Westport Coronavirus Update: 115 Cases; Cops Test Negative

As of Monday, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 reached 115 in Westport, according to state health officials.

Westport Coronavirus Updates: 95 Confirmed Cases, State Says

Westport is no longer the Connecticut community with the highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases.

Westport Coronavirus Updates: Town Sets Up Donation Webpage

Packaged N-95 masks and packaged medical masks are among the items the town is accepting for donation to help in the fight against COVID-19.

Westport Coronavirus Updates: Police Officer Tests Positive

Westport continues to be the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in Connecticut, with 87 confirmed cases as of Wednesday.

Coronavirus Westport: 45 Receive Drive-Thru Tests On Tuesday

The town will continue COVID-19 testing efforts on March 31.

Coronavirus Westport: Confirmed Cases Reaches 74, State Says

The New York Times profiled "Party Zero," the local event on March 5 where dozens of people were exposed to COVID-19.

Coronavirus Westport: First Selectman Gives Video Update

"Let me also assure you that the emphasis of Town Management activity is based on proven emergency response strategies."

Coronavirus Westport: 'Many Hundreds' Exposed To Virus

Westport Weston Health District Director Mark Cooper says hundreds of residents were exposed to COVID-19 locally before it was reported.

Westport Coronavirus: 42 Confirmed Cases, First Selectman Says

Also, a person who was infected at a March 5 party in Westport is on a recent cover of "Time" magazine.

Westport Coronavirus: Saugatuck, Green Farms Rail Stations Closed

Trains are still running, but the stations temporarily are closed to the public.

Westport Coronavirus: Hair, Nail Salons & Barbershops Closed

The closures are designed to help fight the spread of COVID-19.

Westport Coronavirus: Police Department Takes Precautions

"We encourage those requiring our services to contact us via telephone rather than traveling to the police department in person."

Westport Coronavirus: Testing Efforts Ramp Up

"Residents should assume that COVID-19 is everywhere and that anyone could have it."

Westport Coronavirus: Transfer Station Workers Can't Help You

"Transfer Station personnel have been instructed to refrain from coming into contact" with people or refuse brought to the town dump.

Westport Coronavirus: 20 Test Positive; Emergency Declared

Westport declared a local emergency after 20 people tested positive for coronavirus. Restaurants and gyms were closed.

Westport Coronavirus: Compo Beach Playground, Parking Lots Closed

"We must remind you that congregating, even outdoors, in small or large groups, is contradictory to the advice" of the health department.

Westport Coronavirus: Details On Decision To Close Library

"All the evidence points to the fact that things are going to get worse before they get better," says Executive Director Bill Harmer.

Westport Coronavirus: Health District Warns Against Social Events

"The school and other cancellations should not be viewed as a holiday and a time for partying and celebration."

Westport Coronavirus: Parks & Rec Department Moves Online

The department office at Longshore Club Park was closed until further notice due to COVID-19.

Westport Coronavirus: First Confirmed Case

"This was expected and comes as no surprise," said Mark Cooper, director of the Westport-Weston Health District.

Westport Coronavirus: Marpe Sets Up Group For COVID-19 Response

First Selectman Jim Marpe has established and "Incident Command Structure" to handle the town's COVID-19 response moving forward.

Westport Coronavirus: Town Monitoring 14 Exposed To COVID-19

A private party in Westport on March 5 was attended by about 40 people, 14 of whom have flu-like symptoms and possibly novel coronavirus.

Westport Coronavirus: Senior Center Suspends Activities

The decision follows the closure of Westport Public Schools over concerns about the spread of COVID-19.

Prestige Companion & Homemakers Takes Steps to Prevent COVID-19

Prestige Companion & Homemakers, an elderly home-care service that serves Westport, takes steps to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Westport To Hold Coronavirus Public Forum On March 8

The meeting, which will be held at the Westport Library, will feature a host of public health experts.

Community Readiness Survey Launched In Westport

Residents are encouraged to participate in the online Westport Prevention Coalition Community Readiness Survey.

Local Author to Speak about Living with Dementia

A special event for caregivers and families

Opinion: Praising An Unconventional Pioneer In Fighting Addiction

NEAD Foundation founder Craig Gordon writes about the the unique addiction treatment methods of Joan Marie Mathews-Larson.

Westport Provides Prescription Drug Discount Program

Residents can join the ProAct program, which is in conjunction with the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities.

Westport Police 2019 Drug Take Back Effort On Oct. 26

The annual unwanted prescription drug dropoff initiative will be held at 180 Bayberry Lane.

ComForCare Curriculum Utilized By Alzheimer’s Association

The DementiaWise care enhancement program was created to care for people with all types of dementia including Alzheimer’s disease.

Westport Woman's Club MAKES STRIDES at Breast Cancer Walk

MAKING STRIDES Against Breast Cancer Walk at Sherwood Island State Park, Westport ~ October 20, 2019

YMCA MOVE WELL TODAY LAUNCHES NOVEMBER 4th!

A program to help pre-diabetic and Type 2 diabetic patients.

Westport Physician Makes Presentation At National Conference

Susann Varano, M.D., is resident care specialist at Maplewood Senior Living.

Westport FD Unveils Pink Engine For Breast Cancer Awareness

The fire engine has been wrapped through private donations and Fleet Auto Supply of West Haven.

Westport: Your ZIP Code May Influence How Long You Live

How long you live might be affected by your neighborhood, according to the most recent data from the CDCP.

Medicare Open Enrollment In Westport Begins Oct. 15

Information is available through the Westport Department of Human Services.

Youth Vaping Epidemic Discussion Sept. 25 In Westport

The featured speaker is Tricia Dahl, senior research assistant at the Yale University School of Medicine.

Still Time To Register: Stair Climb Challenge on Sept 14

Annual Step Up For The Brave Stair Climb Challenge Benefits Homeless Veterans. Presented by Homes for the Brave.

5th Annual Step Up For The Brave Stair Climb Challenge

September 14, 2019. A great workout to benefit homeless veterans