Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 4; State Hospitalizations Continue to Decline
The State Department of Public Health reported 4 new COVID-19 cases for Westport over the past 24 hours. The State’s daily test positivity rate was up to 6.58% while hospitalizations were down as 84 more patients were released from hospitals.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 3,683 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 34 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 6.58% [up from 6.57%]
State Hospitalizations: 785 patients [-84]
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 8; State Positivity Rate Remains Flat while Hospitalizations Continue Decline
The State Department of Public Health reported 8 new COVID-19 cases for Westport over the past 24 hours. The State’s daily test positivity rate remained the same at 9.73% while hospitalizations were down as 78 more patients were released from hospitals, totaling 1,192 patients. 54.80% of those hospitalized are not fully vaccinated.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 3,603 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 33 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 9.73% [same as 9.73%]
State Hospitalizations: 1,192 patients [-78]
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 26; State Positivity Rate and Hospitalizations Both Down
The State Department of Public Health reported 26 new COVID-19 cases for Westport over the past 24 hours. The State’s daily test positivity rate was down to 9.73% while hospitalizations were down as 76 more patients were released from hospitals, totaling 1,270 patients. 54.10% of those hospitalized are not fully vaccinated.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 3,595 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 33 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 9.73% [down from 10.93%]
State Hospitalizations: 1,270 patients [-76]
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 20; State Positivity Rate Down as 100 Patients are Discharged from Hospitals
The State Department of Public Health reported 20 new COVID-19 cases for Westport over the past 24 hours. The State’s daily test positivity rate was down to 10.93% while hospitalizations were down as 100 more patients were released from hospitals, totaling 1,346 patients. 53.70% of those hospitalized are not fully vaccinated.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 3,569 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 33 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 10.93% [down from 13.74%]
State Hospitalizations: 1,346 patients [-100]
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 37 over Weekend; State Positivity Rate, Hospitalizations Continue to Decline
The State Department of Public Health reported 37 new COVID-19 cases for Westport over the weekend. The State’s daily test positivity rate was down to 11.36% while hospitalizations were also down as 213 more patients were released from hospitals, totaling 1,477 patients. 56.50% of those hospitalized are not fully vaccinated.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 3,517 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 33 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 11.36% [up from 13.69%]
State Hospitalizations: 1,477 patients [-213]
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 44; State Positivity Rate and Hospitalizations Both Down since Yesterday
The Aspetuck 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 down again today, sitting at 20.27% while hospitalizations were also down as 22 patients were released from hospitals, totaling 1,917 patients. 67.2% of those hospitalized are not fully vaccinated.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 3,296 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 33 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 20.27% [down from 21.94%]
State Hospitalizations: 1,917 patients [-22]
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 140 over Weekend; State Positivity Rate down while Hospitalizations are Up
The Aspetuck Health District and the State Department of Public Health reported 140 new COVID-19 cases for Westport over the weekend. The State’s daily test positivity rate was down to 23.68% while hospitalizations were up 79 patients, totaling 1,889 patients across the State - 68.1% of whom are not fully vaccinated.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 3,177 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 33 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 23.68% [up from 24.55%]
State Hospitalizations: 1,889 patients [+79]
Larry Aasen, 99, Died; US Army Veteran, RTM Member, Author
Larry Aasen died on Sunday, January 2, at Norwalk Hospital. He was 99 years old.
The cause of death was complications of COVID-19.
Since 1963, Larry and his wife, Martha, had lived in Westport, CT. They married in 1954. Martha died on October 23, 2020. She was 90.
Aasen was born in a log house on a farm near Gardner, ND, on December 5, 1922, during a heavy snowstorm. There was no electricity, running water, or central heating. His grandparents were immigrants from Norway.
He graduated from Hillsboro (ND) High School in 1941. He attended North Dakota State University from 1941 to 1943, then entered the U.S. Army
Aasen rose to sergeant in the 13th Airborne Division. After training in North Carolina, he was sent to France during World War II. His job was cryptographer, encoding and decoding secret messages. His division had 20-person gliders. Their mission was to drop behind enemy lines and destroy anything of value.
After his discharge, in 1946, Aasen received a journalism degree from the University of North Dakota in 1947. He then earned a Master’s Degree in Public Relations at Boston University in 1949.
Aasen moved to New York where he began his career as a journalist for McGraw-Hill trade publications. He spent 14 years with New York Life Insurance, rising to vice president of public relations, then 20 years with the Better Vision Institute on campaigns urging Americans to get their eyes checked.
He was active in Westport’s civic life. He served 17 years on the Representative Town Meeting (RTM). His other volunteer activities include the Democratic Town Committee, Y’s Men, and the Rotary Club. He was an active member of the Saugatuck Congregational Church. In 2018, he served as Grand Marshal of the town’s Memorial Day parade
He wrote four books about his beloved North Dakota. His output includes “North Dakota 100 Years Ago,” “Images of North Dakota” and “North Dakota Postcards 1900-1930.” His latest book — “North Dakotans Never Give Up” — was written when he was 97 years old.
Larry is survived by his children, David and Susan, and his son-in-law, David Rutkin. Other survivors include extended family members in North Dakota and Minnesota.
Because of the pandemic, there will be no funeral at this time. A memorial service will be held in the spring. His family requests that no flowers or gifts be sent to the Aasen residence. Instead, memorial gifts may be sent to Saugatuck Congregational Church, 245 Post Road East, Westport, CT 06880.
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]
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.