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Official Guidelines

• My relative is in a psychiatric hospital. Can I visit them during the state’s COVID-19 emergency response?

  4/6/2020

  All facilities that are operated by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services have imposed a complete ban on all visitors to such facilities for a period of 30 days.

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• My professional license is expiring soon. Will there be an extension for recertification?

  4/6/2020

  The Department of Consumer Protection is handling this on a case-by-case basis. NOTE:

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• I have a loved one in a nursing home. I’m worried about their nursing home closing and them getting transferred to another facility. What do I do?

  4/6/2020

  Patients have one year following an initial transfer from the closing facility to transfer to a nursing home more preferential to the patient.

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• Are part-time and self-employed workers eligible for help from the Coronavirus Emergency Relief package?

  6/8/2020

  Yes. Part-time workers will be paid the amount they typically earn in a two-week period.

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• Will my child still be able to graduate school on time?

  4/6/2020

  The Commissioner of Education has received the authority to temporarily waive any requirements he deems necessary to address the impact of COVID-19 and school class cancellations. Please check with your local school system for specific information.

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• I’m attending funeral services. How many people can gather at a funeral, wake, or burial?

  4/6/2020

  At present, Governor Lamont has restricted religious, spiritual, or worship gatherings to 49 or fewer people, and proper distancing measures must be observed.

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• Will my child’s daycare center stay open during the state’s emergency Coronavirus response?

  4/6/2020

  Childcare is allowed to stay open, but with enhanced safety precautions required.

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• My relative is in a nursing care facility. Can I visit them during the COVID-19 crisis?

  4/6/2020

  At this time, the Commissioner of Public Health has prohibited any visitation except for:

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• I have some crucial needs I need to take care of with my town / county government. How do I get a vital record or handle budget / taxation needs during the emergency COVID-19 response?

  4/6/2020

  In March, Governor Lamont issued Executive Orders 7I, 7L, and 7S, which affects municipal processes.

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• I have a child in the custody of the Department of Children and Families. Can I visit them during the Coronavirus crisis?

  4/6/2020

  The Governor’s executive order gives the Commissioner of the Department and Children and Families the authorization to issue orders restricting visitations.

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