Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 30; State Hospitalizations, Positivity Rate Down
The Westport-Weston Health District and the State Department of Public Health reported 30 new COVID-19 cases for Westport over the past 24 hours. The State’s daily test positivity rate was down to 8.93% while hospitalizations were down 13 patients, totaling 821 patients across the State.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,421 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 32 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 8.93% [up from 8.98%]
State Hospitalizations: 821 patients [13]
Superintendent: “no immediate threat” to Schools; Heightened Police Presence will Continue
Westport Superintendent of SchoolsI would like to make the Kings Highway and Saugatuck school communities aware of an issue impacting both schools this afternoon. Earlier, a Kings Highway administrator observed a person walking on the Post Road exhibiting erratic behavior and making idle threats. She immediately reported this to the Westport Police Department who quickly dispatched officers to the campus of each school. The WPD has determined that there is no immediate threat to either school, but as a precaution have assigned officers to remain at the schools for the rest of the day. You may notice officers in the surrounding neighborhoods as well this afternoon.
I want to thank the Westport Police for their swift response.
Respectfully,
Thomas Scarice
Superintendent of Schools
Morning Weather Report
Today
Rain likely, mainly before 7am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 46. Light north wind becoming northwest 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West wind 9 to 14 mph.
Tomorrow
Sunny, with a high near 38. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tomorrow Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 32. Calm wind.