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App Helps Diner See COVID Precautions Being Taken at Restaurants
Restaurants across the state are working to get patrons back into their dining rooms. Now a new online platform is giving them a way to show off the steps they’re taking to be COVID-19 compliant and keep patrons safe. The program is called DineSafe, and it will eventually offer patrons information about safety to help them decide where to...
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App Helps Diners See COVID Precautions Being Taken at Restaurants
A new app is allowing customers to get a look at the COVID-19 safety precautions being taken at some of their favorite restaurants.
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State Announces Plan to Increase Capacity at Event Venues
Gov. Ned Lamont said assuming the COVID-19 numbers continue to trend in a positive direction, he will relax restrictions on event venues in March.
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Video Shows Unmasked Customers, Employees in Florida Grocery Store
The video of the grocery store, owned by a man known for his often controversial viewpoints, has garnered 2 million views in less than 24 hours.
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States Lift Restrictions Gradually Amid Fears of New Variant
Several states are loosening their coronavirus restrictions on restaurants and other businesses because of improved infection and hospitalization numbers but are moving cautiously, in part because of the more contagious variant taking hold
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States Lift Restrictions Gradually Amid Fears of New Variant
Several states are loosening their coronavirus restrictions on restaurants and other businesses because of improved infection and hospitalization numbers but are moving cautiously, in part because of the more contagious variant taking hold
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Biden to Reinstate COVID Travel Rules, Add South Africa
President Joe Biden on Monday will formally reinstate COVID-19 travel restrictions on non-U.S. travelers from Brazil, Ireland, the United Kingdom and 26 other European countries that allow travel across open borders, according to two White House officials.
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‘Do as I Say': Anger as Some Politicians Ignore Virus Rules
Several American political leaders have been caught preaching one thing on the coronavirus and doing another
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Businesses, Lacking Legal Immunity, Fear COVID-19 Lawsuits
A battle over providing businesses with legal immunity to COVID-19 lawsuits is on hold for the time being in Congress, but businesses are still worried.
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UK Nixes Christmas Gatherings, Shuts London Shops Over Virus
Millions of people in England have learned they must cancel their Christmas get-togethers and holiday shopping trips
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CT Restaurant Industry Urging State to Serve Up Financial Support
Mondays are typically days off for folks who work in the restaurant industry, but this Monday, owners, employees, servers and chefs say they don’t have time to waste as they rallied at the governor’s residence. They said they’re fighting to keep their industry alive. From Thomaston to New Haven, Litchfield to Avon to Danbury, industry employees, those currently out...
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Baker Announces Mass. Will Roll Back to Phase 3, Step 1 of Reopening
With the spread of COVID-19 continuing to accelerate, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced Tuesday that the entire state will revert to Phase 3, Step 1 of its reopening plan beginning on Sunday. “The rate Massachusetts residents are getting infected and the rate at which they are needing medical care, if all continues to move at this pace, is simply not…
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Small Businesses Wary of $10K Fine for COVID-19 Violations
As the busy holiday shopping season gets underway, local cities are encouraging residents to shop local and small to help businesses struggling amid the pandemic.
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Businesses Could Now Face $10K Fine for Violating COVID-19 Rules, Capacity Limits
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.
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Businesses Could Now Face $10K Fine for Violating COVID-19 Rules, Capacity Limits
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. The previously set fine was $500.
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Health Experts Predicting COVID-19 Spike During Winter
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.
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Gyms in Connecticut Now Required to Have Patrons Wear Face Masks
Under a new executive order, patrons to gyms and fitness centers must wear masks without exceptions.
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New State Guidelines Require Face Masks at Gyms, Fitness Centers
The state released new coronavirus guidance Friday that will require face masks to be worn at gyms and fitness centers. According to a release from Gov. Ned Lamont’s Office, the new sector rules will require face coverings with no exceptions, and reduce fitness class capacity to 25%. The new rules also prohibit all team sporting activities, except on the collegiate…
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Hospitals Prepare for Dark December as COVID Rates Rise
Dr. Albert Ko said it’s the hospitalizations, a key metric used to determine the pandemic’s path, that’s most concerning.
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New Haven Mayor Urges to Return to a Form of Phase 1
New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker is asking the state to return to a form of Phase 1 amid a growing number of coronavirus cases.