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COVID-19: CT Rolls Back Economy Starting Today COVID-19: CT Rolls Back Economy Starting Today
Covid-19: CT Rolls Back Economy Starting Today Many Connecticut businesses will step backward due to mounting COVID-19 cases in the state, reverting from Phase 3 to Phase 2 reopening guidelines per an order issued by Governor Ned Lamont.  The changes go into effect Friday, Nov. 6. A month after loosening COVID-19 restrictions on restaurants and event venues, Lamont tightened restrictions on certain businesses in an executive order issued on Monday, Nov. 2. Since Oct. 8, restaurants have been allowed to seat 75 percent of their building's capacity. Now, they will only be permitted to allow 50 percent and must halt in-house dining b…

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by Christina Coulter
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COVID-19: All Of CT Will Roll Back To Phase 2 This Week, Lamont Announces COVID-19: All Of CT Will Roll Back To Phase 2 This Week, Lamont Announces
Covid-19: All Of CT Will Roll Back To Phase 2 This Week, Lamont Announces With COVID-19 again continuing to spread across Connecticut, Gov. Ned Lamont announced he is taking drastic steps to try and help curtail the latest outbreak. During a COVID-19 briefing on Monday, Nov. 2, Lamont announced that he was pulling the entire state from the third phase of reopening and reverting back to the second phase, with more restrictions being put back in place. In Phase 2, restaurants will be limited to 50 percent capacity indoors, with no more than eight people at a party. Restaurants will be closed to indoor dining as of 9 p.m., though takeout and delivery can still be pr…

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by Zak Failla
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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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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Here's What To Expect As CT Reopening Process Moves Forward COVID-19: Here's What To Expect As CT Reopening Process Moves Forward
Covid-19: Here's What To Expect As CT Reopening Process Moves Forward Connecticut is inching forward toward Phase 2 of its reopening plan as it slowly continues recovering from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. On Wednesday, May 20, the state partially reopened, with some businesses permitted to reopen after meeting metrics detailed by Gov. Ned Lamont and his Reopen Connecticut Advisory Group's roadmap to kickstarting the economy. Phase 1 included the opening of outdoor dining, some retail businesses, offices, museums, zoos, and recreation hubs on May 20, while hair salons and barbershops - which were initially included in the first phase - are expec…

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by Zak Failla