coronavirus closures

Much of California is on the brink of sweeping new restrictions on businesses and activities, a desperate attempt to slow the frighteningly rapid escalation of coronavirus cases that threatens to overwhelm hospitals.

Businesses that violate the state’s COVID-19 sector rules and capacity limits could be fined up to $10,000 per violation, the governor’s office announced Tuesday.

Health experts worry about a COVID-19 spike later this year and into early 2021, and are concerned the impact the holidays can have on cases here in Connecticut.

The pandemic hasn’t been easy on anyone, but it’s been very hard on kids who haven’t been able to spend time on playgrounds, but that’s starting to change

Drivers across Connecticut are frustrated that they’ve been unable to get their drivers license, learners permit or register a car because the Department of Motor Vehicles offices are mostly closed.  “We showed up on the day and the sign said DMV is closed and it was incredibly frustrating,” Michael Farbman says.  Farbman of Woodbridge said his 16-year-old son was...

Drivers and would-be drivers shared their frustrations with us that the DMV in Connecticut remains closed for full-service branch needs, like road tests

Like all Connecticut cities, Meriden is trying to manage today’s economic challenges. Among those, delinquent taxes. Per the governor’s executive order, towns must offer either a deferral or low-interest rate program. Meriden has opted for the latter. “Typically our annual interest rate is at 18 percent for delinquent taxes,” said Meriden Mayor Kevin Scarpati. “This program that’s in place...

Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday he will close all hair and nail salons, and barber shops statewide. It’s the latest set of businesses forced to close in an effort to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. In a tweet he wrote: ” Later today, I will issue an executive order directing the closure of establishments like nail salons, barber…

Gov. Ned Lamont on Friday ordered all non-essential businesses to close for the foreseeable future as the latest step to try and slow the spread of coronavirus in Connecticut.

Salon owners said customers are scrambling to make last-minute appointments before the businesses have to close.

Gov. Ned Lamont ordered the closure of all hair salons, nail salons, and barber shops in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Many businesses and places of interest across Connecticut are temporarily closed because of concerns over the coronavirus. We wanted to put together an easy to read list of what is open and what is closed in Connecticut. Because the situation is very fluid and changes are happening daily, this listed is updated to the best of our knowledge, but if…

The indoor sections of shopping malls, amusement parks, and bowling alleys across Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania have been ordered to close, Gov. Ned Lamont announced Wednesday. The move is the latest effort to reduce public gathering spaces in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The closures go into effect Thursday at 8 p.m. More…

The governors of Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania have ordered all malls, bowling alleys and amusement parks closed to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Good news for those who may want to enjoy a stiff drink during these trying times. State officials are not currently considering closing Connecticut package stores, according to officials from the Wine and Spirit Wholesalers (WSWC) of Connecticut. Larry Cafero, executive director of WSWC, said he spoke with the governor’s office Wednesday and was told they are not considering...

Food Trucks have been ordered to close up in New Haven amid the city’s efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus.

Multiple rest areas and services plazas across the state will remain open for truckers and motorists as the COVID-19 outbreak continues.

The Connecticut Post Mall in Milford will temporarily close to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. The closure will take effect Thursday, March 19. Company officials did not give a specific date for reopening, but said they would monitor the status of COVID-19 in their area. Gov. Ned Lamont issued an executive order requiring bars and restaurants to close,…

The state Department of Labor has seen tens of thousands of unemployment claims since Friday, a department spokesperson said Tuesday. According to DOL spokesperson Steve Jensen, the department has received 20,000 new claims since Friday, with 10,000 on Monday alone, as more workers find themselves without jobs amid the growing coronavirus crisis. Many workers are in fear of losing their…

Bars and restaurants in Connecticut were ordered to serve take-out only while gyms and movie theaters were ordered closed.