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COVID-19: CT Moving To 'Phase 3' In Reopening Economy; Larger Crowds Allowed COVID-19: CT Moving To 'Phase 3' In Reopening Economy; Larger Crowds Allowed
Covid-19: CT Moving To 'Phase 3' In Reopening Economy; Larger Crowds Allowed Connecticut will soon enter “Phase 3” of the state’s COVID-19 reopening plan. This means bigger crowds at events and restaurants both inside and out. Face masks and social distancing requirements must still be observed.  Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday, Sept. 24, that the state would go to Phase 3 on Oct. 8. “The changes will increase capacities for certain businesses, including restaurants, personal services, libraries, and performing arts venues,” Lamont said, “while ensuring safety protocols are still in effect.” Specifically, that means that: - Restaurants, personal services, and …

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by Kristin Palpini
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COVID-19: Where Are The Hotspots? Town-by-town Infection Rates And Trends - Hampden County COVID-19: Where Are The Hotspots? Town-by-town Infection Rates And Trends - Hampden County
Covid-19: Where Are The Hotspots? Town-by-town Infection Rates And Trends - Hampden County There are six Hampden County communities with positive COVID-19 testing rates above 2 percent - is a higher than normal infection rate for Massachusetts. The Massachusetts 7-day positive COVID-19 test rate is at 1.7 percent, said Gov. Charlie Baker during a daily press conference on the pandemic. Reducing positive test rates to under 2 percent is a state goal. In Hampden County, Russell is still the municipality with the highest rate of positive COVID-19 tests, countywide, over the past 14 days (16.7 percent for Russell), followed by Chicopee, West Springfield, Holyoke, and Springfield. T…

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by Kristin Palpini