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Official Guidelines

• I have a dental appointment/ I am a dentist. Are dental offices required to close during the business shutdown?

  4/5/2020

  The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that dentists nationwide postpone elective procedures,

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• Can physicians who are licensed out of state provide medical care in Connecticut during the Coronavirus crisis?

  4/5/2020

  Department of Public Health Commissioner Renée D. Coleman-Mitchell has signed an order permitting the temporary suspension of the requirements for licensure, registration, or certification in a number of medical professions for those who have the appropriate credentials in another state.

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• Can barbershops and salons sell products for curbside pickup?

  4/5/2020

  Yes. These businesses may sell products for curbside pickup in the same way that non-essential retail operations are allowed to, but can provide no services on site, whether inside or outside.

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• I am worried about running out of my supply of prescription medication. What should I do?

  4/5/2020

  The answer depends on how you are insured. Examples of this include employer/private coverage, Medicare, and HUSKY Health (Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, CHIP).

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• I take methadone. If I become too ill with the Coronavirus, how will I be able to get my methadone?

  4/5/2020

  A medical professional at a methadone maintenance clinic can deliver methadone to a client at home...

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• I have a medical marijuana registration. Will I still be able to get medicine at my dispensary?

  4/5/2020

  Yes. As of March 24, 2020, any expiration date for a patient or caregiver registration that expires before June 1, 2020 is extended by 90 days.

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• Can I leave my house to go shopping or go to work during the state’s coronavirus response?

  4/5/2020

  Yes. You may travel freely and as needed for the purposes of caring for yourself and your family.

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• Will my local gun store remain open during the Coronavirus crisis?

  4/5/2020

  Yes, but by appointment only.

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• I need to go to my local liquor/package store but I am worried about entering the store. Is there a solution?

  4/5/2020

  Yes. On March 31, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. Governor Lamont began allowing package and grocery stores to permit the sale of curbside pickup of alcoholic beverages.

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• Can I leave my house to go shopping or go to work during the state’s coronavirus response?

  4/5/2020

  Yes. You may travel freely and as needed for the purposes of caring for yourself and your family.

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