Simsbury COVID Data - Week Ending September 18, 2021

Keep up the good work, Simsbury! For the third consecutive week, our positive COVID case numbers have slowly but steadily declined.  Based on the DPH municipal alert system, we are at the “orange” alert status for the sixth consecutive week at 10.4 cases per 100,000 residents.  We nearly reached yellow alert status, which is less than 10 cases but more than 5 cases per 100,000 residents.  Since our mask order was issued, we have not reached red alert status, the highest level of risk for the DPH municipal alert system.  Comparatively,  six of the other nine towns in our health district have reached red alert at some point during the same time period. 

Based on advice being provided by local public health officials, some key factors that will be used in making the determination to rescind the mask order are as follows: 1) FVHD level community transmission, as defined by the CDC, is sustained (4 consecutive weeks) in the “Low” or “Moderate” range AND 2) Town level COVID rates, as defined by CT DPH, is sustained (4 consecutive weeks) at 9 cases/100,000 or fewer at “yellow” or “grey” range. 4 consecutive weeks reflects two full incubation periods. Additional factors such as outbreaks, hospitalizations by county, and vaccination levels will be considered.  As the COVID situation is evolving, these recommendations/guidelines are subject to change based upon the advice and guidance provided to the Town by our local, state, and federal public health agencies.

Please note that last week, many businesses reported to us they received in-person visits from individuals stating that the mask order had been rescinded and that they could remove signage requiring masks.  Please be aware that the Town has not rescinded the order, nor did we send town officials to businesses relaying this message.  Any changes to or rescission of the order will clearly be available on our Town’s website, www.simsbury-ct.gov.  

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