Pursuant to Governor Lamont's most recent executive order, here are two new important initiatives taking effect this morning that I want to call to your attention:
SAFE STORE RULES:
To maintain effective social distancing, all essential retail stores that remain open for business are required to do the following:
- Limit access into the store to no more than 50% of the its maximum capacity (as certified by the town fire marshal)
- Mark checkout lanes to keep shoppers at least 6' apart in checkout lines
- Make aisles one-way where practicable
- Install social distancing signage to remind shoppers to stay apart.
- Install plexiglass shields to further separate workers from shoppers at checkout lanes.
PROHIBITION ON NON-ESSENTIAL LODGING:
Prohibits all hotels, motels, inns, bed and breakfasts, and short-term residential rentals (including those arrange through online hosting platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo) from renting to customers for leisure or vacation purposes. Instead, lodging at these facilities must be limited to:
- Health care workers, first responders, and other essential workers;
- Workers engaged in transporting critical materials to hospitals;
- Vulnerable populations, including those who are homeless;
- Connecticut residents who need a place to self-quarantine away from family or roommates;
- Those receiving long-term care or specialized medical treatment;
- Connecticut residents in need of housing as a result of property damage, such as a fire;
- Persons unable to return home because of constraints on travel; and
- Persons engaged in providing or servicing lodging.
GOVERNOR REMINDS ALL NON-ESSENTIAL WORKERS TO STAY HOME:
There are many other provisions for public safety contained in the governor's orders. You can view and download all of them at the state website here
Lastly, I wish to remind everyone to take this matter seriously. Stay home, stay safe.