Update: May 29 9:30 p.m. – State Response to Coronavirus
Posted on May 30, 2020
Friends and Neighbors,
In press releases and during his daily press briefing, Governor Lamont announced Executive Order 7TT that permits barbershops and hair salons to reopen on June 1, and also amends guidelines regarding group size limitations.
To watch a video of his press conference, please click here:
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-29
Executive Order No. 7TT enacts the following provisions:
- Reopening of barbershops and hair salons on June 1: Permits barbershops and hair salons to resume operations on June 1, 2020, provided that they follow sector rules that have been issued by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development.
- Amended prohibitions on large gatherings: Relaxes the previously enacted limits on large gatherings. Effective June 1, 2020:
- Limits on all social and recreational gatherings are raised to 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors, subject to safety restrictions and existing orders and business sector rules.
- Limits on all religious, spiritual, and worship gatherings are raised to 25 percent of capacity of the indoor space or a maximum of 100 people, whichever is smaller, and to 150 people for outdoor gatherings, provided in each case that appropriate safety and social distancing measures are employed.
**Download: Governor Lamont’s Executive Order No. 7TT
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Updated data on the impact of COVID-19 on nursing homes and assisted living facilities
The following documents contain updated data regarding each of the nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Connecticut that have reported positive cases of COVID-19 among their residents. The data is presented as it was reported to the state by each of the nursing homes and assisted living facilities. This data is updated on a weekly basis.
**Download: Data on nursing homes in Connecticut as of May 27, 2020
**Download: Data on assisted living facilities in Connecticut as of May 28, 2020
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Utility shut-off moratorium for businesses extended through July 1; Residential shut-off moratorium continues for duration of emergency
The Connecticut Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) today announced that the utility shut-off moratorium for non-residential customers in the state will continue through July 1, 2020. The separate utility shut-off moratorium for residential customers remains in place for the duration of the public health and civil preparedness emergency declared by Governor Lamont. Both moratoriums apply to customers of all electric, natural gas, and water utilities regulated by PURA, and prohibit service terminations except in instances of public safety.
In addition, PURA continues to warn customers of a recent uptick in utility-related scams. Customers should always use caution when receiving any solicitation pertaining to their utility bill and are encouraged to call their utility company directly with questions or concerns. Connecticut’s regulated electric, natural gas, and water public utility companies are currently not terminating service due to nonpayment for as long as the emergency shut-off moratoriums remain in place.
For more information, read the press release issued today by PURA.
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As of 3:30 p.m. – Friday, May 29th – the state is reporting a total of 41762 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 3868.
*For public health surveillance, COVID-19-associated deaths include persons who tested positive for COVID-19 around the time of death (confirmed) and persons whose death certificate lists COVID-19 disease as a cause of death or a significant condition contributing to death (probable).
Latest COVID-19 Testing Data in Connecticut
Updated 3:30 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2020
Total patients who tested positive: 41762
Fairfield County: 15409
Hartford County: 10146
Litchfield County: 1375
Middlesex County: 1090
New Haven County: 11241
New London County: 1068
Tolland County: 827
Windham County: 380
Pending address validation: 226