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COVID-19: Reopening Of Indoor Dining In New York City May Be Pulled Back This Week COVID-19: Reopening Of Indoor Dining In New York City May Be Pulled Back This Week
Covid-19: Reopening Of Indoor Dining In New York City May Be Pulled Back This Week New York City is set to enter Phase 3 of reopening its economy as of Monday, July 6, though it’s unclear whether reopening indoor dining will be advisable, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo. During a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) briefing on Monday, June 29 in Manhattan, Cuomo said that the state is monitoring the data and will make a determination this week on how to best move forward with indoor dining in the densely populated New York City.  “One of the issues we're working on in New York, indoor dining has shown that it has been problematic,” Cuomo said. “That a virus spreads in closed…

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COVID-19: New York City Cleared To Start Phase 2 Of Reopening COVID-19: New York City Cleared To Start Phase 2 Of Reopening
Covid-19: New York City Cleared To Start Phase 2 Of Reopening New York City has been cleared to start Phase 2 of the state's four-phase process of reopening its economy. Phase 2 includes office-based jobs, real estate, barbershops, salons, outdoor dining, and expanded retail services. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Friday, June 19 that New York City had been given clearance by global public health experts to enter Phase Two on Monday, June 21. Office-based jobs include: Professional services; Administrative support; Information technology. Retail: In-store shopping; Rental, repair, and cleaning; Limited service barbershop and hair salons; O…

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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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COVID-19: Here's What To Expect As CT Shifts To Phase 2 Of Reopening COVID-19: Here's What To Expect As CT Shifts To Phase 2 Of Reopening
Covid-19: Here's What To Expect As CT Shifts To Phase 2 Of Reopening Upwards of 95 percent of Connecticut’s economy will be opening up this week as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. When Connecticut enters Phase 2 of its economic reopening on Wednesday, June 17, 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…

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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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COVID-19: State's Reversal On Hair Salon Reopenings Sparks Backlash COVID-19: State's Reversal On Hair Salon Reopenings Sparks Backlash
Covid-19: State's Reversal On Hair Salon Reopenings Sparks Backlash Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont’s 180-degree turn on allowing hair salon and barbershops to open during Phase 1 of the state’s reopening of the economy has drawn the ire of some of those business owners who have taken painstaking measures to prepare to open their doors. Hair salons and barbershops had been slated to open alongside other businesses during phase one of Connecticut’s reopening, which began on Wednesday, May 20. However, earlier this week, Lamont announced that those openings would be delayed, likely until Monday, June 1. Earlier story - COVID-19: Reopening Of Hair Salons, Barbers…

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COVID-19: Here's What Measures CT Restaurants Must Take To Reopen COVID-19: Here's What Measures CT Restaurants Must Take To Reopen
Covid-19: Here's What Measures CT Restaurants Must Take To Reopen Restaurants in Connecticut will have a new look and feel when they begin reopening amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. The state is slowly planning to reopen potentially as soon as Wednesday, May 20, provided the hospitalization rates and number of COVID-19 cases continue to decline, Gov. Ned Lamont and his Reopen Connecticut Advisory Group announced. Earlier report - COVID-19: Date Set For Some Connecticut Businesses To Reopen If the state is to kickstart the economy, restaurants will have to take measures to ensure the safety of staff and patrons, the Advisory Group sa…

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by Zak Failla