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Official Guidelines

• I’m a first responder (police, firefighter, EMS, Medical Reserve Corps, Disaster Medical Assistance Team). Should I be worried about liability when responding to needs during the coronavirus crisis?

  6/9/2020

  Under Connecticut law, you are immune from liability as a member of the state’s civil preparedness forces while responding to the public health and civil preparedness emergency.

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• One of my employees started coughing or felt feverish during their shift, so I sent them home.

  6/9/2020

  But I’m requiring they complete their duties by working from home. Am I still required to pay that employee?

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• Is there an alternative to laying off my employees if my business has slowed down as a result of COVID-19?

  6/9/2020

  Yes. The Department of Labor offers a SharedWork program.

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• Can I require my employees to stay home if they are sick with COVID-19?

  6/9/2020

  Yes, you can require your employee to stay home. However, you should issue the employee an Unemployment Separation Package.

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• Can I leave my house to go shopping or go to work during the state’s coronavirus response?

  6/9/2020

  Yes. You may travel freely and as needed for the purposes of caring for yourself and your family (going to the grocery store, the pharmacy, or to seek medical care) or for going to work at a business that is deemed essential during this public health crisis

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• I am worried about being able to pay my gas, electric, and water bills. Will the utility companies shut me off?

  6/9/2020

  Your utilities will not be disconnected during this emergency regardless of payment status if your utility company is listed below.

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• I work in a hospital as a nurse. Should I be concerned about liability when treating COVID-19 patients?

  6/9/2020

  No. As of April 5, 2020, Governor Lamont has ordered that health care professionals and facilities are protected from civil liability for actions or omissions in support of the state’s COVID-19 response.

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• My relative is in a residential care home. Can I visit them during the state’s COVID-19 restrictions?

  6/9/2020

  The Commissioner of Public Health may issue restrictions on the number, category and frequency of outside visitors and the screening and protective measures at residential care homes.

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• I just moved into the state, how can I get my license and registration transferred over?

  5/1/2020

  Licensing for new Connecticut residents is available by appointment only

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• I have symptoms of Coronavirus, but I can't get to a testing site.

  4/21/2020

  If you are sick with symptoms of COVID-19 and cannot be tested, you should assume you have COVID-19. ​You should stay home until the following three criteria are met . . .

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