James Bairaktaris 1/20/22 James Bairaktaris 1/20/22

Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 38; State Positivity Rate, Hospitalizations Down

The Aspetuck Health District and the State Department of Public Health reported 38 new COVID-19 cases for Westport over the past 24 hours. The State’s daily test positivity rate was down to 13.29% while hospitalizations were down as 72 more patients were released from hospitals, totaling 1,733 patients. 58.70% of those hospitalized are not fully vaccinated.

Westport total positive or probable cases: 3,469 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 33 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 13.29% [down from 16.55%]
State Hospitalizations: 1,733 patients [-72]

James Bairaktaris 1/20/22 James Bairaktaris 1/20/22

Morning Weather Report: Slow Go for Snow

Today

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7am. Temperature falling to around 29 by 5pm. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. Light northwest wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between zero and 5. North wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tomorrow

Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values between zero and 10. North wind 8 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

Preston Siroka 1/19/22 Preston Siroka 1/19/22

Ducklings Chase a Sunset

Three ducklings paddled into the Saugtuck River sunset after being spooked by multiple bikers enjoying the brilliant sunset. Photo and words by Preston Siroka for WestportLocal.com.