Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 18 over Weekend; State Hospitalizations Down 36, Positivity Rate 9.56%
The State Department of Public Health reported 18 more cases in Westport over the past day. The State’s daily test positivity rate was down to 9.56% while hospitalizations were down 36 patients, with 293 COVID patients hospitalization around the State.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 5,090 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 37 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 9.56% [down from 11.16%]
State Hospitalizations: 293 patients [-36]
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Wilton Firefighters Lend a Hand
Wilton firefighters aboard Wilton Engine 3 rushed on Myrtle Avenue as they headed to Evergreen Avenue tonight.Town of Wilton firefighters climb the Evergreen Avenue hill alongside water lines to meet Westport firefighters at the emergency scene. Through mutual aide agreements with surrounding communities, Wilton firefighters aboard Wilton Engine 3 rushed to Evergreen Avenue this evening as Westport Firefighters prepared for reports of a possible structure fire. Mutual aid agreements allow for first responders to gather support from surrounding towns by having the neighboring departments assist at the scene of large emergencies or by having them stay in the town to respond to other calls for help while the larger emergency is resolved. During fire incidents like tonight’s - Wilton, Norwalk, and Fairfield fire departments assist the Westport community, just as Westport firefighters assist in their communities. Neighbors helping neighbors. WestportLocal.com photos
Firefighters Respond to Evergreen Avenue Fire; No Injuries Reported
First responders were dispatched to a home on Evergreen Avenue just before 7:00 this evening for a reported structure fire, with smoke visible from several spots in the Downtown Westport area. Westport firefighters arrived quickly to the scene with support from Wilton Fire Department, Westport Police Department, and Westport Emergency Medical Service following behind. All responders were cleared from the home a short time later with no reported injuries. No information has been released. WestportLocal.com photo.