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COVID-19: Connecticut Unveils Guidelines For Reopenings In Four Business Sectors COVID-19: Connecticut Unveils Guidelines For Reopenings In Four Business Sectors
Covid-19: Connecticut Unveils Guidelines For Reopenings In Four Business Sectors Click here for an updated story - COVID-19: Detailed Rules Now Released For CT Businesses Due To Reopen May 20 A host of guidelines different types of businesses must follow in order to reopen in Connecticut on Wednesday, May 20 amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have been unveiled. Gov. Ned Lamont announced the measures that have been put in place at a news conference late Friday afternoon, May 8. Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz and David Lehman, commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, joined Lamont at the news conference.…

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Torrington, CT
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COVID-19: Here's When Masks Or Cloth Face Coverings Are Required To Be Worn In CT COVID-19: Here's When Masks Or Cloth Face Coverings Are Required To Be Worn In CT
Covid-19: Here's When Masks Or Cloth Face Coverings Are Required To Be Worn In CT An executive order signed by Gov. Ned Lamont will require cloth face coverings to be worn in public wherever close contact is unavoidable. It goes into effect at 8 p.m. on Monday, April 20. In addition, Lamont ordered a further postponement of Connecticut's presidential primary. It's now been moved to Tuesday, Aug. 11. Here are details of the order on face coverings: "Cloth face coverings or higher level of protection required in public wherever close contact is unavoidable: Effective at 8 p.m. on April 20, 2020, any person in a public place in Connecticut who is unable to or do…

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COVID-19: CT Order Will Mandate Masks, Face Cloth In Public When Unable To Social Distance COVID-19: CT Order Will Mandate Masks, Face Cloth In Public When Unable To Social Distance
Covid-19: CT Order Will Mandate Masks, Face Cloth In Public When Unable To Social Distance Connecticut residents should wear a mask or cloth covering their nose and mouth if approaching a group, entering or working in a store or other instances where they are unable to maintain social distancing of 6 feet or more amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Gov. Ned Lamont said. Lamont said at a news briefing on Wednesday afternoon, April 15 that he will be issuing an executive order within 48 hours outlining details. The order is similar to one issued by New York State earlier on Wednesday saying the face coverings can be made at home or by using a scarf or bandana. It t…

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by Joe Lombardi