![The amount of people receiving vaccinations of the bivalent Omicron vaccine has been significantly lower than previous vaccine doses from the last few years.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screen-Shot-2022-10-30-at-2.31.21-PM.png)
Vaccine hesitation grows as Omicron booster is approved
Phoebe Miller ’23, Associate Managing Editor
• October 30, 2022
![Masks, the symbol of the pandemic. The imminent end of most mandates signals a return to normality.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-01-at-6.42.16-PM.png)
Lifting the mask mandate provides a breath of fresh air
Sarah Marron ’24, Web Sports Editor
• March 1, 2022
![The mask mandate in Westport was reinstated as of Dec. 27, meaning all indoor public settings will require masks.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screen-Shot-2021-12-24-at-6.26.31-PM.png)
Mask mandate reinstated for public areas in Westport
Aidan Sprouls ’23, Web Opinions Editor
• December 24, 2021
![The third round of vaccination was approved by the FDA. Symptom hesitation leads to some questions about getting the third shot.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screen-Shot-2021-12-21-at-8.53.47-AM.png)
COVID-19 booster shot gains approval
Mia Kirkorsky ’24, Business Manager
• December 21, 2021
![Staples High School offered the COVID-19 booster shot for teachers on Nov. 17. They could sign up for a preferred time slot and receive it when convenient.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Screen-Shot-2021-11-21-at-7.08.20-PM-668x900.png)
Westport Public Schools offers booster shot for teachers
Abbie Goldstein ’22, Paper Arts Editor
• November 21, 2021
![The mask mandate in Westport was lifted on Nov. 4, effective immediately.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Screen-Shot-2021-11-06-at-1.37.19-PM.png)
Mask mandate lifted for indoor public settings in Westport
Meg Enquist '23, Business Director
• November 6, 2021
![California recently announced it is mandating vaccines for school children who are of age, it is necessary for Connecticut to follow in order to ensure the safety of all students and staff.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Screen-Shot-2021-10-25-at-9.11.13-AM.png)
California made vaccines mandatory for students, Connecticut must follow
Genevieve Frucht '24, Editor in Chief
• October 26, 2021
![Kids 11 and under are more susceptible to getting Covid-19 because they are not eligible for the vaccine. Now, K-12 schools, like Westport Public Schools, face the impact.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Screen-Shot-2021-09-23-at-1.41.38-PM.png)
Increased Covid-19 cases in students 11 and under
Ava Cordella, Staff Writer
• September 23, 2021
![Schools are legally allowed to have vaccine mandates meaning that Staples can require this next year.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-04-at-12.12.48-PM-900x420.png)
Requiring vaccines is important, necessary for the return to normal life
Prasaus Yeager ’22, Staff Writer
• June 4, 2021
![First COVID-19 vaccine dosage yields difficult side effects in 12 to 15 year olds](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-04-at-9.46.50-AM-900x497.png)
First COVID-19 vaccine dosage yields difficult side effects in 12 to 15 year olds
Lea Rivel ’22, Social Media Director
• June 4, 2021
![Due to the Connecticut State Senates bill, students who were previously exempted from the vaccine for religious reasons are no longer excused.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Screen-Shot-2021-05-11-at-4.00.33-PM-466x900.png)
Religious exemption bill for mandatory vaccines terminated
Phoebe Miller '23, Sports Editor
• May 27, 2021
![All Connecticut residents ages 16 and over will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine by April 5, according to Governor Lamont.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/oTtEjEGdlYoP0JNo3z31wOttPOwQfxPe_XWMOc98FcWzBYbprCSQRMhY93pvA-4StSUc3yQ89MajB9J1zuA831CSgHkwShEdnJWEVxs4H1mM4Hy8PcQWfLj6UmWeu2pxKN0QZr7-900x599.png)
Lamont announces acceleration in Connecticut vaccine rollout
Lea Rivel '22, Social Media Director
• May 27, 2021
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