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Phase 3 Reopening

New Haven, CT
News
COVID-19: CT Rolls Back Economy Starting Today COVID-19: CT Rolls Back Economy Starting Today
Covid-19: CT Rolls Back Economy Starting Today Many Connecticut businesses will step backward due to mounting COVID-19 cases in the state, reverting from Phase 3 to Phase 2 reopening guidelines per an order issued by Governor Ned Lamont.  The changes go into effect Friday, Nov. 6. A month after loosening COVID-19 restrictions on restaurants and event venues, Lamont tightened restrictions on certain businesses in an executive order issued on Monday, Nov. 2. Since Oct. 8, restaurants have been allowed to seat 75 percent of their building's capacity. Now, they will only be permitted to allow 50 percent and must halt in-house dining b…

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by Christina Coulter
Hartford, CT
Business
COVID-19: CT Moving To 'Phase 3' In Reopening Economy; Larger Crowds Allowed COVID-19: CT Moving To 'Phase 3' In Reopening Economy; Larger Crowds Allowed
Covid-19: CT Moving To 'Phase 3' In Reopening Economy; Larger Crowds Allowed Connecticut will soon enter “Phase 3” of the state’s COVID-19 reopening plan. This means bigger crowds at events and restaurants both inside and out. Face masks and social distancing requirements must still be observed.  Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday, Sept. 24, that the state would go to Phase 3 on Oct. 8. “The changes will increase capacities for certain businesses, including restaurants, personal services, libraries, and performing arts venues,” Lamont said, “while ensuring safety protocols are still in effect.” Specifically, that means that: - Restaurants, personal services, and …

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by Kristin Palpini
Springfield, MA
News
COVID-19: Where Are The Hotspots? Town-by-town Infection Rates And Trends - Hampden County COVID-19: Where Are The Hotspots? Town-by-town Infection Rates And Trends - Hampden County
Covid-19: Where Are The Hotspots? Town-by-town Infection Rates And Trends - Hampden County There are six Hampden County communities with positive COVID-19 testing rates above 2 percent - is a higher than normal infection rate for Massachusetts. The Massachusetts 7-day positive COVID-19 test rate is at 1.7 percent, said Gov. Charlie Baker during a daily press conference on the pandemic. Reducing positive test rates to under 2 percent is a state goal. In Hampden County, Russell is still the municipality with the highest rate of positive COVID-19 tests, countywide, over the past 14 days (16.7 percent for Russell), followed by Chicopee, West Springfield, Holyoke, and Springfield. T…

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by Kristin Palpini
Torrington, CT
News
COVID-19: Here's What CT Decision To Push Back Phase 3 Of Reopenings Means COVID-19: Here's What CT Decision To Push Back Phase 3 Of Reopenings Means
Covid-19: Here's What CT Decision To Push Back Phase 3 Of Reopenings Means Despite data showing cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and the positive test result rate has remained low in Connecticut, the state will push back Phase 3 reopenings indefinitely due to a surge of cases in dozens of other states. Gov. Ned Lamont made the announcement during an afternoon news briefing on Monday, July 6. "We're going to be cautious on this one," he said. Phase 3, set to start in mid-July, was scheduled to include: Bars Indoor private gatherings of up to 50 people Outdoor private gatherings (including graduations) up to 250 people Outdoor organized gatherings …

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
News
COVID-19: Here's Five-Day Long Island Positive Testing Trend With Phase 3 Underway COVID-19: Here's Five-Day Long Island Positive Testing Trend With Phase 3 Underway
Covid-19: Here's Five-Day Long Island Positive Testing Trend With Phase 3 Underway Long Island continues to see a decline in residents testing positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as New York recovers from the pandemic after entering Phase 3 of the reopening process this week. Health officials in New York have been monitoring the number of patients testing positive for COVID-19 statewide, with the numbers on Long Island continuing to trend positively. Earlier story - COVID-19: NY, NJ, CT Order Joint Quarantine For Visitors From States With High Infection Rate On Long Island: Friday, June 19: 1.1 percent; Saturday, June 20: 1.0 percent; Sunday, June 21: 0.9 pe…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
Business
COVID-19: Here's A Look At New Businesses Reopening As Long Island Starts Phase 3 COVID-19: Here's A Look At New Businesses Reopening As Long Island Starts Phase 3
Covid-19: Here's A Look At New Businesses Reopening As Long Island Starts Phase 3 Long Island is now the ninth of New York State's 10 regions to enter Phase 3 of reopening the economy as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Long Island has started the third phase in the four-phase reopening plan as of Wednesday, June 24, allowing more businesses to open. Just New York City will remain in Phase 2, possibly entering Phase 3 in two weeks. In Phase 3, limited indoor dining is permitted, as well as personal care service businesses such as nail salons and tattoo parlors, though there are restrictions in place and guidelines to follow. Earlier sto…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
News
COVID-19: Here's Rundown Of Cases As Long Island Nears Phase 3 Of Four-Phase Reopening COVID-19: Here's Rundown Of Cases As Long Island Nears Phase 3 Of Four-Phase Reopening
Covid-19: Here's Rundown Of Cases As Long Island Nears Phase 3 Of Four-Phase Reopening The infection, fatality, and hospitalization rates for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on Long Island continue to drop to record lows as the region prepares to enter Phase 3 of the four-phase New York State reopening of the economy. Phase 3 starts on Wednesday, June 24 on Long Island. Since the pandemic began, there have been a total of more than 41,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases in both Nassau and Suffolk county, with more than 277,071 Long Islanders tested for the virus. Less than 100 COVID-19 patients remain hospitalized in Suffolk or Nassau. The latest numbers from the Departments of …

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by Zak Failla
New City, NY
News
COVID-19: Here's Rundown Of Cases By Town As Rockland Starts Phase 3 Of Four-Phase Reopening COVID-19: Here's Rundown Of Cases By Town As Rockland Starts Phase 3 Of Four-Phase Reopening
Covid-19: Here's Rundown Of Cases By Town As Rockland Starts Phase 3 Of Four-Phase Reopening There are less than a dozen patients still hospitalized with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Rockland County as the Hudson Valley prepares to enter Phase 3 of its four-phase reopening of the economy. Phase 3 starts on Tuesday, June 23. Since the pandemic began, there have been a total of 13,486 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Rockland County out of 69,468 tests, with 10 still hospitalized and several other cases still under investigation. There has been a total of 667 virus-related deaths in county residents, and thousands of COVID-19 patients have recovered from the virus. Rockland County E…

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by Zak Failla
Kingston, NY
News
COVID-19: Here's Rundown Of Cases As Ulster, Sullivan Counties Start Phase 3 COVID-19: Here's Rundown Of Cases As Ulster, Sullivan Counties Start Phase 3
Covid-19: Here's Rundown Of Cases As Ulster, Sullivan Counties Start Phase 3 There are less than a total of 350 novel coronavirus cases in Ulster and Sullivan counties as the Hudson Valley prepares to enter Phase 3 of the four-phase reopening of the economy. Phase 3 begins on Tuesday, June 23. Since the pandemic began, there have been a total of 1,786 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ulster County, with 308 still active. There have been 85 COVID-19-related fatalities, with 1,393 being treated and recovering from the virus. In Ulster County, the breakdown is as follows: Ulster: 224 confirmed COVID-19 cases (75 active); Lloyd: 159 (44); City of Kingston: 252 (41); Wawar…

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by Zak Failla
Stony Point, NY
Politics
COVID-19: Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland, Orange County Execs Ask Cuomo To Start Phase 3 Earlier COVID-19: Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland, Orange County Execs Ask Cuomo To Start Phase 3 Earlier
Covid-19: Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland, Orange County Execs Ask Cuomo To Start Phase 3 Earlier Some county executives in the Hudson Valley are imploring New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to allow the region to enter Phase 3 of reopening earlier than originally planned. In a letter to Cuomo, the county execs in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, and Rockland county requested that the region be allowed to enter the third phase of reopening the economy earlier than originally scheduled. In Phase 3, indoor dining is permitted, as well as personal care services such as nail salons and tattoo parlors, though all businesses will be under strict restrictions. Currently, Western New York, the Capital Region…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
News
COVID-19: Long Island Gets Official Go-Ahead To Start Phase 1 Reopening COVID-19: Long Island Gets Official Go-Ahead To Start Phase 1 Reopening
Covid-19: Long Island Gets Official Go-Ahead To Start Phase 1 Reopening Memorial Day typically marks the beginning of summer on Long Island, as residents flood area beaches and host crowded barbecues.  This year, Memorial Day represents the beginning of the “new normal” as the region begins reopening its economy as it recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. During his daily COVID-19 briefing on Tuesday, May 26 at the New York Stock Exchange in Manhattan, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo made it official: Long Island is ready to reopen as of Wednesday, May 27. Cuomo said that Long Island has met the state mandates required to begin reopening the …

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by Zak Failla