospitalizations were up 1.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,132 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 32 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 1.55% [down from 1.79%]
State Hospitalizations: 212 patients [+1]
Westport COVID-19 Cases up 2; State Positivity Rate, Hospitalizations Down Again
The Westport-Weston Health District reported 2 COVID-19 cases for Westport in the past day. The State’s daily test positivity rate was down to 1.67% while hospitalizations were down 2.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,130 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 32 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 1.67% [down from 1.88%]
State Hospitalizations: 224 patients [-2]
No COVID-19 Cases Reported for Westport; State Positivity Rate, Hospitalization both Down
The Westport-Weston Health District reported no COVID-19 cases for Westport in the past day. The State’s daily test positivity rate was down to 1.88% while hospitalizations were down 22.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,128 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 32 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 1.88% [up from 2.87%]
State Hospitalizations: 226 patients [-22]
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 3 over Weekend; State Positivity Rate Down to 1.83%, Hospitalizations Up 15
The Westport-Weston Health District reported 3 new COVID-19 cases for Westport over the weekend. The State’s daily test positivity rate was down to 1.83% while hospitalizations were down 12.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,126 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 32 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 1.83% [down from 1.87%]
State Hospitalizations: 247 patients [+15]