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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…
COVID-19: Those Who Are Fully Vaccinated Can Skip Quarantines, CDC Says COVID-19: Those Who Are Fully Vaccinated Can Skip Quarantines, CDC Says
Covid-19: Those Who Are Fully Vaccinated Can Skip Quarantines, CDC Says The Centers for Disease Control & Prevent (CDC) has issued new guidance for those who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. With the federal government ramping up production of the vaccine, the CDC announced that “asymptomatic fully-vaccinated individuals” who receive both doses can skip quarantine, provided the second shot was more than two weeks prior. Health officials said that it takes at least two weeks to build full immunity after receiving the second dose of the vaccine. “Fully vaccinated persons who meet criteria will no longer be required to quarantine following an exposure to so…
COVID-19: Five CT Healthcare Facilities Cited By Feds For Violations COVID-19: Five CT Healthcare Facilities Cited By Feds For Violations
Covid-19: Five CT Healthcare Facilities Cited By Feds For Violations Five healthcare facilities in Connecticut were among 112 that have been cited for violations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the start of the pandemic in March through Thursday, Oct. 15, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited 112 establishments for violations relating to their response to the virus, resulting in proposed penalties totaling $1,603,544.  OSHA said that the inspections resulted in violations for failure to: Implement a written respiratory protection program; Provide a medical evaluation, respirator fit tes…