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Jan. 12 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases Rise by 13 in OL to 197, Lyme’s Increase by Two to 64

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LYME/OLD LYME — Connecticut’s single-day COVID-19 positivity rate reached 10.7 percent yesterday (Jan. 12, 2021), which was the first time since May 2020 that the state’s rate exceeded 10 percent. Old Lyme’s case numbers again reflect this situation showing their single highest daily increase in cases (13) since the pandemic began, breaking the previous day’s record of 11.

In light of the serious rise in Coronavirus cases, we have started a new weekday update reporting confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in Lyme and Old Lyme.

The state is now issuing a COVID-19 metric report daily around 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, which includes current data up to the previous evening. The Monday reports include data for the weekend as well as the previous Friday.

The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 shows the following:

Both Lyme and Old Lyme are still in the state-identified ‘Red Zone;’ where they have been for the past several weeks.

As of today’s report (see map above), five towns in the state — Canaan, Colebrook, Kent, Union and Warren — remain in the ‘Gray Zone.’

  • The red category is defined as when the Average Daily Rate of COVID-19 Cases Among Persons Living in Community Settings per 100,000 Population By Town exceeds 15.
  • The gray category is defined as when the Average Daily Rate of COVID-19 Cases Among Persons Living in Community Settings per 100,000 Population By Town is less than five or less than five reported cases.

In all cases, this rate does not include cases or tests among residents of nursing home, assisted living, or correctional facilities.

Old Lyme

Old Lyme now has a cumulative total (since the outbreak began) of 191 confirmed COVID-19 cases and SIX probable cases, making a TOTAL of 197 cases.

This represents an INCREASE of 10 in the number of confirmed cases reported Monday, Jan. 11, and an INCREASE of 3 in the number of probable cases reported the same day. 

The total number of Old Lyme residents tested is 4,066.

There have been two fatalities in Old Lyme.

CT DPH Two-Weekly Report

The Jan. 8 report issued by CT DPH shows that during the two-week reporting period from 12/20 through 01/02/21, Old Lyme had 11 cases in Week 1 and 19 in Week 2. This data was updated Jan.7, 2021.

The case rate in Old Lyme for 100,000 population is 29.1, reflecting an increase from the previously reported two-week rate of 21.3. A case rate of 15 or more cases per 100,000 population places a town in the state’s ‘Red Zone.’

Lyme

Lyme has a cumulative total (since the outbreak began) of 59 confirmed cases and five probable cases, making a total of 64 cases.

This represents an INCREASE of TWO in the number of confirmed cases and NO CHANGE in the number of probable cases from the numbers reported Monday, Jan. 11.

There have been no fatalities in Lyme.

The total number of Lyme residents tested is 1,068.

CT DPH Two-Weekly Report

The Jan. 8 report issued by CT DPH shows that during the two-week reporting period from 12/20 through 01/02/21, Lyme had one case in Week 1 and 11 in Week 2. This data was updated Jan. 7, 2021.

The case rate in Lyme for 100,000 population is 36.7 reflecting a increase from the previously reported two-week-rate of 18.3. A case rate of 15 or more cases per 100,000 population places a town in the state’s ‘Red Zone.’

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The next CT DPH Daily Data Report for Connecticut will be issued Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021.

Jan. 11 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases Jump by 11 in OL to 184, by 9 in Lyme to 62

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LYME/OLD LYME — Yesterday, Connecticut recorded its highest weekly positivity rate since the spring. Lyme and Old Lyme’s case numbers reflect this situation with both towns showing their single highest daily increase in cases since the pandemic began.

In light of the serious rise in Coronavirus cases, we have started a new weekday update reporting confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in Lyme and Old Lyme.

The state is now issuing a COVID-19 metric report daily around 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, which includes current data up to the previous evening. The Monday reports include data for the weekend as well as the previous Friday.

The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m., Jan. 10, 2021 shows the following:

Both Lyme and Old Lyme are still in the state-identified ‘Red Zone;’ where they have been for the past several weeks.

As of today’s report (see map above), five towns in the state — Canaan, Colebrook, Kent, Union and Warren — remain in the ‘Gray Zone.’

  • The red category is defined as when the Average Daily Rate of COVID-19 Cases Among Persons Living in Community Settings per 100,000 Population By Town exceeds 15.
  • The gray category is defined as when the Average Daily Rate of COVID-19 Cases Among Persons Living in Community Settings per 100,000 Population By Town is less than five or less than five reported cases.

In all cases, this rate does not include cases or tests among residents of nursing home, assisted living, or correctional facilities.

Old Lyme

Old Lyme now has a cumulative total (since the outbreak began) of 181 confirmed COVID-19 cases and THREE probable cases, making a TOTAL of 184 cases.

This represents an INCREASE of 11 in the number of confirmed cases reported Friday, Jan. 8, and NO CHANGE in the number of probable cases reported the same day. 

The total number of Old Lyme residents tested is 3,998.

There have been two fatalities in Old Lyme.

CT DPH Two-Weekly Report

The Jan. 8 report issued by CT DPH shows that during the two-week reporting period from 12/20 through 01/02/21, Old Lyme had 11 cases in Week 1 and 19 in Week 2. This data was updated Jan.7, 2021.

The case rate in Old Lyme for 100,000 population is 29.1, reflecting an increase from the previously reported two-week rate of 21.3. A case rate of 15 or more cases per 100,000 population places a town in the state’s ‘Red Zone.’

Lyme

Lyme has a cumulative total (since the outbreak began) of 57 confirmed cases and five probable cases, making a total of 62 cases.

This represents an INCREASE of NINE in the number of confirmed cases and NO CHANGE in the number of probable cases from the numbers reported Friday, Jan. 8.

There have been no fatalities in Lyme.

The total number of Lyme residents tested is 1,040.

CT DPH Two-Weekly Report

The Jan. 8 report issued by CT DPH shows that during the two-week reporting period from 12/20 through 01/02/21, Lyme had one case in Week 1 and 11 in Week 2. This data was updated Jan. 7, 2021.

The case rate in Lyme for 100,000 population is 36.7 reflecting a increase from the previously reported two-week-rate of 18.3. A case rate of 15 or more cases per 100,000 population places a town in the state’s ‘Red Zone.’

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The next CT DPH Daily Data Report for Connecticut will be issued Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021.

 

Jan. 8 COVID-19 Update: Case Rate Increases in Both Lyme, Old Lyme; Cumulative Cases Climb by 4 in OL to 173, Lyme’s Rise by 3 to 53

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This map shows the average daily rate of new cases of COVID-19 by town during the past two weeks. Only cases among persons living in community settings are included in this map; the map does not include cases among people who reside in nursing home, assisted living, or correctional facilities.

LYME/OLD LYME — In light of the serious rise in Coronavirus cases, we have started a new weekday update reporting confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in Lyme and Old Lyme.

The state is now issuing a COVID-19 metric report daily around 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, which includes current data up to the previous evening. The Monday reports include data for the weekend as well as the previous Friday.

The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m., Jan. 7, 2021 shows the following:

Both Lyme and Old Lyme are still in the state-identified ‘Red Zone;’ where they have been for the past two weeks.

As of today’s report (see map above), five towns in the state — Canaan, Colebrook, Kent, Union and Warren — remain in the ‘Gray Zone.’

  • The red category is defined as when the Average Daily Rate of COVID-19 Cases Among Persons Living in Community Settings per 100,000 Population By Town exceeds 15.
  • The gray category is defined as when the Average Daily Rate of COVID-19 Cases Among Persons Living in Community Settings per 100,000 Population By Town is less than five or less than five reported cases.

In all cases, this rate does not include cases or tests among residents of nursing home, assisted living, or correctional facilities.

Old Lyme

Old Lyme now has a cumulative total (since the outbreak began) of 170 confirmed COVID-19 cases and THREE probable cases, making a TOTAL of 173 cases.

This represents an INCREASE of FOUR in the number of confirmed cases reported Thursday, Jan. 7, and NO CHANGE in the number of probable cases reported the same day. 

The total number of Old Lyme residents tested is 3,946.

There have been two fatalities in Old Lyme.

CT DPH Two-Weekly Report

The Jan. 8 report issued by CT DPH shows that during the two-week reporting period from 12/20 through 01/02/21, Old Lyme had 11 cases in Week 1 and 19 in Week 2. This data was updated Jan.7, 2021.

The case rate in Old Lyme for 100,000 population is 29.1, reflecting an increase from the previously reported two-week rate of 21.3. A case rate of 15 or more cases per 100,000 population places a town in the state’s ‘Red Zone.’

Lyme

Lyme has a cumulative total (since the outbreak began) of 48 confirmed cases and five probable cases, making a total of 53 cases.

This represents an INCREASE of THREE in the number of confirmed cases or and NO CHANGE in the number of probable cases from the numbers reported Thursday, Jan. 7.

There have been no fatalities in Lyme.

The total number of Lyme residents tested is 1,022.

CT DPH Two-Weekly Report

The Jan. 8 report issued by CT DPH shows that during the two-week reporting period from 12/20 through 01/02/21, Lyme had one case in Week 1 and 11 in Week 2. This data was updated Jan. 7, 2021.

The case rate in Lyme for 100,000 population is 36.7 reflecting a increase from the previously reported two-week-rate of 18.3. A case rate of 15 or more cases per 100,000 population places a town in the state’s ‘Red Zone.’

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The next CT DPH Daily Data Report for Connecticut will be issued Monday, Jan. 11, 2021.

Jan. 6 COVID-19 Update: Old Lyme Cumulative Cases Rise by One to 163, Lyme’s Increase by Two to 50

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LYME/OLD LYME — In light of the serious rise in Coronavirus cases, we have started a new weekday update reporting confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in Lyme and Old Lyme.

The state is now issuing a COVID-19 metric report daily around 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, which includes current data up to the previous evening. The Monday reports include data for the weekend as well as the previous Friday.

The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m., Jan. 5, 2021 shows the following:

Both Lyme and Old Lyme are still in the state-identified ‘Red Zone;’ where they have been for the past two weeks.

As of today’s report (see map above), five towns in the state — Canaan, Colebrook, Cornwall, Union and Warren — remain in the ‘Gray Zone.’ Salisbury is the only town in the ‘Cream Zone,’ while Wilton is the only town in the ‘Orange Zone.’

  • The red category is defined as when the Average Daily Rate of COVID-19 Cases Among Persons Living in Community Settings per 100,000 Population By Town exceeds 15.
  • The orange category is defined as when the Average Daily Rate of COVID-19 Cases Among Persons Living in Community Settings per 100,000 Population By Town is between 10-14.
  • The cream category is defined as when the Average Daily Rate of COVID-19 Cases Among Persons Living in Community Settings per 100,000 Population By Town is between 5-9.
  • The gray category is defined as when the Average Daily Rate of COVID-19 Cases Among Persons Living in Community Settings per 100,000 Population By Town is less than five or less than five reported cases.

In all four cases, this rate does not include cases or tests among residents of nursing home, assisted living, or correctional facilities.

Old Lyme

Old Lyme now has a cumulative total (since the outbreak began) of 160 confirmed COVID-19 cases and THREE probable cases, making a TOTAL of 163 cases.

This represents NO CHANGE in the number of confirmed cases reported Tuesday, Jan. 5, and an INCREASE of ONE in the number of probable cases reported the same day. 

The total number of Old Lyme residents tested is 3,881.

There have been two fatalities in Old Lyme.

CT DPH Two-Weekly Report

The Dec. 31 report issued by CT DPH shows that during the two-week reporting period from 12/13 through 12/26, Old Lyme had 11 cases in Week 1 and 11 in Week 2. This data was updated Dec. 31.

The case rate in Old Lyme for 100,000 population is 21.3, reflecting a decrease from the previously reported two-week rate of 26.2. A case rate of 15 or more cases per 100,000 population places a town in the state’s ‘Red Zone.’

Lyme

Lyme has a cumulative total (since the outbreak began) of 45 confirmed cases and five probable cases, making a total of 50 cases.

This represents an INCREASE of TWO in the number of confirmed cases from the numbers reported Tuesday, Jan. 5 and NO CHANGE in the number of probable cases reported the same day.

There have been no fatalities in Lyme.

The total number of Lyme residents tested is 997.

CT DPH Two-Weekly Report

The Dec. 31 report issued by CT DPH shows that during the two-week reporting period from 12/13 through 12/26, Lyme had five cases in Week 1 and one in Week 2. This data was updated Dec. 31.

The case rate in Lyme for 100,000 population is 18.3 reflecting a decrease from the previously reported two-week-rate of 30.6. A case rate of 15 or more cases per 100,000 population places a town in the state’s ‘Red Zone.’

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The next CT DPH Daily Data Report for Connecticut will be issued Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.

Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Schedule Vote on Artificial Turf Field at Tonight’s Meeting, Playing Surface Recommendation Changed

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This image, courtesy of Millone & McBroom, shows the current field behind Lyme-Old Lyme High School and the proposed synthetic turf field.

LYME-OLD LYME — The Region 18 Board of Education (BOE) meets this evening, Wednesday, Jan. 6, for its regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the BOE Conference Room in Center School.

The BOE agenda includes under New Business: Approval of Multipurpose Artificial Playing Surface.

The following comment is published in the General Overview  of the project on the Region 18 website under, Playing Surface Options: The original presentations focused on a crumb-rubber infill, a recycled product that can also be repurposed at the time of replacement. We are also looking at alternative infill options. Some options such as cork/coconut blends, walnut shells, etc. are no longer being considered based on the high cost of installation and yearly maintenance or irrigation needs that can’t be met. That still leaves a handful of other infill options currently being explored.

In view of that comment, LymeLine asked Ian Neviaser, Superintendent of Lyme-Old Lyme Schools, whether the proposal had changed from that discussed in a number of presentations with both Lyme-Old Lyme Schools audiences and various Old Lyme commissions. He responded by email, “The proposal from [the Facilities ] committee has been adjusted to include Brockfill instead of crumb rubber.”

Adding that the final decision on the playing surface will be made this evening, he also noted that if a change to Brockfill were to be made, it does not require the proposal to be resubmitted to any commissions in Old Lyme.

A live stream of the meeting will be available at this link:
http://region18.devosvideo.com/show?video=bf6143e600f1&apg=db58a112

In-person attendance is also possible at the meeting, but masks must be worn and social distancing respected.

Anyone wishing to make public comment virtually may use the following Zoom link: https://region18.zoom.us/j/83527766795; Meeting ID: 835 2776 6795;
+16465588656,,83527766795# US (New York).

Those choosing this option will be required to follow the same expectations for those making public comment in person. After being recognized by the chairperson, participants must state their name and place of residence before making their comments to the board.

Related articles published by LymeLine.com:

Old Lyme Zoning Approves Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Proposal for Turf Field — With Conditions Dec. 21, 2020

Old Lyme Zoning Delays Decision on LOL Schools’ Proposed Artificial Athletic Field Pending Drainage Review, ‘It’s All About Drainage’ (Cable)  Sept. 17, 2020

Old Lyme Zoning to Discuss Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Proposal for Synthetic Turf Field Tonight Sept. 14, 2020

Lyme-Old Lyme $2.28 Million School Turf Field Moves Forward (from The Day) May 26, 2020

Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Move Forward with Plans for $2.3 Million Artificial Turf Field Dec. 11, 2019

Engineering Firm to Present Work to Date on Turf Field Project at Tonight’s BOE Meeting, Public Welcome Dec. 4, 2019