The CDC displays counties in orange, yellow, or green on a color-coded map shown in the image above to guide local residents and authorities:
- Counties shown in orange are where the CDC advises wearing masks indoors.
- Counties shown in yellow are places in which those at high risk for severe disease should be cautious.
- In green counties, indoor masking is not necessary.
As of Friday, Jan. 13, these Connecticut counties are in the “orange” zone with "high” COVID levels where masks are currently recommended:
- Fairfield County
- Hartford County
- Litchfield County
- Middlesex County
- New Haven County
- Tolland County
- Windham County
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