HARTFORD, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2020: Data updates on testing in Connecticut Since yesterday’s update, an additional 27 Connecticut residents have tested positive, bringing…
WETHERSFIELD, CT – Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Commissioner Sibongile Magubane announced effective as of the close of business on March 17, 2020, all DMV Branch Offices will be closed to the public for the transaction of business until further notice. Employees will continue to report to their work locations, unless otherwise instructed, and…
Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong today announced that the Office of the Attorney General has received 71 complaints regarding large price hikes on basic supplies like hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and toilet paper since Gov. Ned Lamont declared civil preparedness and public health emergencies on March 10 in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.…
Bridgeport Hospital will activate a Specimen Collection Center for COVID-19 to ensure “proper testing of patients that have received a physician’s order and that have a scheduled appointment” and minimize the hospital’s exposure to the virus, according to a media release by the City of Bridgeport Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security/Emergency Communications. The…
Supermarket chain Stop & Shop said that beginning Thursday, March 19, 2020, it will start opening its stores early to accommodate its older customers. From 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. every morning stores will be open only for customers 60 years of age or older and there will be a clearly marked designated entrance for…
KEY POINTS: Since yesterday, an additional 15 Connecticut residents tested positive, bringing the total positive cases reported in the state to 41. Governor Lamont today signed another executive order, this one taking the following actions: Revises the previously enacted prohibition on large gatherings to a capacity of 50 people, and adds religious gatherings to the…
Waterbury, CT – The Palace Theater management in accordance with the Governor’s directive to prohibit all gatherings of 50 people or more, has postponed all events and activities through April 30th. The list of postponed events are: Jersey Boys, March 17 Palace Pursuit: Trivia Night, March 19 Showbiz Dance Competition April 3 – 5 Finding…
NEW HAVEN, CT – Today New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker issued an emergency order to close any childcare center providing childcare services for more than twelve children. This emergency order follows the State of Emergency issued yesterday for the City of New Haven. In the interest of providing childcare services for healthcare workers during the…
WETHERSFIELD, CT – Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Commissioner Sibongile Magubane today announced that an executive team member who works within the agency’s Wethersfield office has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee holds an administrative position and does not service the general public visiting the DMV for transactions. The person has not been to…
BRIDGEPORT, CT – Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo today announced plans to temporarily close the Zoo, effective Tuesday, March 17, as a public health precaution. All education and public programs are cancelled or postponed. The City of Bridgeport and state of Connecticut leaders have called on businesses to close to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 following…