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Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 44; State Positivity Rate 20.33%, Hospitalizations Up 38 Patients

The Westport-Weston Health District and the State Department of Public Health reported 44 new COVID-19 cases for Westport over the past 24 hours. The State’s daily test positivity rate was up to 20.33% while hospitalizations were up 38 patients, totaling 1,151 patients across the State - 71.20% of whom are not fully vaccinated.

  • Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,715 cases.

  • Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 32 deaths.

  • State Daily Test Positivity: 20.33% [up from 17.78%]

  • State Hospitalizations: 1,151 patients [+38]

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Westport COVID-19 Test Kit Distribution Postponed

First Selectwoman Jen Tooker

The Town of Westport has been notified that due to a shipping problem, the at-home Covid test kits from the State have not been delivered to us.  The distribution planned at Staples High School scheduled for today 12/30/21 at 1pm is hereby postponed.  Once the test kits have been received, we will notify our residents of the new date/time of distribution.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, and we are hopeful that the State will rectify this problem very soon.

 

Westport Center for Senior Activities

All indoor programming has been cancelled through January 17, 2022.  All registrants for classes being held during this period will be notified and when possible, classes will be held via Zoom. The congregate lunch program will continue to operate as a drive-through at noon, Monday – Friday.  If interested, please reserve a lunch by calling 203.341.5099. 

We thank you for patience, understanding and cooperation and look forward to seeing you when we resume in-house programs.

As we move into a busy holiday weekend, we strongly encourage wearing masks indoors, social distancing, and monitoring your own health. If you are not already fully vaccinated, please get a booster.

We wish you and your families a healthy and happy 2022.

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Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 51; State Positivity Rate Up to 17.78%, Hospitalizations Up 150

The State Department of Public Health reported 51 new COVID-19 cases for Westport over the past 24 hours. The State’s daily test positivity rate was up to 17.78% while hospitalizations were up 150 patients, totaling 1,113 patients across the State.

  • Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,671 cases.

  • Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 32 deaths.

  • State Daily Test Positivity: 17.78% [up from 14.98%]

  • State Hospitalizations: 1,113 patients [+150]

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Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 45 over Weekend; State Hospitalizations up 101 Patients; Governor Gives Briefing

The Westport-Weston Health District and the State Department of Public Health reported 45 new COVID-19 cases for Westport over the weekend. The State’s daily test positivity rate was up to 6.85% while hospitalizations were up 101 patients, totaling 837 patients across the State. The Governor discussed the recent increase, the important of “boosting”, and how even Santa Claus has began to use the Smart Card vaccination verification app ahead of the holiday celebrations during his COVID-19 briefing.

  • Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,357 cases.

  • Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 32 deaths.

  • State Daily Test Positivity: 6.85% [up from 6.78%]

  • State Hospitalizations: 837 patients [+101]

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