🌱 East Hampton Daily: Hospital Capacity Rates + Home Sales Fell

Morning, people of East Hampton! Diane Witek here with a fresh copy of the East Hampton Daily. Here are the top 4 stories in East Hampton today.

First, today's weather:

Colder. High: 35, low: 30.

Here are the top stories today in East Hampton:

1. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, about 77 percent of inpatient beds were occupied as of Dec. 22; approximately one out of every 10 beds are occupied by a COVID-19 patient. The highly contagious omicron variant will likely sicken many of the country's 40 million unvaccinated adults, and some will require hospitalization, President Joe Biden said Tuesday. The vaccinated, and particularly those who have been boosted, have better odds of not getting sick or only catching a mild illness. (East Hampton Patch)
2. According to real estate experts, the number of homes for sale in November fell to a new all-time low, but inventory is expected to pick up in 2022. Home sales fell 18 percent in November 2021 compared with November 2020. The housing market was less competitive in November than in prior months, as homes stayed on the market a little longer and fewer sold above list price. Buyers are currently benefiting from low mortgage rates, but inflation could spread to more consumer goods next year, which would put a dent in housing budgets. (East Hampton Patch)
3. Take a look at the Long Island Christmas lights and events on the East End. There are some awesome Christmas-related events happening on East End this December. (The Long Island Local)

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Today in East Hampton:

• ASM High School String Performance — East Hampton UFSD. (All Day)
• Winter Wreath — East Hampton Library. (4 p.m.)
• Holiday Movie in YA — East Hampton Library. (4:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Guild Hall of East Hampton: "'Guild Hall For All,' our 90th anniversary book, is in the running for Best Book of the Year! Cast your vote and help us be #1 at LINK IN BIO. If you don’t have your copy yet — get one today at LINK IN BIO Guild Hall." (Facebook)
• Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce: "It's the most magical time of the year. Whether you're shopping from the comfort of your home or you're strolling down our lovely village, we will be shining a light on a few more chamber members over the next few days." (Facebook)
• Guild Hall of East Hampton: "Shop to Support the Arts! For the art-lover on your list (or for your own collection) consider one of these beautiful works of art from our benefit art exhibition All for the Hall." (Facebook)

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— Diane Witek

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