LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Monday, Feb. 15, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 14, shows that BOTH Lyme and Old Lyme had FOUR new cases EACH of confirmed COVID-19 cases compared with the previous Friday, Feb. 12 report. Old Lyme’s COVID-19 cumulative case numbers (confirmed and … [Read more...] about Feb. 15 COVID Update: Four New Confirmed Cases Reported in Lyme, Four in Old Lyme; OL Cumulative Total Climbs to 276, Lyme’s to 83
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First Case of COVID-19 ‘South African Variant’ Detected in CT Resident, 42 Cases of ‘British Variant’ Now Confirmed
HARTFORD – Governor Lamont and state public health officials today announced in a press release issued by the Connecticut Department of Health that the B.1.351 variant of the COVID-19 virus, the so-called “South African” variant, has been detected in a Connecticut patient, who is currently hospitalized out of state with the virus. The individual’s condition is improving. … [Read more...] about First Case of COVID-19 ‘South African Variant’ Detected in CT Resident, 42 Cases of ‘British Variant’ Now Confirmed
Feb. 12 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases Reported in Lyme, Old Lyme; Both Hold at Previous Days’ Cumulative Totals of 79 & 272
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Friday, Feb. 12, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 11, shows that neither Lyme nor Old Lyme had any new COVID-19 confirmed or probable cases reported since the previous day. Old Lyme’s COVID-19 cumulative case numbers (confirmed and probable) since the … [Read more...] about Feb. 12 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases Reported in Lyme, Old Lyme; Both Hold at Previous Days’ Cumulative Totals of 79 & 272
CT DPH Releases Available Race/Ethnicity COVID Vaccination Data, “Points to Need to do More to Vaccinate Black, Other High Risk Populations”
While warning of limitations of the data, DPH says it points to need to do more to vaccinate Black and other high risk populations HARTFORD, CT – (Press Release issued by Ledge Light Health Department (LLHD) on behalf of the CT Department of Public Health (DPH)) The CT Department of Public Health (DPH) today released data showing how vaccines in Connecticut have been … [Read more...] about CT DPH Releases Available Race/Ethnicity COVID Vaccination Data, “Points to Need to do More to Vaccinate Black, Other High Risk Populations”
Feb. 11 COVID-19 Update: Lyme Moves Out of New Case Rate ‘Red Zone’ for First Time Since Dec. 18, Old Lyme Still Red
LYME/OLD LYME — The report issued Thursday, Feb. 11, by the CT DPH for the average daily rate of new cases of COVID-19 by town during the past two weeks shows that Old Lyme is still in the state-identified ‘Red Zone’ with the highest rate of new cases, where it has been since early December 2020. Lyme, however, has moved back into the Gray Zone -- the zone which has the … [Read more...] about Feb. 11 COVID-19 Update: Lyme Moves Out of New Case Rate ‘Red Zone’ for First Time Since Dec. 18, Old Lyme Still Red
Feb. 10 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Up One to 273; No Change in Lyme at 78
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Wednesday, Feb. 10, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9, shows that Old Lyme’s COVID-19 cumulative case numbers since the pandemic began increased by one to 273 compared with Tuesday's number of 272. According to the report mentioned above, there have … [Read more...] about Feb. 10 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Up One to 273; No Change in Lyme at 78
Feb. 9 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Up One to 272; No Change in Lyme at 78
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Tuesday, Feb. 9, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 8, shows that Old Lyme’s COVID-19 cumulative case numbers since the pandemic began increased by one to 272 compared with Monday's number of 271. According to the report mentioned above, there have now … [Read more...] about Feb. 9 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Up One to 272; No Change in Lyme at 78
Feb. 8 COVID-19 Update: Old Lyme Records Third Fatality, Cumulative Cases Up Four to 271; Lyme Up One to 78
LYME/OLD LYME — (Updated at 2:25pm to reflect response from LLHD regarding the third fatality in Old Lyme.) The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Monday, Feb. 8, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 7, shows that Old Lyme’s COVID-19 cumulative case numbers since the pandemic began increased by four to 271 compared … [Read more...] about Feb. 8 COVID-19 Update: Old Lyme Records Third Fatality, Cumulative Cases Up Four to 271; Lyme Up One to 78
Ledge Light Accepting Registrations for Vaccination Appointments This Week for Ages 65 & Over
LYME/OLD LYME -- We have just received an email from Ledge Light Health Department (LLHD) Director of Health Stephen Mansfield, which states, "Effective immediately, all LLHD sponsored clinics will vaccinate individuals 65 years and over. Eligible residents can register for a LLHD clinic by following this link." He notes that this week LLHD will hold clinics Wednesday, Feb. … [Read more...] about Ledge Light Accepting Registrations for Vaccination Appointments This Week for Ages 65 & Over
Feb. 5 COVID Update: Old Lyme Cumulative Cases Up Three to 267, Lyme Holds at 77
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Friday, Feb. 5, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 4, shows that Old Lyme’s COVID-19 cumulative case numbers since the pandemic began increased by three to 267 compared with Thursday's number of 264. Lyme's cumulative total stayed constant at 77 in … [Read more...] about Feb. 5 COVID Update: Old Lyme Cumulative Cases Up Three to 267, Lyme Holds at 77
Feb. 4 COVID Update: Encouraging News with Cases Rates Down in Both Towns, But Prevention Methods Still Critical; OL Reports 264 Cumulative Cases, Lyme Holds at 77
LYME/OLD LYME — Despite the fact that January was the worst month to date in terms of total cases in both Lyme and Old Lyme, the Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Thursday, Feb. 4, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 3, gives some encouraging news. It shows that Old Lyme’s COVID-19 cumulative case numbers … [Read more...] about Feb. 4 COVID Update: Encouraging News with Cases Rates Down in Both Towns, But Prevention Methods Still Critical; OL Reports 264 Cumulative Cases, Lyme Holds at 77
Feb. 3 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Up Three to 265, Lyme’s Rise by One to 77
LYME/OLD LYME — The report issued Wednesday, Feb. 3, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) shows that Old Lyme’s COVID-19 cumulative case numbers since the pandemic began increased by three to 265 over Tuesday's number of 262. Lyme's cumulative total was also higher at 77 in the same report, up one from Tuesday's number of 76. Two-Week Case Rate Falls in … [Read more...] about Feb. 3 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Up Three to 265, Lyme’s Rise by One to 77
Feb. 2 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Up Two to 262, Lyme’s Also Up Two to 76
LYME/OLD LYME — The report issued Tuesday, Feb. 2, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) shows that Old Lyme’s COVID-19 cumulative case numbers since the pandemic began increased by two to 262 over Monday's number of 260. Lyme's cumulative total was also higher at 76 in the same report, up two from Monday's number of 74. Two-Week Case Rate Falls in Both … [Read more...] about Feb. 2 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Up Two to 262, Lyme’s Also Up Two to 76
Feb. 1 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Up Four to 260, Lyme’s Hold at 74
LYME/OLD LYME — In his weekly COVID report issued last Thursday, Stephen Mansfield, Ledge Light Health Department Director of Health said "We are encouraged to see a moderate decrease in cases for the 2nd consecutive reporting period, and are hopeful that this trend will continue." His words echo the general view that, "The United States continues to see steep reductions in … [Read more...] about Feb. 1 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Up Four to 260, Lyme’s Hold at 74
Jan. 29 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Up Two to 256, Lyme’s Up One to 74
LYME/OLD LYME — The report issued Friday, Jan. 29, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) shows that Old Lyme’s COVID-19 cumulative case numbers since the pandemic began increased by two to 256 over Thursday's number of 254. Lyme's cumulative total increased by one to 74 over Thursday's number of 73.. New Two-Week Case Rate Falls in Both Towns The two-week … [Read more...] about Jan. 29 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Up Two to 256, Lyme’s Up One to 74