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COVID-19: CT's Now Fully Back In Business With Restrictions Lifted; Here's What It Means COVID-19: CT's Now Fully Back In Business With Restrictions Lifted; Here's What It Means
Covid-19: CT's Now Fully Back In Business With Restrictions Lifted; Here's What It Means The “new normal” is now back to “normal” in Connecticut as the state recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. All business restrictions put in place to curtail the spread of COVID-19 in Connecticut during the pandemic were lifted as of Wednesday, May 19, including social distance requirements, and curfews for businesses. Additionally, all limits on gathering sizes have been lifted and movie theater capacity is back to 100 percent. Beginning on May 19, there will also be no occupancy limits on gyms, barbershops, museums, amusement parks, and several other previously restricted businesses…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Playland Will Stay Closed For Rest Of 2020 Season COVID-19: Playland Will Stay Closed For Rest Of 2020 Season
Covid-19: Playland Will Stay Closed For Rest Of 2020 Season The gates at Rye Playland will stay closed for the rest of the 2020 season due to the ongoing health concerns regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Officials in Westchester announced the amusement park will stay closed for the rest of the season due to the virus after spending months looking for ways to safely reopen amid the pandemic. Ideas to safely reopen Playland included sanitizing rides in between each rider while maintaining social distancing and wearing face coverings. It was originally scheduled to reopen in May before the pandemic struck. Playland Beach will remain…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Here's What To Know As CT Starts Phase 2 Of Reopening COVID-19: Here's What To Know As CT Starts Phase 2 Of Reopening
Covid-19: Here's What To Know As CT Starts Phase 2 Of Reopening Upwards of 95 percent of Connecticut’s economy is now open for business as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Connecticut enters Phase 2 of its economic reopening on Wednesday, June 17. Now, the majority of businesses statewide will be permitted to open up shop, though there will be strict restrictions put in place. Rules include specific information about physical distancing, facility capacity, sanitizing and disinfecting standards, personal protective equipment for employees, staggered scheduling, new training on safety, and face coverings must be worn by …

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Number Of CT Hospitalizations For Virus Falls Below 250 COVID-19: Number Of CT Hospitalizations For Virus Falls Below 250
Covid-19: Number Of CT Hospitalizations For Virus Falls Below 250 The number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) hospitalizations in Connecticut is at the lowest it’s been since March. As of Friday, June 12, there were 244 people hospitalized with COVID-19, down 23 from the day before. Since the outbreak began in March, there have been a total of 44,689 (up 228 overnight) confirmed COVID-19 cases, resulting in 4,159 (13 new) deaths. Of the confirmed COVID-19 cases, 15,561 were in Fairfield County, with 1,374 in Litchfield County.  Connecticut is on track to enter Phase 2 of its economy as of Wednesday, June 17, at which point approximately 95 percent …

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Here's When Indoor Dining, Movie Theaters, Gyms Are Scheduled To Reopen In CT COVID-19: Here's When Indoor Dining, Movie Theaters, Gyms Are Scheduled To Reopen In CT
Covid-19: Here's When Indoor Dining, Movie Theaters, Gyms Are Scheduled To Reopen In CT The start date for Phase 2 of the Connecticut reopening process amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been moved up. Restaurants, movie theaters and gyms may now reopen Wednesday, June 17. Gov. Ned Lamont made the announcement late Friday morning, June 5. The original date for the start of Phase 2 was Saturday, June 20. "To avoid having Phase 2 of Connecticut's reopening efforts take effect during a busy Father's Day weekend, we're going to move it up a few days earlier," Lamont said. Additional safety guidance for businesses that fall under Phase 2 will be re…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: CT Phase 2 Start Date Moved Up, With Indoor Dining, Movie Theaters, Gyms Reopening COVID-19: CT Phase 2 Start Date Moved Up, With Indoor Dining, Movie Theaters, Gyms Reopening
Covid-19: CT Phase 2 Start Date Moved Up, With Indoor Dining, Movie Theaters, Gyms Reopening The start date for Phase 2 of the Connecticut reopening process amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been moved up. Restaurants, movie theaters and gyms may now reopen Wednesday, June 17. Gov. Ned Lamont made the announcement late Friday morning, June 5. The original date for the start of Phase 2 was Saturday, June 20. "To avoid having Phase 2 of Connecticut's reopening efforts take effect during a busy Father's Day weekend, we're going to move it up a few days earlier," Lamont said. Additional safety guidance for businesses that fall under Phase 2 will be re…

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by Joe Lombardi