covid-19 restrictions

Gov. Ned Lamont has eased some restrictions that have been in place since the coronavirus pandemic started more than a year ago and more changes happen today. Outdoor amusement parks can open and outdoor event venues can increase to a 50 percent capacity, up to 10,000 people. Lamont announced last month that indoor stadiums can open at 10 percent capacity…

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Restaurant owners say the governor’s decision to extend the curfew to 11 p.m. is a step in the right direction, but they would like to see the curfew eliminated altogether.

Right now, the coronavirus positivity rate and hospitalizations are down in Connecticut. Both metrics are standing at their lowest rates in months and Governor Ned Lamont says the state could be lifting some restrictions this week. For the first time in months, both the positivity rate and the number of hospitalizations have dipped, which may mean looser restrictions for restaurants…

Right now, the coronavirus positivity rate and hospitalizations are down in Connecticut. Both metrics are standing at their lowest rates in months and Governor Ned Lamont says the state could be lifting some restrictions this week.

Connecticut’s COVID-19 positivity rate came in at 4.2% Wednesday, with net hospitalizations down slightly from the day before. There were 12,550 tests reported Wednesday, of which 530 came back positive. There are 374 people current hospitalized in the state, a net decrease of seven from the day before. Eleven new deaths were reported, bringing the total death toll to 4,645….

Restaurants and event venues are looking at reduced capacity restrictions, and the governor is requiring restaurants to close dine-in service at 9:30 p.m.

With the holiday season quickly approaching, experts are suggesting creating a family or community bubble as the safest way to enjoy this year’s holiday celebrations while reducing your risk of COVID-19 and the flu. NBCLX storyteller Clark Fouraker shares a holiday bubble checklist that your holiday group can adopt in the days and weeks before your gatherings to ensure everyone...