Lucy Dathan

It has been another jam-packed week of ever-changing information from our local, state, and federal partners as the COVID-19 health crisis continues to permeate almost every part of our daily lives. We know that it can be overwhelming, so please, first and foremost, focus on yourself and those within your care. As a good friend and colleague likes to remind us: “You must put the oxygen mask on yourself first. Otherwise, what good are you to anyone else?”

I wanted to share three critical emergency orders issued by Mayor Rilling starting tonight at 8:00pm. For more information, and local updates please click HERE.

Last week, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, and it was signed into law by President Trump on Friday. To help Connecticut residents understand the details of the bill and how it can potentially provide assistance during the COVID-19 crisis, Senator Chris Murphy's office has compiled a list of frequently asked questions. Addressed below are questions relating to direct payments and unemployment insurance.

Yesterday afternoon, Governor Lamont announced that his administration has launched a zero-interest loan program to bring relief to Connecticut small businesses and nonprofits that have been impacted by COVID-19.

Virtual Town Hall for Small Businesses TONIGHT with Governor Ned Lamont, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, and U.S. Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro. Need to know what the state is doing to support employees and employers during the pandemic.

A huge thank you to Norwalk Community College who donated their extra nursing supplies to Norwalk Hospital. Donations included masks, gloves, gowns and other small supplies!

Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut's Coronavirus Response Efforts Latest Data as of 7:00PM on Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Governor Ned Lamont and Economic Development Commissioner David Lehman have just released the list of “essential” businesses as part of the Governor’s "Stay Home, Stay Safe" Home initiative.