Jayme Stevenson shares a final COVID-19 update as First Selectman. Please read her message below.
From the start of the pandemic, there have been a total of 1,734 cases from 1,088 unique households. Our last hospitalization was reported in March of this year. Darien’s weekly positivity rate is 0.13. 91% of eligible residents are fully vaccinated and 98% have had at least one dose. There continues to be a significant decline in reported cases both town-wide and in our schools.
Pediatric dose Pfizer vaccine has been approved for children ages 5-11. The Darien Health Department will be holding first-dose clinics for our kids in the Town Hall gymnasium on November 13th and 20th. Second dose clinics will be held on December 4th and 11th. Darien Public Schools will be managing student vaccine appointments.
The CDC recommends vaccine boosters for people 65 and older, residents in long-term care settings, people aged 50-64 with underlying medical conditions and people aged 18-64 who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission. According to the CDC, it is acceptable to mix and match boosters from different vaccine manufacturers. We recommend you consult your personal physician when making decisions about booster vaccines.
Please vote on November 2nd.
It has been a privilege of a lifetime to serve as your First Selectman for the past 10 years. I’m deeply grateful for that honor.