March 18, 2020

Coronavirus updates

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) information is being updated rapidly as state and federal health officials work to respond. You can find the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 by clicking on the following links:

Here are direct links for information on:

Businesses
Schools
Travel

The following actions have been taken by Governor Lamont in a state-wide effort to mitigate the outbreak and provide Connecticut residents with appropriate resources:

Governor’s Executive Order 03/17/2020

Takes several emergency actions in response to the COVID-19 outbreak and the governor’s civil preparedness and public health declarations. Makes modifications to the governor’s previously enacted waiver of the 180-day school year. Suspends the requirement that public assistance benefit overpayments be immediately recouped. Suspends a state law regarding fingerprinting at police departments.

Governor’s Executive Order 03/16/2020

Takes several emergency actions in response to the COVID-19 outbreak and the governor’s civil preparedness and public health declarations.

Governor’s Executive Order 03/15/2020

Takes several emergency actions in response to the COVID-19 outbreak and the governor’s civil preparedness and public health declarations, including the cancellation of classes at public schools statewide and other items.

Governor’s Executive Order 03/14/2020

Takes several emergency actions in response to the COVID-19 outbreak and the governor’s civil preparedness and public health declarations.

Governor’s Executive Order 03/13/2020

Grants the commissioner of the Department of Public Health the authority to restrict visitation at nursing homes and similar facilities in response to the civic preparedness and public health emergencies declared due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Governor’s Executive Order 03/12/2020

Takes several emergency actions in response to the COVID-19 outbreak and the governor’s civil preparedness and public health declarations, including limiting the size of gatherings to 250 people, waiving the 180-day school year requirement, clarifying nursing home visitation restrictions, authorizing DMV to extend renewal deadlines, and relaxing attendance rules for police academy trainees.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), here are some helpful health tips to limit the spread of coronavirus and protect yourself:

Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Stay home when you are sick
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then through the tissue in the trash.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

Please check back, as additional information will be posted to this page as it becomes available.

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