Windsor COVID Test-Kit Distribution Update

COVID
January 5, 2022
Following yesterday's distribution of COVID-19 Test-Kits in Windsor, the Town has issued an update about kits and masks. They are aware that sadly many of you were not able to get kits or masks, so please see there response, as well as the latest COVID stats from the State below.
 
Update from the Town of Windsor
"We understand the frustration felt by many residents regarding yesterday’s COVID-19 test kit distribution. The limited supply of kits we received from the state, together with an overwhelming turnout, resulted in a distribution event that could not accommodate everyone in attendance.
 
The distribution was scheduled from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. However, the overwhelming amount of vehicles created unsafe traffic conditions that forced us to open the event early to maintain safety resulting in supplies being depleted prior to 5:30 PM.
 
Moving forward, we would look to utilize various methods of distribution. We will also be looking to make N-95 masks available for pick up at the L.P. Wilson and 330 Windsor Avenue Community Centers, both the main and Wilson Branch libraries and town hall during regular operating hours. Finally, a portion of test kits have been distributed, or are on reserve, for our most vulnerable, at-risk and homebound residents.
 
We thank you for your understanding and patience as we manage the complexities of this never relenting pandemic."
 
COVID-19 Update

Of the 1,676 patients currently hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19, 1,128 (67.3%) are not fully vaccinated.

For the week beginning December 19, 2021, unvaccinated persons had a 3.3x greater risk of testing positive for COVID-19 compared to fully vaccinated persons.

For the week beginning December 19, 2021, unvaccinated persons had a 32.9x greater risk of dying from COVID-19 compared to fully vaccinated persons.

Data on COVID-19 associated deaths is updated once per week every Thursday. The most recently reported total number of deaths is 9,160.
 

County-by-county breakdown of current COVID-19 hospitalizations:

County

Current COVID-19 Hospitalizations

Fairfield County

459

Hartford County

421

Litchfield County

33

Middlesex County

47

New Haven County

577

New London County

98

Tolland County

12

Windham County

29

Total

1,676
For a series of interactive graphs and maps that provide additional data, including metrics related to age, gender, and race/ethnicity, as well as data broken down by every town and city in Connecticut, click here and click the link that is labeled, “Data Tracker.”