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    Craig Fishbein
    May 3, 2020

    Update: May 2 9:45 p.m. – State Response to Coronavirus

    Update: May 2 9:45 p.m. – State Response to Coronavirus
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    Friends and Neighbors,

    In a press release Governor Lamont announced updated virus totals and other measures regarding the Covid-19 pandemic.

    More information and the governor’s full press release can be read here: https://portal.ct.gov/Office-of-the-Governor/News/Press-Releases/2020/05-2020/Governor-Lamont-Coronavirus-Update-May-2

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    Information for Restaurant Owners

    The Department of Consumer Protection announced updated regulations for restaurants that want to serve alcohol outside. The Patio, Extension of Use, Ans/or Additional Consumer Bar Application has more detail.

    • There is NO CHARGE for this application
    • The form must be reviewed and approved by local officials, specifically:
      • Zoning
      • Fire marshal
      • Local health
    • Electronic signatures will be accepted from the local officials
    • Provide a sketch of the proposed outdoor service area- provided to and approved by local officials
    • If already applied or approved for patio approval- NO NEED TO REAPPLY

    More information can be found here: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DCP/LIQUOR_CONTROL/Misc-Liquor-Forms/Patio-Ext-of-Use-ACB-App-pdf.pdf?la=en

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    As of 6:00 p.m. tonight – Saturday, May 2nd – the state has diagnosed a total of 29287 cases of Coronavirus. Updated virus totals and Town-by-Town statistics can be accessed here: https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus

    The total statewide number of COVID-19 associated fatalities is 2436.

    Latest COVID-19 Testing Data in Connecticut

    Updated 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2020

    Total patients who tested positive: 29287

    Fairfield County: 11801

    Hartford County: 6112

    Litchfield County: 1036

    Middlesex County: 707

    New Haven County: 8024

    New London County: 623

    Tolland County: 461

    Windham County: 211

    Pending address validation: 312

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