Stay Safe, Stay Home
Posted on March 23, 2020
Friends and Neighbors,
On Friday, Governor Lamont announced Executive Order 7H – aimed at further limiting the spread of the virus by declaring policies to close all “non-essential” businesses from March 23 through April 22, 2020.
The executive order establishes a “Stay Safe, Stay Home” policy that orders the shutdown of all non-essential businesses in the state effective at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 23nd.
Late Sunday, state economic development officials released official guidance designed to give business owners, their employees, and residents better understanding of what can remain open. Click here to read the guidance.
First, it’s important to remember that critical businesses such as grocery stores, pharmacies, and financial institutions will remain open.
Here are some examples of businesses that will remain open:
- Pharmacies
- Grocery Stores
- Gas Stations
- Banks and Credit Unions
- Liquor/Package Stores
- Trash/Recycling Collection
- Post Offices/Shipping Services
- Legal and Accounting Services
- Pest and Landscaping Services
- Child Care
- Auto repair shops
- Hardware stores
- Hospitals
- Dentists
- Elder Care
- Home Health Care Companies
Just as 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.
Sincerely,
Tami Zawistowski – State Representative – 61st Assembly District
As always, if you have questions or concerns regarding state government, please contact me at tami.zawistowski@housegop.ct.gov. You can also follow my legislative activity on my website at www.RepZawistowski.com.