"Stay Safe, Stay Home" campaign
Governor Ned Lamont today said he would sign an executive order as part of a new campaign called "Stay Safe, Stay at Home" that will require non-essential businesses to close in order to stop the spread of coronavirus. The order will take effect at 8 p.m. on Monday, March 23. "Nobody is indefensible when it comes to this virus," Lamont said.
He said he wants to see nonessential businesses "closed for a few weeks or the foreseeable future".
Businesses exempt from the order include grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations, major construction projects already underway, and defense industry. "Closed for a few weeks or the foreseeable future," he said.
Since yesterday, there are 35 additional Connecticut residents have tested positive to COVID-19 bringing the state total to 194.
- Fairfield County: 122
- Hartford County: 29
- Litchfield County: 8
- Middlesex County: 5
- New Haven County: 23
- New London County: 1
- Tolland County: 4
- Windham County: 2
The State of Connecticut has activated a framework for donations of PPEs. Members of the public, businesses, and philanthropic organizations that wish to donate these vital materials are asked to fill out the online form at 211ct.org/DonationsCOVID19.
United Way 2-1-1 of Connecticut will be working with the state to collect the input of donation requests and will ensure that donated items are appropriate for the needs of hospitals and long-term care facilities. The specific items being requested by the state at this time include:
• N95 Respirators
• Face Masks/Surgical Masks
• Face Shields
• Surgical Gowns
• Gloves (nitrile, or non-latex)
• Thermometers
• Thermometer Covers (if applicable to type of thermometer)
• Hand Sanitizer
• Other Medical Items
For the most up-to-date information from the State of Connecticut on COVID-19, including guidance and other resources, all residents in the state are encouraged to visit ct.gov/coronavirus.
Individuals who have general questions that are not answered on the website can also call 2-1-1 for assistance. The information line is available 24 hours a day and has multilingual assistance and TDD/TTY access for those with a hearing impairment. The hotline only intended to be used by individuals who are not experiencing symptoms but may have general questions related to COVID-19. Anyone experiencing symptoms is strongly urged to contact their medical provider to seek treatment.