Town Of Fairfield: 10.1 Interim Mask Policy Update

Press release from the Town of Fairfield:

10/1/2021

). Ninety eight percent of the highest risk populations, that include residents 65 and older, have received their first dose of the vaccine. Additionally, those who meet CDC criteria as moderately to severely immunocompromised have been eligible for a booster dose of Pfizer or Moderna for the last month and a half, providing further protection. Residents who received the Pfizer vaccine are currently eligible to get a booster dose. There is currently NO recommendation for the general population regarding a booster dose if they received Moderna or Johnson and Johnson. The age group with the lowest vaccination rate is 18-24, currently at 63%, which we expect is likely higher due to data that shows many university students vaccination rates are counted in their home states and not in Fairfield. Fairfield University is 92% vaccinated and Sacred Heart University reports being over 90% vaccinated.   is the most important defense against severe illness and hospitalization from COVID-19. While vaccine “breakthrough" cases have occurred in Connecticut, the majority of those cases, are reporting symptoms to be mild and have not resulted in severe illness or hospitalizations. Of the 2,343,473, persons who have completed their vaccine series, 0.58 percent of Connecticut's fully vaccinated residents have contracted the virus. The most severe cases tend to be in unvaccinated individuals.

Compared to being vaccinated, being unvaccinated currently has the following relative risk:

• 5 times higher of being infected with COVID-19
• 14 times higher risk of dying from COVID-19
• 40 times higher risk of being hospitalized with COVID-19

Businesses have the authority under the Governor's executive order, to continue requiring masks for their employees and customers. I hope our residents will be respectful of the decisions of businesses that chose to require masks or not, and to also be respectful to residents in Town who choose to wear a mask, or not.  I have done my best to guide our Town through the pandemic and make thoughtful, informed decisions for our community. We have all been through a lot together over the last 18 months and emotions continue to run high. I'm asking our community once again to please be respectful to each other regarding differences of opinion because in the end, we are neighbors.  th th CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION & PUBLIC HEARING CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION & PUBLIC HEARING Wednesday, October 6 | 6:30 p.m. Instructions to participate are at the bottom of this email. I ENCOURAGE OUR CITIZENS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS FUNDAMENTALLY IMPORTANT PROCESS FOR OUR TOWN'S DEMOCRACY Why Should You Get Involved? How Can You Get Involved: How Can You Get Involved: On Wednesday, October 6, the Commission will host a virtual public hearing to listen to input from residents about our charter.  with Charter Revision Commission in the subject line. As you would in a public meeting, please include your name and address with your comment. All comments received and verified will be included in the minutes with your name and address. Your email address will be excluded. MORE INFORMATION: MORE INFORMATION: To listen to the first organizational commission meeting, and a presentation from Attorney Mednick on Home Rule, 

This press release was produced by the Town of Fairfield. The views expressed here are the author’s own.