Sign of the Times
Cumberland Farms on Post Road East was closed tonight by 7:00 PM, saying the early closure was due to the pandemic. No word on when they will re-open again, or what specific reason caused the closure tonight. Photo by David Kinyon for WestportLocal.com
Making their Way Downtown
Slick sidewalks made for a complicated walk through downtown this morning as shovels made their way up through the business district. WestportLocal.com photo
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 39, Deaths Up 1; State Positivity Rate 24.55%, Hospitalization Up 26 Patients
The Aspetuck District and the State Department of Public Health reported 39 new COVID-19 cases for Westport over the past 24 hours. The State’s daily test positivity rate was down to 24.55% while hospitalizations were up 26 patients, totaling 1,810 patients across the State - 67.3% of whom are not fully vaccinated.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 3,037 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 33 deaths [+1]
State Daily Test Positivity: 24.55% [up from 22.81%]
State Hospitalizations: 1,810 patients [+26]
J. Crew Snow Crew
Downtown businesses were busy this morning as they cleared their walks and entrances after the overnight snow. WestportLocal.com photo