Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 6; No Deaths; State Positivity Rate 3.15%, Hospitalizations Up 11
The Westport-Weston Health District reports that Westport’s COVID-19 cases were up 6 today, with no deaths reported. The State’s daily test positivity rate was 3.15%, and State hospitalizations were up 11 since yesterday.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 1,878 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 31 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 3.15% [up from 2.85% yesterday]
State Hospitalizations: 230 patients [+11]
Cooling Off on Seymour’s Rock
Longshore Sailing School campers cooled off this afternoon on Seymour’s Rock with a quick jump into the Sound.
FEMA to Test Alerting Systems Today at 2:20
From Chief Yost, Westport Fire Department
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct national tests of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at 2:20 pm EDT.
These tests will assess the readiness to distribute an emergency message nationwide. The test messages will clearly state the alert is only a test. In the event that widespread severe weather or another significant event occurs on August 11, 2021, both tests will be postponed until Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at 2:20 pm EDT.
General information on the EAS and WEA tests is provided at: The IPAWS National Test | FEMA.gov
NOTE: NWS will NOT convey any national test messages across NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) or any other NWS dissemination systems on August 11, 2021 (or the backup date, August 25, 2021).
Westport Wrecking Ball: 27 Mayflower Parkway, Built in 1960
An application to demolish the 61-year-old home at 27 Mayflower Parkway was filed with the Town of Westport, and the 180 day delay was waived by the Westport Historic District Commission during their July meeting - clearing the way for its demolition. The 3,386 square foot home sits on 0.98 of an acre of land in a AA zone, and last sold in June for $1.75 million.