Connecticut COVID-19 Response
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Activities
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I am planning to hold / attend a large event in the next few weeks. Am I still allowed to do this?
6/8/2020To protect yourself and others from transmission of COVID-19, you should make every attempt to cancel or avoid any gathering, and stay at least 6 feet away from anyone, whether in a large group or not.
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What businesses are closed during the State’s coronavirus response? When will they reopen?
6/8/2020Governor Lamont extended the deadline for all closure, distancing, and safety measures for many businesses. Here are specific reopening rules for certain business types, including barbers, nail salons, restaurants, bars, malls, parks, campgrounds, zoos, bowling alleys, golf courses, dentists, tattoo parlors, and farm stands.
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6/8/2020
Governor Lamont has updated the official plan for reopening Connecticut
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Can I still have a wedding? Can I attend a wedding? What restrictions do I need to know about?
6/8/2020Weddings have specific guidelines for both the ceremony and the reception
ActivitiesFamilies and childrenOfficial GuidelinesSafetyReopen
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Can I leave my house to go shopping or go to work during the state’s coronavirus response?
6/8/2020Yes. You may travel freely and as needed for the purposes of caring for yourself and your family (going to the grocery store, the pharmacy, or to seek medical care) or for going to work at a business that is deemed essential during this public health crisis
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SAFE STORE Guidelines for retail establishments
6/8/2020How grocers and retailers can ensure the safety of their employees and customers during the Coronavirus crisis
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Can I still use my reusable bags at the grocery store, pharmacy, and package store?
6/8/2020Yes, but you may need to bag your own groceries. As of March 26, 2020, at 8:00 p.m., employers may no longer require employees to bag any item in a customer-provided reusable bag
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Do I have to wear a mask in public?
6/8/2020Any person in a public place in Connecticut who cannot or does not maintain a safe social distance of six feet must cover their mouth and nose with a mask or cloth face-covering.
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6/8/2020
If you are sick or seeking care for yourself, you earn the full amount you are usually paid, up to a maximum of $511 a day.
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Are face coverings required during the COVID-19 crisis?
5/20/2020When in public and a six-foot distance is unavoidable, face coverings are required to be worn.