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COVID-19: Here's When 100-Percent Capacity Dining Starts In Connecticut COVID-19: Here's When 100-Percent Capacity Dining Starts In Connecticut
Covid-19: Here's When 100-Percent Capacity Dining Starts In Connecticut Connecticut restaurants are gearing up for a potential rush as the state plans to roll back another COVID-19 restriction and allow full dining rooms. On Friday, March 19, restaurants in Connecticut have been given the green light to expand back to 100 percent capacity, though certain virus-related restrictions will remain in place. Nearly a year after indoor dining was shuttered due to the pandemic, the capacity restrictions will be released, though parties will be limited to eight patrons, who will be socially distanced from other tables. Restaurants must close by 11 p.m., and facial cove…

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by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: Some Restrictions In CT Are Being Lifted; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community COVID-19: Some Restrictions In CT Are Being Lifted; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community
Covid-19: Some Restrictions In CT Are Being Lifted; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community Some COVID-19 restrictions in Connecticut are being lifted as the state and region continue recovering from the second wave of the virus’ surge. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced on Thursday, March 4 that in the coming weeks, the state will be easing certain restrictions, particularly those relating to capacity levels and travel restrictions. Lamont noted that while some restrictions are being eased, all of the protocols that relate to face coverings, social distancing, and cleaning measures are being maintained. Beginning on Friday, March 19, capacity limits will be eliminated for: …

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by Zak Failla
Business
COVID-19: Packed Fairfield County Restaurant Shut Down For Violations COVID-19: Packed Fairfield County Restaurant Shut Down For Violations
Covid-19: Packed Fairfield County Restaurant Shut Down For Violations Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont lambasted a Fairfield County restaurant after videos went viral on social media of party-goers packing the place over the weekend and failing to adhere to the state’s COVID-19 mandates. Videos that were posted of Ten20 in Bridgeport drew the ire of Lamont and other elected officials over the crowd and the failure to socially distance or wear face coverings. In response, Lamont took to Twitter to blast the restaurant and its owners for failing to comply with the state’s COVID-19 guidelines. “This is what we’re talking about when we mention establishments not obey…

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COVID-19: CT Days Away From Phase 3 Reopening COVID-19: CT Days Away From Phase 3 Reopening
Covid-19: CT Days Away From Phase 3 Reopening Connecticut is days away from starting the third phase of its COVID-19 reopening plan. The state will enter Phase 3 of reopening the economy as of Thursday, Oct. 8, which will ease some of the restrictions put on businesses and gatherings due to the outbreak. "This Oct. 8 date is a date we've been working for a while and I like to think that Connecticut we've sort of earned it by working together," Gov. Ned Lamont announced said. "We've earned the right to take a little more risk I've got to admit it when it comes to restaurants and some of these events and some of these gatherings, but I…

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by Zak Failla