HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced he has signed an executive order that enacts a series of protections for residential renters struggling to pay their housing costs during the COVID-19 emergency, ensuring that they will not be evicted during this nationwide crisis and receive grace periods over the next several months. The order…
Lamont: coronavirus cases in Connecticut up to 10,538; 1,562 in hospital, 448 dead; schools to remain closed until at least May 20
HARTFORD, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2020: Data updates on testing in Connecticut Since yesterday’s update, an additional 754 positive COVID-19 cases have been reported…
WCSU responds to COVID crisis with support for students, community
DANBURY CT – In response to the Novel Coronavirus, Western Connecticut State University students, faculty and staff have come together to assist the campus and greater communities to find ways to not only cope, but thrive. The university has responded to requests for equipment and use of campus facilities as deemed necessary by the State…
UI, SCG and CNG Donate $210,000 to Organizations Providing Community and Economic Relief in Connecticut
United Illuminating, Southern Connecticut Gas and Connecticut Natural Gas, subsidiaries of AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), today announced $210,000 in donations to community organizations that are working to ease the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Connecticut residents and businesses. This initial outlay in Connecticut is part of a broader $2 million commitment by AVANGRID to…
Lamont: Cases of coronavirus in Connecticut now 9,784 (+1,003 since yesterday); 1,464 in hospital, 380 dead; new exec order signed
HARTFORD, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2020: Data updates on testing in Connecticut Since yesterday’s update, an additional 1,003 Connecticut residents have tested positive for…
Lamont: 1,000 new coronavirus cases in Connecticut since yesterday; total now 8,781, 1,418 in hospital, 335 dead; scams on the rise
HARTFORD, CT) – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2020: Data updates on testing in Connecticut Since yesterday’s update, an additional 1,000 Connecticut residents have tested positive…
Lamont: Connecticut adds 875 new coronavirus cases for a total of 7,781; 1,308 in hospital, 277 dead
HARTFORD, CT) – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2020: Data updates on testing in Connecticut Since yesterday’s update, an additional 875 Connecticut residents have tested positive for…
Bridgeport mayor issues receommended curfew of 8 p.m. for city
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim issues recommended curfew of 8:00pm for City of Bridgeport. Mayor Ganim has sent the message to Stay Safe at Home in an effort to “double-down” and reinforce the Governor Lamont’s “Stay Safe, Stay Home” order. This is a recommended curfew to save lives. As seen on the State of Connecticut’s…
Lamont: 1,231 new Connecticut residents test positive for coronavirus, total in the state now 6,906, 1,221 in hospital, 206 dead
HARTFORD, CT) – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2020: Data updates on testing in Connecticut Since yesterday’s update, an additional 1,231 Connecticut residents have tested positive…
CT Gov. Lamont directs Q Bridge to be illuminated red in honor of state’s health care workers
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut will illuminate the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge in New Haven – more commonly known among residents as the Q Bridge – in red lights beginning tonight to honor the thousands of Connecticut health care workers on the front lines of the COVID-19…