LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Thursday, Nov. 18, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows five new, confirmed COVID-19 case in Old Lyme taking that town’s total of cumulative cases to 459.
This means the cumulative total of confirmed cases has now increased by 16 since last Wednesday, Nov. 10, when the total was 443.
In an email sent today regarding the latest COVID-19 data, Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) Director of Health Steven Mansfield states, “The number of new COVID cases within our jurisdiction has increased significantly, which is consistent with an increase in COVID cases statewide, according to DPH. Unfortunately, we expect this trend to continue as we move into the holiday season.”
He continues, “LLHD continues to focus our vaccination efforts on the homebound population and providing boosters to individuals who were vaccinated more than six months ago” [or two months, if you received the J & J vaccine.]
Mansfield also announced a Booster Clinic will be held tomorrow in Groton for anyone eligible. Check the article for more details.
No new cases were reported in Lyme, and so that town’s cumulative total holds at 131 for the 32nd day in succession.
Although the state has not included it in their data announced today (Nov. 18), The Day reported Nov. 17, in an article by Claire Bessette and Sten Spinella that “Veteran police Lt. Josip Peperni, age 57, of Lyme passed away late Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Middlesex Hospital … due to complications related to COVID-19.”
The Day also notes, “[Peperni] was not vaccinated against the coronavirus, according to Norwich City Manager John Salomone.”
The state does not issue reports over the weekend nor on public holidays. The next report from CT DPH will be issued Friday, Nov. 19, at around 4 p.m.
On Aug. 26, Old Lyme’s cumulative case total stood at 372, meaning there have been 87 new cases there since that date. Meanwhile, Lyme’s cumulative total on Aug. 26 was 114 indicating 17 new cases have also been confirmed there during the same period.
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools started the new academic year Aug. 26.
COVID-19 Cases in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools
This is the latest information that we have with the most recent cases first — there may have been further updates, however, which we have not yet received.
On Wednesday, Oct. 20, Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser informed the school community that a positive case of COVID-19 impacting Lyme-Old Lyme High School had been reported.
On Wednesday, Oct. 5, Neviaser informed the school community that a positive case of COVID-19 impacting Lyme-Old Lyme High School had been reported the previous evening.
On Thursday, Sept. 16, Neviaser informed the school community that a previously reported positive case of COVID-19 is now impacting Mile Creek School and Center School.
On Monday, Sept. 13, a positive case of COVID-19 impacting Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School, which had been reported the previous day, was announced.
On Wednesday, Sept. 1, a positive case of COVID-19 impacting Mile Creek School was announced.
On Tuesday, Aug. 31, Neviaser informed the school community that late on Monday, Aug. 30, a positive case of COVID-19 impacting Lyme-Old Lyme High School had been reported.
On Saturday, Aug. 28, Neviaser informed the school community that late on Friday, Aug. 27, a positive case of COVID-19 impacting Lyme School had been reported.
In all cases, contact tracing was completed and those individuals who needed to quarantine were notified. They will be able to return to school following their quarantine period. All other students and staff will continue to attend school as scheduled.
Fatalities Due to COVID-19 in Lyme, Old Lyme
There is no change in the number of fatalities reported in either Lyme (0) or Old Lyme (3).
The first two fatalities from Old Lyme, which were reported in 2020, were a 61-year-old female and an 82-year-old male. Details of the third, which was reported in 2021, have not been made available.
This is terrible news.
The best advice is to stay prudent and always wear a mask indoors and in public settings, even in the Groton(s), New London, East Hartford, and the capital city, all of whom have lifted their mask mandates.
Is it still necessary to remind people of the importance of getting vaccinated, and then, getting a booster shot when you qualify?