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Covid-19: Connecticut Eases Restrictions On Some Restaurants, Businesses
Connecticut can see the light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel as the state prepares to further open up the economy as more vaccines are administered.
During a COVID-19 briefing on Monday, April 19, Gov. Ned Lamont listed a host of COVID-19 restrictions that are being lifted statewide, specifically for restaurants.
As of Saturday, May 1, the curfew for businesses will be pushed back to 12 a.m., and all outdoor restrictions will be lifted. At restaurants, alcohol without food will be permitted, and the size of parties' dining will no longer be limited.
Beginning on Wednesday, May 19, all r…
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 …