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300,000 Activate COVID Alert CT App Since Thursday's Launch

November 13, 2020

Since yesterday's launch, more than 300,000 users in Connecticut have activated COVID Alert CT on their mobile devices. Available on Apple and Android devices, the smartphone feature uses Bluetooth to anonymously notify users if they have come into close proximity of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 for at least 15 minutes.

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80th Executive Order Signed

November 9, 2020

Governor Lamont today signed another executive order – the 80th since he enacted the emergency declarations – that builds upon his efforts to encourage mitigation strategies that slow down transmission of the virus.

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Assistance for Small Businesses

November 9, 2020

In the coming days, small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to apply for a one-time $5,000 grant through the Connecticut CARES Small Business Grant Program.

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68 Municipalities in Red on DPH COVID-19 Alert Map

November 5, 2020

The Connecticut Department of Public Health today released its weekly COVID-19 Alert Map, which indicates that 68 cities and towns in Connecticut are now in the red zone alert level, the highest of the state’s four alert levels.

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Oregon, Washington Added to CT Travel Advisory

November 3, 2020

The State of Connecticut’s travel advisory – which directs incoming travelers from states with a significant community spread of COVID-19 to self-quarantine for a 14-day period – was updated today and now includes the states of Oregon and Washington on the list of impacted locations.

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CT to Roll Back to Phase 2.1 Rules Friday

November 2, 2020

Due to a steady rise in COVID-19 cases, the state will move to a Phase 2.1 reopening plan, a rollback of Phase 3, which will include several, stricter guidelines set to go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday, November 6, 2020.

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