First Selectwoman Announces Additional State COVID Tests; Opening of Greens Farms Station Test Site
First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker’s OfficeAs we continue to navigate this wave of the pandemic, I want to say thank you to our community. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we collectively work to keep each other healthy and well.
Access to testing remains a priority. We have two announcements regarding testing:
The town was informed by the state yesterday that it will be receiving another allotment of free in-home test kits. This allotment of 1800 kits (2 tests/kit) is designated for Westport residents whose health, economic and living circumstances place them in a vulnerable situation. These people include the home-bound, frail/elderly, individuals with disabilities, and those with financial or transportation barriers to accessing COVID-19 testing. The Department of Human Services is working closely with the Emergency Management Team to ensure appropriate distribution to those within our community who are most at risk. Surrounding municipalities in Fairfield County are following a similar process to distribute their allotment of free test kits. Residents with extenuating circumstances as outlined above may contact Human Services at humansrv@westportct.gov or 203-341-1050. Westport’s Center for Senior Activities (WCSA) participants may contact WCSA at 203-341-5099 to request an at-home kit as supplies last.
For others who require testing, we are announcing that as of today, the Town has arranged for Progressive Diagnostics to set up an additional Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing site at the Greens Farms Railroad Station, 2 Post Office Lane, in Westport. The appointment scheduler can be accessed via the “Book an Appointment” link on Progressive Diagnostics’ homepage: https://progressive-diagnostics.com/ Payment and insurance details are provided in the link.
Additional resources for COVID information and access to at-home or area PCR testing may be found by dialing 211, https://portal.ct.gov/coronavirus, www.wwhd.org, as well as online and at local pharmacies and retail locations.
We encourage everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated, including a booster. This is still the best protection against the virus. Additionally, people now know how to best protect themselves in public by limiting interaction with crowds, choosing to wear masks indoors, and keeping distance from others. Again, thank you to the entire Westport community for displaying such resilience.
Morning Weather Report
Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 27. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tomorrow
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. West wind 7 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tomorrow Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 35; State Positivity Rate 22.60% while Hospitalizations Up 114 Patients
The Aspetuck District and the State Department of Public Health reported 35 new COVID-19 cases for Westport over the past 24 hours. The State’s daily test positivity rate was down to 22.60% while hospitalizations were up 114 patients, totaling 1,676 patients across the State - 67.3% of whom are not fully vaccinated.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,881 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 32 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 22.60% [up from 23.85%]
State Hospitalizations: 1,676 patients [+114]