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COVID-19: Rhode Island Asks CT, MA Residents To Stay Away From Its Beaches Due To Big Crowds COVID-19: Rhode Island Asks CT, MA Residents To Stay Away From Its Beaches Due To Big Crowds
Covid-19: Rhode Island Asks CT, MA Residents To Stay Away From Its Beaches Due To Big Crowds Rhode Island is asking their neighbors in Connecticut and Massachusetts to stay away from its beaches this weekend due to potential overcrowding amid the COVID-19 outbreak. After seeing many out-of-state residents taking the trip to visit Rhode Island beaches recently, the state’s Department of Environmental Management is taking measures to ensure there is no overcrowding. There will be reduced parking and limited capacity at Misquamicut and Scarborough state beaches, which will be restricted to Rhode Island residents. According to the Department of Environmental Management, even with park…

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COVID-19: Reopening Of Hair Salons, Barbershops Now Will Be Delayed In Connecticut COVID-19: Reopening Of Hair Salons, Barbershops Now Will Be Delayed In Connecticut
Covid-19: Reopening Of Hair Salons, Barbershops Now Will Be Delayed In Connecticut Not so fast. Connecticut officials are backtracking on plans to reopen salons and barbershops when the state begins phase 1 of reopening on Wednesday, May 20, amid growing unrest amongst salon owners. Earlier story - COVID-19: CT Hairstylists Voice Concerns Over Reopening “We’ve been hearing a lot of feedback from many owners and employees, and at this time I think the best approach is that we hit pause on the reopening of hair salons and barbershops, take a step back, and allow some more time as preparations continue to be made,” Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said. Lamont said that after …

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COVID-19: NY, NJ, CT Among Seven States Working Together Developing Plans To Reopen Economies COVID-19: NY, NJ, CT Among Seven States Working Together Developing Plans To Reopen Economies
Covid-19: NY, NJ, CT Among Seven States Working Together Developing Plans To Reopen Economies This story has been updated. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are among now seven states in the region forming committees to determine proper protocols to reopen the economy in the region as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to plague the country. The governors from the tristate area joined their counterparts from Pennsylvania, Delaware and Rhode Island in announcing during a conference call on Monday, April 13 that they are forming committees to share information and advice as they look to slowly begin reopening some parts of their economies. After that announcement,…

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