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• 8/10/2021 Governor Lamont Statement on the Incoming Governor of New York

  Governor Ned Lamont today released the following statement.

• 8/10/2021 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

  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 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 10, 2021.

• 8/10/2021 Governor Lamont Advises Connecticut Residents To Prepare for High Temperatures Over Next Several Days

  Governor Ned Lamont is advising Connecticut residents, particularly those who are among the most vulnerable, to take precautions ahead of the high temperatures that are forecast to impact the state over the next several days, which is estimated to begin around the morning of Wednesday, August 11, 2021 and last through the evening of Friday, August 13, 2021.

• 8/10/2021 Governor Lamont Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

  Governor Ned Lamont is applauding President Joe Biden, Senator Richard Blumenthal, Senator Chris Murphy, and a bipartisan coalition of the United States Senate for passing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act today. The historic legislation will make the largest investment in United States infrastructure in decades.

• 8/9/2021 Governor Lamont and Commissioner Dykes on U.N. Climate Report

  Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes released the following joint statement in response to the report issued today by the United Nations on the global impacts of climate change.

• 8/9/2021 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

  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 3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 9, 2021.

• 8/6/2021 Governor Lamont Orders Long-Term Care Facility Staff in Connecticut To Be Vaccinated Against COVID-19

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that in an effort to protect some of the most vulnerable residents of Connecticut from the impact of COVID-19, he has directed an executive order be issued to require employees of all long-term care facilities in the state to be vaccinated against the virus.

• 8/6/2021 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

  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 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021.

• 8/5/2021 Governor Lamont Issues Executive Order Allowing Municipalities To Implement Universal Mask Requirements, Announces Unvaccinated Nursing Home Staff Will Be Required To Receive Weekly Tests

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed an executive order related to the COVID-19 emergency declarations (Executive Order No. 13A) that provides municipal leaders with the option of requiring masks in indoor public places within their respective towns and cities for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status.

• 8/5/2021 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

  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 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 5, 2021.

• 8/5/2021 Governor Lamont and Lt. Governor Bysiewicz on the Passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka

  Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz released the following statements regarding the passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka.

• 8/5/2021 Governor Lamont Submits Request for Agricultural Disaster Declaration for Damages Resulting From Tropical Storm Elsa

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has submitted an agricultural disaster declaration request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the State of Connecticut as a result of damage sustained to farmers from the impact of Tropical Storm Elsa in early July.

• 8/4/2021 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

  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 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 4, 2021.

• 8/3/2021 Joint Statement From Governor Lamont, Governor McKee, Governor Murphy, and Governor Wolf

  Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut, Governor Dan McKee of Rhode Island, Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey, and Governor Tom Wolf of Pennsylvania today released the following joint statement.

• 8/3/2021 Governor Lamont Showcases Connecticut Businesses With Launch of Made by CT Web Series

  Governor Ned Lamont today launched Made by CT, an Instagram series highlighting notable Connecticut businesses across industry sectors vital to the state. The premiere episode features New Haven restaurant Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana and includes guest Daym Drops, a Connecticut native, food critic, and the star of Netflix’s original show, Fresh, Fried and Crispy.