March 23, 2020

Coronavirus Update: March 23, 2020

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Last week, Governor Ned Lamont announced that his administration would be closing “non-essential” businesses as part of the strategy to help stop the spread of COVID-19. The executive order goes into effect tonight, Monday, March 23, at 8:00 p.m.

Late Sunday, state economic development officials released guidance designed to give business owners, their employees, and residents a better understanding of the requested closures. Click here to read the full document.

According to the guidelines, here are examples of businesses that will remain open:

Pharmacies
Grocery Stores
Gas Stations
Restaurants (take out only)
Banks and Financial Services
Farmer’s Markets
Food Banks

Many other business types are also considered essential; please review the full order for more information.

There is a process that will allow business owners to file for an exemption from the order. Click here to learn more.

General information for additional resources can be accessed by clicking here.

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Additionally, the Department of Public Health (DPH) has created a map showing COVID-19 cases by town. You can click on it to review the most recent data that has been collected by DPH.

As a reminder, the state continues to maintain a web portal with the most up-to-date information and statistics on COVID-19, as well as a Frequently Asked Questions document that is updated regularly.

As always, if you have any questions please feel free to reach out to me at John.Piscopo@housegop.ct.gov.

Sincerely,

John

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