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CT Covid-19 Knowledge Base

• Diverse Peoples Guide to the Trades

  4/13/2021

  Is there a guide for women and vulnerable groups to pursue a career in a trade?

  BusinessesEducationReopen

• Will there still be local elections? How do I vote in my town election?

  4/8/2021

  The State has set forth procedures and revised timelines for local elections allowing absentee votes.

  GovernmentOfficial Guidelines

• New COVID Guidelines for Businesses

  3/19/2021

  New Business Sector Rules Announced

  BusinessesReopen

• I get cash assistance / Temporary Family Assistance (TFA) from the Department of Social Services. But in order to continue my benefits, I have to show up in person to prove my eligibility. What do I do now?

  3/18/2021

  Governor Lamont has authorized the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) to waive the requirement for in-person recertification at the present time.

  Assistance and ReliefFamilies and childrenOfficial Guidelines

• Gyms and Fitness Centers

  3/18/2021

  Are gyms open during the pandemic?

• What businesses are closed during the State’s coronavirus response? When will they reopen?

  3/18/2021

  Governor Lamont extended the deadline for all closure, distancing, and safety measures for many businesses. Here are specific reopening rules for certain business types, including barbers, nail salons, restaurants, bars, malls, parks, campgrounds, zoos, bowling alleys, golf courses, dentists, tattoo parlors, and farm stands.

  BusinessesActivitiesOfficial Guidelines

• Has the COVID-19 response changed the date that I need to file my Income and Expense Report for my rental property?

  3/15/2021

  Connecticut General Statutes requires any owner (individual or business) of income producing real property to file an Income and Expense Report annually.

  Assistance and ReliefOfficial GuidelinesRenters and Homeowners

• Are Libraries Open During the Pandemic?

  3/4/2021

  Are libraries allowing people to go inside and browse books?

• Shared Work

  3/4/2021

  The Shared Work Program Has Been Extended

  BusinessesAssistance and ReliefUnemployment

• I’m unemployed. Do I qualify for any other benefits aside from unemployment?

  3/4/2021

  You may be eligible for other benefits to help pay for food, health insurance, or child care.

  Assistance and ReliefEmployeeUnemploymentFamilies and children