East Hampton COVID-19 cases down markedly, with 1 new report daily
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EAST HAMPTON The remains at the yellow COVID-19 alert level, as its case rate continues decline.
East Hampton had nine new confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the last two weeks, which brings the two-week average daily positivity rate to 5 per 100,000 population, according to a press release, which cites data from the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
The two-week rate equates to less than one new case each day, Chatham Health Director Russell Melmed said in a news release. Residents are urged to continue safe practices to protect themselves and others. A significant part of the effort to be safer and to eliminate the need for masks is the vaccine, he said.
Updated on May 10, 2021 at 6:06 pm
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More than 70% of all adults have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Connecticut, becoming the first state in the U.S. to reach this benchmark. As the state hits another vaccine milestone, some providers say the work is far from over. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather. We are okay now, but we are not there yet, said Robert Miller, director of health for the Eastern Highlands Health District.
This map illustrates vaccine coverage for the state. Darker blue indicates a higher vaccination rate. Pockets of lighter shades can be seen statewide, including up and down the eastern half of Connecticut.
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Portland schools delay reopening with educators keeping an eye on COVID data
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PORTLAND - The decision to delay the re-opening of schools until Jan. 19 was made in part because of rising numbers of COVID-19 infections after end-of-the-year holidays gatherings, officials said.
The Board of Education voted 7-0 to resume in-school learning on Jan. 19 for students in kindergarten through sixth grades after hearing from Russell Melmed, the health director for the Chatham Health District.
High school and middle school will continue with the hybrid model learning until Feb. 1.
The district compiles data on infection rates in its member communities on a two-week basis.
K-6 students to return to classrooms Jan. 19
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PORTLAND Students in kindergarten through sixth grade will return to schools in person beginning Jan.19, officials said.
Middle and high school students will operate under a hybrid model beginning Jan. 19, alternating between in-person and remote learning, and will transition to full in-school learning Feb. 1, the Board of Education decided during a special meeting Thursday evening.
The board acted on a revised recommendation from Superintendent of Schools Charles E. Britton and after speaking with Russell Melmed, health director of the Chatham Health District.
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